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...
The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held for nine days starting this upcoming weekend. This year the festival will be from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023.
The Vegetarian Festival is a belief of...
Ministry of Interior orders Buddhist religious holidays, King’s birthday to be celebrated online due...
Thailand-
 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...
UPDATE: Exiled Chinese Christian Group Safely Leaves Thailand to U.S.A.
Thailand –
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...
Makha Bucha day is this upcoming Wednesday, alcohol sales ban incoming
Thailand-
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...
Four-day holiday with two official events to be observed in Thailand, starting from Friday,...
National -
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...
Visakha Bucha Day is this Wednesday, alcohol sales will be forbidden nationwide in Thailand
Thailand-
This Wednesday, May 26th, 2021, will be one of the holiest days of the year-Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak Day, in Thailand.
However, for the second year in a row, the event will...
History of Makha Bucha day, no alcohol sales, Buddhist public holidays explained
Thailand -
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...
Makha Bucha is next Friday, February 26th, which brings 24-hour alcohol sales ban in...
Thailand-
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...
Alcohol sales ban for end of Buddhist Lent Day on Monday, October 10th
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Monday, October 10th when alcohol sales will be banned.
Our previous story:
Buddhist Lent begins marks the beginning of the three–month period where all monks...