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Buddhism is always oddly political
Oped, Published on 16/03/2024
» This year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua is turning 72. Following the sexagenary cycle, the Thai government organised a month-long royal procession of the Buddha's relics from Feb 24 to this coming Monday including tours of four major Thai cities -- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani and Krabi.
India's Buddhist diplomacy in action
Oped, Published on 06/03/2024
» The historic loan of relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples Sariputra and Moggallana to Thailand has created excitement among Buddhist Thais.
Flood ritual dies hard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2022
» Fears of flooding have returned again with news the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will discharge more water from the Chao Phraya dam in Chai Nat to accommodate run-off from the North.
Who are the real big bad Buddhists?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/09/2019
» It is quite rare to see an art student from a northeastern province becoming famous overnight, with her paintings widely shared on social media. But it was probably not the type of fame she was looking for.
Lust for power drying up local communities
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/07/2019
» Some fishermen in Loei province once told me that Buddhist Lent Day was a mark for the rainy season and the time to enjoy high water on the Mekong River. But last week gave a starkly different picture. Water levels on the river were at their lowest in 57 years.
Too many booze bans
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2019
» In another desperate bid to curb the high alcohol consumption blamed for road traffic deaths, health authorities have come up with an idea to ban booze sales on Songkran Day on April 13 every year.
Ringing in the changes
News, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2018
» Accusations of excessively loud bell ringing by a Buddhist temple in the city's Bang Kho Laem area have drawn a mixed reaction and also confrontation.
When beer becomes too convenient
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 11/10/2017
» Beer was never my drink of choice until a recent vacation in Germany made me "see the light" as I was introduced to many delicious pilsner, wheat and craft beers.
End abuse of alcohol laws
News, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2017
» The sudden and misguided police action against social media photographs which contain alcoholic beverages must be dialled back. The so-called "crackdown" which recently engulfed eight celebrities is not just unnecessary, it is quite arguably a mis-application of a controversial law. Worse, the actual threat by police against the public on this issue is not just needless but is actually on the edge of violating civil rights.
More jail time won't prevent drink-driving
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/07/2017
» Last week, the Road Safety Policy Foundation launched a campaign for harsher punishments of drink-drivers, calling for authorities to give them immediate jail terms without suspension. For me, the campaign confirms two things. First, our law enforcement has failed to deter people from driving under the influence of alcohol. Second, as the long weekend approaches, the campaign suggests that it could be yet another period of carnage on the roads from accidents.