Thailand to Enter 6-day-long Holiday Period from July 28th to August 2nd
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The Thai caretaker Cabinet recently approved an additional public holiday for July 31st.
This approval means that the upcoming weekend, which is already special for most Thai people as it includes the King’s Birthday...
Phuket man escapes injuries after his sedan plunges into lagoon, claims his religious amulet...
Phuket –
A sedan driver who has escaped from injuries after he plunged his sedan into a lagoon believes he has been helped by his special religious amulet.
The Phuket City Police was notified of the...
Islamic Council of Thailand opposed to progressive bills and laws around cannabis, marriage equality,...
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The Southern Islamic Council of Thailand released a group statement, representing thousands of Thai Muslims, that they reject and are opposed to recent progressive laws and bills in Thailand.
The statement from the council was...
Makha Bucha is next Friday, February 26th, which brings 24-hour alcohol sales ban in...
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Next Friday, February 26th, 2021, is Makha Bucha day in Thailand, a holy religious day that also brings by Thai law a 24-hour alcohol sales ban.
During this time period, the sales of alcohol is...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
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Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
End of Buddhist Lent approaching this Thursday October 21st, 24-hour alcohol sales ban incoming
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The end of Buddhist Lent, also called "Awk Phansa" in Thai, is approaching this Thursday, October 21st.
The day traditionally also brings a 24-hour total national alcohol sales ban, although it has not yet...
Five-day-long weekend approaching in Thailand to celebrate two major Buddhist holidays, starting Wednesday
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Starting tomorrow, Thailand will have a five-day-long weekend as two Buddhist holidays are approaching on July 13th for Asanha Bucha Day and the 14th for the beginning of the Buddhist Lent while the...
History of Makha Bucha day, no alcohol sales, Buddhist public holidays explained
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Makha Bucha day is one of the major Buddhist public holidays in Thailand. Marked on the full moon of the third lunar month, Thai Buddhists will celebrate the day by taking a day...
Thai Officials Inspect Buddhist Temples in Phuket After Chonburi Problems with Illegal Foreign Workers
Phuket –
The National Office of Buddhism inspected temples in Phuket to prevent fraud by foreign owned businesses after Chinese owned businesses reportedly sold fake religious amulets at a temple in Chonburi.
On Thursday (August 17th),...
Makha Bucha day is this upcoming Wednesday, alcohol sales ban incoming
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Makha Bucha day, one of the holiest Buddhist holidays, falls on this upcoming Wednesday, February 16th, in Thailand.
The day will be marked with many religious ceremonies and gatherings which have been allowed to continue...