Tag: Buddha
South Korean Buddhist Monks, US Aid Arrive in North Korea
North Korea has opened its borders for goodwill gestures from South Korea and the United States. South Korean monks arrived in Pyongyang Saturday to help [Read More…]
Devout Buddhists celebrate auspicious day in Thailand
Buddhists nationwide joyously made merit to mark Asana Bucha Day yesterday. In Bangkok, Religious Affairs Department chief Sod DaengIed led members of the public to [Read More…]
Thai Buddhists joining Buddhism Promotion Week
BANGKOK, 15 July 2011 (NNT) – Thai Buddhists are taking part in the Buddhism Promotion Week upon Asalha Puja Day and the Buddhist Lent Day [Read More…]
Thailand: Alcohol sale prohibited on Friday, Saturday
Selling alcohol beverages Friday and Saturday is a legal offence, which carries a maximum fine of Bt10,000 and/or up to six months in jail. Friday [Read More…]
Thai Culture Ministry to hold Buddhism Promotion Week
BANGKOK, 12 July 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Culture has invited Buddhists to practice dhamma upon the Asalha Puja Day and the Buddhist Lent [Read More…]
50% of Thai Buddhist monks in poor health
BANGKOK, 6 June 2011 (NNT) – Over half of Buddhist monks and novices in Thailand are found to be in poor health while authorities are [Read More…]
Buddhists announces Bangkok Declaration
BANGKOK, 15 May 2011 (NNT) – The International Council of United Nation Day of Vesak has announced the Bangkok Declaration, emphasizing His Majesty the King’s [Read More…]
Suvarnabhumi Airport dressed up for Songkran
BANGKOK, 8 April 2011 (NNT) – Suvarnabhumi International Airport has launched celebrative activities in conjunction with the upcoming Songkran Thai New Year Festival, 13-15 April, [Read More…]
