Tag: Buddhism
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours. Alcohol Sales [Read More…]
Man Arrested in Bangkok After Embezzling 41 Million Baht from Buddhism Foundation
A man was arrested in Bangkok after he admitted to having embezzled 41 million baht from a Buddhism foundation. Five Overstaying Pakistani Nationals Arrested Illegally [Read More…]
Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays
Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) have voiced their opposition to the government’s ban on alcohol sales on important Buddhism-related holidays, saying [Read More…]
Vesak Day Ceremony in Thailand to Attract Thousands of Monks
BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month, with more than 3,500 monks [Read More…]
Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban
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 [Read More…]
Religious activities nationwide to pray for Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s recovery
Religious activities and prayer sessions are being held in temples across Thailand in a spontaneous outpouring of love and good wishes for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha [Read More…]
Nationwide Prayers Held for Princess Bajrakitiyabha
BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The Department of Religious Affairs organized prayer ceremonies for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati who is ill. The department also asked [Read More…]
Crowd Control Measures in Place Ahead of Loy Krathong Festivities
BANGKOK (NNT) – Bangkok authorities are stepping up security measures for this year’s Loy Krathong festival in light of the recent tragedy in South Korea, [Read More…]
