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Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
Buddhism is always oddly political
Oped, Published on 29/11/2024
» On the upcoming Wednesday, a grand ceremony will be held at Sanam Luang to welcome a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. China is sending a precious piece of Buddha relics to Thailand for a 72-day procession in celebration of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. This piece of Buddha's remains, referred to as the "Buddha Tooth Relic from the Lingguang Temple", is arguably one of the most important Buddhist treasures ever discovered in China.
Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/11/2024
» The government will organise a grand parade for the arrival of Lord Buddha's tooth, on loan from China, in Bangkok on Dec 4.
Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth
Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The government will organise a grand parade for the arrival of Lord Buddha's tooth, on loan from China, in Bangkok on Dec 4.
‘Tooth of Buddha’ set for display
Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2024
» The government is inviting people to pay homage to a tooth said to belong to the Lord Buddha, which will be brought to Thailand from the Lingguang Temple in Beijing from Dec 4 to Feb 14.
Sri Lankan mahout honoured by royals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2023
» Their Majesties the King and Queen presented a gift to a Sri Lankan mahout who took care of the ailing Thai elephant Sak Surin, now in 30-day quarantine in Lampang province, after being flown from Sri Lanka on July 2.
Discovering Klong San
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/12/2021
» This is the final chapter in our day trips using the Skytrain and MRT network and I picked the Gold Line to the Klong San neighbourhood as the ultimate destination. Instead of cruising, travellers now have another option for crossing the Chao Phraya River and observe the unique lifestyle of riverside communities on a walking tour of Bangkok's western side.
Windows into the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/09/2021
» Despite the government's relaxation of lockdown measures, recreational venues remain restricted and many office workers are still working from home. To satisfy bookworms and those interested in Thailand's rich history and wisdom, the National Library of Thailand (NLT) is arranging an online exhibition named "10 Books From The Valuable Ancient Documents Of The National Library".
Eye-opening adventure
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/12/2019
» To many Thais, me included, the mention of Sri Lanka will suddenly bring to mind Colombo, the capital, Ceylon tea, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, and some other religious sites. But what about Sri Lanka's southern coast? Hmm. Of course, there must be beaches and the sea. But what else?
Sri Lanka halts visa on arrival for Thailand, 38 other nations
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2019
» Sri Lanka has put on hold a plan to issue visas on arrival for Thais and citizens of 38 other countries in the wake of the Easter bombings in Colombo that killed more than 300 people.