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Islamic leader condemns attacks
News, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Defence Minister and the Chularatchamontri (Sheikhul Islam) have jointly called for peace in the deep South and rejected the use of violence in the name of Islam.
Violence tests peace hopes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/05/2025
» The escalating violence in the restive South in recent weeks is abominable. The random killings of almost a dozen people, mostly civilians, have seen the office of Chularajmontri -- the highest-ranking Thai Muslim cleric, who generally stays neutral -- joining condemnation of such acts.
Thai govt claims repatriated Uyghurs 'happy to be back'
News, Published on 02/03/2025
» The 40 Uyghurs repatriated to China after a decade-long detention in Thailand are safe and sound, with some already reunited with their families, said the government on Saturday.
Fasting seen as the key to wellness during Ramadan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2025
» Fasting during Ramadan is a time to train the mind, strengthen body endurance, and improve self-control by abstaining from food and water.
Exim Bank offers cheap loans to halal exporters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has teamed up with the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) to offer loans with interest rates lower than the prime rate to support the goal of becoming Asean's halal hub by 2028.
Thai Muslims get ready for Ramadan
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2024
» The Office of the Chularatchamontri has urged Thai Muslims across the country to sight the moon after sunset on Sunday to mark the first day of Ramadan.
Thailand Halal Assembly 2023: Digitalizing Halal for Trust
Published on 06/12/2023
» Thailand Halal Assembly 2023" is an annual international academic conference of The Halal Science Centre Chulalongkorn University held on 2-3 December 2023 at Nouvo City Hotel, Banglamphu, under the theme “Digitalizing Halal Initiatives for Fostering Halal Trust” (Halal from concept to digital to trust). It was an honour to have His Excellency Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and President of the House of Representatives, along with His Excellency Mr. Aroon Boonchom, elected as the 19th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand Co-chairman, presiding over the opening ceremony.
Muslims in Thailand elect their new spiritual leader
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Arun Boonchom, president of Bangkok's Islamic Affairs Committee, has been elected the 19th Sheikhul Islam (Chularajmontri), the spiritual leader of Thailand's Muslims, replacing Aziz Phitakkumpon who died last month.
BMA opens well-wishers' books city-wide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has invited well-wishers to write get-well messages for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at its two headquarters and 50 district offices.
Nation prays for princess
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2022
» Their Majesties the King and Queen on Friday visited Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital where she is being treated after losing consciousness due to heart problems on Wednesday while exercising her dogs.