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Corrupt monks have lost their way
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 14/07/2025
» Just as Thailand was about to celebrate Asalha Bucha Day and the start of Buddhist Lent, the nation was gripped by the biggest sex scandal ever to rock its clergy. How irony.
Ex-abbot admits to love affair
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/07/2025
» The former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has admitted to a years-long romantic relationship with a woman known as "Sika Golf", saying he had even planned to leave the monkhood to marry her -- only to later discover she was also romantically involved with senior monks from other well-known temples.
The allure of fast merit
Life, Published on 14/04/2025
» Making merit by releasing fish is a popular activity among Thai people because it is believed that releasing fish will extend life, help them live a good life and prevent sickness. Since people nowadays do not have much time to buy fish at the market, some vendors prepare fish in plastic bags and sell them at temples or places of merit-making, so that people can conveniently buy and release them in a pond nearby.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 21-27
Guru, Published on 21/02/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 25-31
Guru, Published on 25/10/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Energised escape
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/07/2024
» Re: "Red Bull clan leads rich list", (BP, July 4).
Ally: A star shines brighter
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/04/2024
» Achiraya Nitibhon, better known as Ally, was not among the believers when she first laid eyes on the script of the Thai Netflix series The Believers.
A place of history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/02/2024
» Sometimes, when we take our eyes off the computer, we daydream of lounging by a river and letting the gentle wind caress us. This may be the reason why those looking to satisfy wanderlust but squeezed by time often choose to visit the historic town of Ayutthaya.
More Thais killed, abducted, injured in Hamas-Israel war
Published on 11/10/2023
» Two more Thais working in Israel have been confirmed killed during the Hamas attacks, four more injured and another three abducted, bringing the death toll to 20, with 14 abducted and 13 wounded, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry