Dispute Over Removal of Khru Kai Kaeo Statue Leads to Legal Proceedings in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on December 28th, 2023, Mr. Pairot Thungthong, the owner of Night Bazaar Hotel, Chatuchak, Bangkok, held a religious ceremony to remove a controversial statue, Khru Kai Kaeo, from the vicinity.
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Thai PM orders strict discipline and principles adhered to for Buddhist monks nationwide following...
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha ordered the National Office of Buddhism to strengthen the discipline and principles of monks nationwide following recent news regarding inappropriate behaviors among Thai monks.
Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told the...
Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban
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Makha Bucha is an important religious day for Thai Buddhists. This year, it falls on next Monday, March 6th, which will be marked with many religious candle-lit ceremonies and gatherings. For those who...
Enormous phallus built in Chachoengsao for religious rain-making ceremony is now falling apart
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An enormous phallus which was built on a road as a part of an ancient local rain-making ceremony in Chachoengsao is breaking under the heat of the sun and rain.
Local villagers in the...
Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban in Thailand
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Makha Bucha, the second most important Buddhist day for Thai people, is only a few days away from today, February 19th, 2024. If you're visiting Thailand during this time, here is what you...
Man who claims to be the father of all gods arrested in Chaiyaphum for...
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A man Thai authorities described as a cult leader, who claimed himself to be the father of all gods in all religions, was arrested at a raid of his residence in the Khon...
UPDATE: Exiled Chinese Christian Group Safely Leaves Thailand to U.S.A.
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An exiled Chinese Christian group left Thailand and arrived in the United States of America after they were detained for overstay in what became an international incident.
Our previous story:
A large group of Chinese...
Ministry of Interior orders Buddhist religious holidays, King’s birthday to be celebrated online due...
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 The Ministry of the Interior, led by Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, the permanent secretary of the Ministry, released an order and notice this evening informing all governors in Thailand to mark His Royal Majesty...
Thai Muslims Begin Ramadan Today
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Thai Muslims will begin observing Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 as announced by the Office of Chularajmontri.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is observed...
Four-day holiday with two official events to be observed in Thailand, starting from Friday,...
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The four-day holiday on the occasion of two official events in Thailand is held with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony on Friday the 13th and the Vasakha Bucha public holiday on Monday the 16th.
The Royal...