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Thais nationwide make merit on late king’s birthday
Published on 05/12/2024
» Thai people across the country made merit and paid their respects on Thursday to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on his birthday, which is also National Father’s Day.
Chanting: Buddhist New Year's Eve
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/01/2013
» Buddhist chanting at Wat Hua Lamphong in Bangkok replacing parties & alcohol for many devout Buddhists on New Year's eve.
Thaksin visit in doubt, murder plot rumours emerge (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/11/2012
» There are rumours that unnamed Thais are plotting to kill former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his visit to Myanmar at a gathering similar to this one that took place in Laos last April.
Excitement grows for Thaksin’s Tachilek visit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2012
» Mr Thaksin may meet the president of the country when he visits Myanmar, but his supporters are far more interested in his visit to Tachilek, just a few steps across the border from Chiang Rai.
Thais flock to temples for Asarnha Bucha
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/08/2012
» Buddhist devotees throughout Thailand flocked to temples Thursday to offer alms to monks as they marked Asarnha Bucha Day.
Vets treat sick temple turtles, fish
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/06/2012
» Setting aquatic animals free near temples is a popular way of making merit, but it often results in overcrowded, unhealthy waters
Wash your troubles away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2012
» Thai people forgot their troubles and put aside their differences yesterday kicking off the Songkran festival with wet and wild water fights across the country. (Lots of photos)
Squabbling monks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/09/2011
» Buddhist monks are supposed to live peaceful lives, setting an example for the ordinary people they serve. Thus, residents living around a temple have reacted angrily to a dispute involving monks there.
Worried about the South
Published on 12/08/2011
» Her Majesty the Queen used her traditional pre-birthday speech yesterday to express serious concern over the violence in the deep South.
Not giving up
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2011
» The Democrats have not completely given up on the Northeast although Phue Thai will clearly win the most seats there.