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Ordination leave in honour of late King approved
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/09/2017
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal that government employees be allowed to take 15-days special leave with pay, from Oct 16-30, to ordain as monks in honour of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Disgraced monk arrives in Bangkok, denies charges (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/07/2017
» Disgraced former monk Nen Kham was detained in Remand Prison on Thursday after authorities completed pressing charges. He arrived in Bangkok from the United States on Wednesday night under heavy escort.
His Majesty the King signs constitution (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has signed Thailand's 20th constitution, starting the clock ticking for a general election to be held in late 2018 at the latest.
NLA leaves Supreme Patriarch choice to King
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/12/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly passed a bill Thursday to amend the 1992 Sangha Act in what is seen as a move likely to diminish the chances of Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn becoming supreme patriarch.
Top monk choice delayed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/01/2016
» The government will not go ahead with submitting the nomination of the new supreme patriarch for HM the King's endorsement unless all allegations concerning the nominated monk have been cleared up.
Flying objects to be controlled
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/01/2015
» Khom Loy sky lanterns and Bang Fai rockets are facing new and tougher restrictions in an effort to make the skies safer for air travel.
Valentine love warnings for teens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2014
» Valentine's Day does not give teens a license to have sex, a message being pushed by both religious leaders and social activists as Feb 14 falls on Macha Bucha day this year.
Monks' luxurious lifestyle under fire (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2013
» The lifestyle of some of Thailand's more "successful" monks is again drawing criticism. Luxury sports cars, private jet travel, Louis Vuitton bags don't seem to fit the image of a life of restraint.
How is Vatana? Fine, thanks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/07/2012
» Vatana Assavahame made his first public appearance at a Buddhist temple he commissioned in China on Friday after fleeing a jail term for bribery four years ago.
Monks' city walk criticised, defended
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/04/2012
» Criticised by a senator, the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple's mass thudong pilgrimage through downtown Bangkok has been defended by the Office of National Buddhism.