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Bogus ‘healers’ could face legal action
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has warned people who claim to have healing powers that they can face charges with jail terms of up to eight years.
Buddha never taught supernatural powers, says NOB
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/05/2024
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) insisted that telepathy is not part of the Buddha's teachings, despite claims to the contrary by a cult run by eight-year-old "Nong Nice", his parents and other individuals -- who are now facing a police investigation.
Court warrant sought to test 'psychic' boy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a court warrant to take eight-year-old "Nong Nice" to psychologists after his parents continued to refuse requests by the authorities to make a house visit to assess the boy's mental condition, according to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Complaint against 'son' of Lord Buddha
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» An eight-year-old boy is facing a legal complaint over claims that he is the reincarnated son of the Lord Buddha who possesses magical powers to "connect people's minds".
Complaint against 'reincarnated son' of Lord Buddha
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/05/2024
» An eight-year-old boy is facing a legal complaint over claims that he is the reincarnated son of the Lord Buddha who possesses magical powers to "connect people's minds".
Former minister Wissanu appointed Bangkok Post chairman
Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2024
» Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of Bangkok Post Plc, succeeding Suthikiati Chirathivat, effective from May 9.
Ministers in reshuffled govt now assigned tasks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2024
» The new tasks for the reshuffled government have now been designated, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assigned to oversee the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said on Tuesday.
End-of-life care model draws wide plaudits
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/05/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A temple in Chok Chai district has set an example of how people diagnosed with end-stage illnesses can still do good deeds before they pass away.
Plain as day
Published on 29/04/2024
» Re: "NOB to investigate case of 'son of Buddha reincarnate'", (BP, April 26).
Monks nabbed for poaching released on bond
Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2024
» CHAIYAPHUM - Two Buddhist monks arrested for poaching in the Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary have been released on bail, as authorities continue their search for the provincial deputy abbot suspected of involvement in illegal hunting.