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July 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand
Published on 03/07/2024
» This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other wonderful festivals and events taking place.
Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.
Third bridge to be built in Songkhla
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2022
» The construction of a third bridge across Songkhla Lake, linking Krasae Sin district in Songkhla province with Khao Chaison district in Phatthalung, is expected to begin in 2023 ahead of it opening in 2026, Department of Rural Roads Director-General Apirath Chaiwongnoy said yesterday.
Construction of 3rd Songkhla Lake bridge to start next year
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2022
» The construction of a third bridge across Songkhla Lake, linking Krasae Sin district in Songkhla province with Khao Chaison district in Phatthalung, is expected to begin in 2023 and be open for use in 2026, Department of Rural Roads director-general Apirath Chaiwongnoy said.
Popular Ao Manao beach to reopen
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 26/06/2020
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Ao Manao beach, a popular tourist attraction overseen by the Royal Thai Air Force, will reopen to the public on July 1, but the number of visitors will be limited to 1,700 a day.
Extra days off for Lent weekend
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved extra public holidays for Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent, turning them into a four-day weekend from July 4-7.
Cabinet approves 4-day weekend in July
Published on 23/06/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved extra public holidays for Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent, making a 4-day weekend from July 4-7.
Poll: People want monks to be better disciplined
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2016
» A stronger adherence by monks to Buddhist discipline and stricter vetting of people entering the monkhood are the two biggest reforms people would like to see in Buddhism, according to an opinion survey by Bangkok University pollsters.
Alcohol sales banned on July 30-31
Online Reporters, Published on 29/07/2015
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are being reminded to strictly observe the PM's Office announcement which bans the sale of alcoholic drinks on July 30, Asanha Bucha Day, and July 31, the beginning of Buddhist Lent, deputy police spokeswoman Chanchai Rattanapanich said on Wednesday.
Giant World Cup trophy for Korat wat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 08/07/2014
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A giant copy of the World Cup trophy, along with figures of footballers up to 2.5 metres tall, all crafted from wax, will be moved to a temple in Korat for the duration of Buddhist Lent.