Tag: Religion
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at International Airports
On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Alcohol Sales Allowed [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Allowed on Thai Religious Holidays at Major Airports to Boost Tourism
On July 4th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit chaired the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee meeting to discuss new packaging and warning label regulations [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…]
Indonesian App Allows Public to Report ‘Deviant’ Religious Groups
Indonesian human rights groups warned on Monday that a mobile application released by the Jakarta Prosecutor’s Office to monitor “deviant” faiths could worsen the persecution [Read More…]
Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Voices Support for LGBT Workers
Malaysia’s new religious affairs minister urged the public Tuesday to stop discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) people in the workplace as long [Read More…]
US Report Highlights Concerns about Religious Freedom in South, Southeast Asia
Buddhist monks in Thailand took to social media to call for violence against Muslims last year, the United States government said Tuesday in its latest [Read More…]
Indonesian Court Issues Landmark Ruling in Favor of Religious Freedom
Indonesia on Tuesday amended its rules through a court decision that opens the door for the lawful practice of faiths that had not officially been [Read More…]
Religious conflict on the rise in French workplace, study finds
The presence of religion in workplaces is rising in France, with 65 percent of employees saying they’ve noticed it, according to new research. The study [Read More…]
