Tag: Buddhist Lent Day
Buddhists across the country engage in merit making activities on the occasion of Asanha Bucha Day
THAILAND, 19 July 2016 (NNT) – Buddhists across the country are engaging in merit making activities on the occasion of Asanha Bucha Day, while also [Read More…]
Traffic jams on highways to North, Northeast as people leave capital to enjoy 5-day long holiday
As more and more people are leaving the capital to enjoy the long five day holiday this weekend that caused major highways to the Northeast, [Read More…]
Coming long holiday this weekend will see Thais spending over 5.7 billion baht
The coming long holiday over the weekend will see Thai people spending more than five billion baht in religious activities, travels and shopping, according to [Read More…]
Buddhist spendings on religious days to exceed 10 billion baht this year
Buddhist spendings on religious products and necessary goods offered to monks and religious related activities this year will exceed 10 billion baht in total in [Read More…]
Army Chief orders tighter security in Deep South during Buddhist Lent
PATTANI, 29 July 2015 (NNT) – Deputy Defense Minister and Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Udomdej Sitabutr has paid a visit to the Deep South to observe [Read More…]
Thai Buddhists make merit on Asalha Puja Day
BANGKOK, July 11 – Thai Buddhists nationwide are making merit today, Asalha Puja Day, Friday, the full moon of the eighth lunar month, to celebrate [Read More…]
Thai Buddhists nationwide to celebrate candle festival
International and local travelers are invited to join the Thai Buddhist community nationwide in celebrating the start of Buddhist Lent 2014. Referred to as khao [Read More…]
Thai Buddhists mark end of Buddhist Lent with merit-making
BANGKOK, 20 October 2013 (NNT) – Buddhists across the country marked the end of Buddhist Lent by going to temples to make merits. On Sunday [Read More…]
