End of Buddhist Lent celebrates in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
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Today, October 10th, marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and the end of rainy season in Thailand.
The day, which is also observed as a Buddhist holiday, was recognized as the end of...
Local villagers in Chachoengsao build enormous phallus for rain-making ceremony
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Local villagers in the Yothaka Sub-district of Chachoengsao province on Wednesday, June 9th, has built an enormous phallus on the road as a part of the local rain-making ceremony.
The giant penis-shaped amulet, or...
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Prominent monk from the Nakhon Nayok Buddhism Office arrested for alleged involvement with millions...
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More than 60 police officers from the Anti-Corruption Division raided five temples in Nakhon Nayok, Nonthaburi, and Bangkok this morning, February 18th, to examine an alleged temple-subsidy corruption in the National Office...
Naga becomes Thailand’s official national mythical creature
Thailand –
The Cabinet has approved to designate the Naga as Thailand's official national mythical creature.
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek told Thai media, “The Cabinet has approved the request from various relevant sectors on November...
Believe it or not rain falls after Chachoengsao villagers build enormous phallus in religious...
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An enormous phallus which was built on a small dead-end road as a part of an ancient local rain-making ceremony in Chachoengsao brought rain two days after, according to the village headman.
Local villagers...
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...
Bangkok -
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
Chachoengsao –
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...