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Iconic candles light the way
Life, Published on 15/07/2019
» See award-winning carved wax candles from Ubon Ratchathani on display during the "Iconic Candle Festival" at the River Park of IconSiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Wednesday.
Flowers for monks
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/07/2019
» To mark the annual three-month Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa in Thai), Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamaha Wihan in Saraburi's Phra Phutthabat district will host the tak bat dok mai event next week for Buddhists to offer flowers to monks.
Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
Lent procession
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/06/2017
» From July 8-10, lent candle processions and celebrations will be held in various venues in Muang district, Suphan Buri province, to mark the start of the Buddhist Lent.
Cultural fest in Nan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/06/2017
» On July 1, the International Folk Culture Festival will take place at Wat Phumin in Nan province, chosen because it is culturally rich in Lanna heritage and home to numerous tribes.
Southern beauty
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/09/2016
» The horizon has gradually turned to a fine golden tint. Pink clouds float over rows of yor (large square dip fishing-catching nets) at the mouth of Pak Pra Canal in Khuan Khanun district, Phatthalung.
Holy days
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 21/07/2016
» Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day this year fall on July 19 and 20, respectively. During this period, monks will begin their three-month stay at temples while Buddhists will make merit and observe the five precepts.
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.
Lent Celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/07/2016
» To celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised ceremonies which mirror their faith and local traditions.
Lent candle processions
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/07/2016
» To mark the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised special celebrations that reflect local traditions and beliefs.