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Temple angst misplaced
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2025
» Once again, Phu Man Fah temple is dominating headlines as Cambodia has vented its anger about a construction project at the monastery, smearing it as an "Angkor Wat replica".
Chinese man offering VVIP tours arrested in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» A Chinese man has been arrested for working illegally as a tour guide, operating a VVIP programme for Chinese customers on Rattanakosin island in Bangkok.
Sacred oxen predict bumper trade year
News, Published on 10/05/2025
» As Thailand comes under pressure from the threat of a 36% reciprocal tariff by the United States on its exports, a note of optimism emerged from the ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony, where sacred oxen foretold a prosperous year for international trade.
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 27-Oct 3
Guru, Published on 27/09/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Play prioritised
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/07/2024
» Moxy, a playful and youthful brand under Marriott International, has made its Thailand debut with Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, also Asia Pacific's largest Moxy, at the same building where The Market Bangkok is located, bringing much-needed vibrancy and traffic to the latter.
Grand Palace graffiti artist gets 8-month sentence
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/07/2024
» A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112 on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail.
Grand Palace graffiti artist gets 8-month sentence
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2024
» A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112 — a reference to the lese-majeste law — on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail without suspension for vandalism.
Thousands applaud as prince adorns saffron robe
News, Published on 04/07/2024
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn traded his scarlet military uniform on Nov 6, 1978 for the simple saffron robe of a Buddhist monk in a glittering centuries-old ceremony at the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha.