Tag: Buddhist
Bangladeshi Men Disguised as Monks to Avoid Thai Immigration Busted in Songkhla
Seven Bangladeshi men who posed themselves as Buddhist monks to evade Thai Immigration’s radar were arrested in Songkhla province on Saturday, September 23rd. They were [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…]
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…]
Buddhist abbot’s visit to Islamic school sparks uproar
A recent visit to an Islamic education centre in Narathiwat by a local senior Buddhist monk, accompanied by a group of soldiers, has triggered uproar [Read More…]
Seventeen ancient Buddhist temples in the Deep South to be renovated next year
The Thai Government has set aside 80 million baht for the renovation of seventeen 100-year-old Buddhist temples, in the restive Deep South, which have fallen [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…]
Bollywood Actor Gagan Malik Ordained in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Feb 10 (TNA) – Bollywood actor Gagan Malik who played Prince Siddhartha entered monkhood at Wat That Thong with his monk name “Asoko” meaning [Read More…]
