Tag: Buddhism
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
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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…]
Government launches national Kathina celebration
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has launched a nationwide celebration of Kathina, a traditional Buddhist observation practiced after Buddhist Lent. The government is encouraging faithful [Read More…]
Alcohol sales ban for end of Buddhist Lent Day on Monday, October 10th
The end of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This year will be on Monday the 10th. The day [Read More…]
Holidaymakers Urged to Check for COVID Symptoms After Returning Home
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BANGKOK (NNT) – People returning home from the long holiday are advised to take precautions to ensure they did not contract COVID-19 during their trips. [Read More…]
Most Thais observe religious events: Survey
BANGKOK (NNT) – A recent government survey shows most Buddhist people in Thailand intend to participate in religious activities throughout this month’s holidays, with some [Read More…]
Supreme Patriarch advises Thais to live carefully to be happy
On Visakha Bucha Day today (Sunday), the Supreme Patriarch has advised Thai Buddhists to live life carefully in order to be happy. This is an [Read More…]