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Reform, or repeat monk scandals
Editorial, Published on 27/10/2024
» A senior monk promoting what is alleged to be a pyramid scheme disguised as an online direct sales company reveals just how far the clergy has strayed from Buddha's teachings.
Chiang Rai meditation centre under land probe
Published on 21/10/2024
» CHIANG RAI: Police and forestry officials on Monday began investigating the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre in Muang district, run by well-known preacher Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, or V Vajiramedhi, following media reports that it may have encroached on forest land.
iCon-linked monk faces land probe
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Royal Forest Department will investigate if the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, of Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi or V Vajiramedhi in Chiang Rai's Muang district, has encroached forest land.
Famous monk denies connection with The iCon Group
Online Reporters, Published on 15/10/2024
» Renowned monk V. Vajiramedhi has denied speculation of a link to embattled direct seller The iCon Group after a brief clip of a long sermon he delivered went viral on social media platforms.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
A mirrored oasis
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.
Sheltering refugees
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/02/2017
» The global refugee crisis is no longer one country's problem, but an issue of concern for everyone. The pressing situation has become so acute that international aid agencies can no longer depend on support from donors to sustain the lives of thousands of the displaced struggling to survive with often just the clothes on their backs.
Nott's no-show, Shooting star, Message in a bottle
News, Mae Moo, Published on 18/12/2016
» Disgraced TV presenter Akanat "Nott" Ariyaritwikul has abruptly left the monkhood after a Bangkok court issued an arrest warrant for him stemming from his road rage attack on a motorist last month.
Road rage over, Railing against critics, Being his own man
News, Mae Moo, Published on 11/12/2016
» Former DJ Pattarasak "Keng" Thiemprasert is asking for another chance after a public backlash against a road rage drama in which he rammed his pickup truck into a Toyota Yaris left him without money or work.
Love in slums goes wrong, Road rage ends in clash, Pancake gets a grilling
News, Mae Moo, Published on 10/01/2016
» Actress Napapa "Pat" Thantrakul, 29, says she was wrong to fall in love with a young man from the slums who ended up going back to his former lover.