Massive Fire at Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan in Chiang Rai Causes 100 Million Baht in Damages

Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan is a Buddhist temple in Mae Suay district, Chiang Rai.
Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan is a Buddhist temple in Mae Suay district, Chiang Rai. Photo: EnjoytravelChiangmai / Facebook.

On June 22nd, 2024, local media in Chiang Rai reported a massive fire that broke out at night at Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan in Mae [Read More…]

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens the doors of the Ram temple in Ayodhya

The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple under construction in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Glimpses of Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shree Ram Janmaboomi, Ram Mandir Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2024. PM presents on the occasion. Photo: Prime Minister's Office (GODL-India).

The inauguration ceremony of the temple dedicated to the god Ram, attended by 7,500 guests, was guarded by 10,000 police officers amid fears of an attack.

Foreign Tourists Sunbathing on Chiang Mai Temple Premises Spark Outrage Among Local Residents

Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai.
Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai. Photo: Adventure in Thailand.

Concerns have been raised about the behavior of two foreign tourists at Wat Chiang Man, a revered Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, after they were [Read More…]