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Broker arrested in Pattaya over funds from Wat Rai Khing abbot
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Authorities in Pattaya have arrested a broker linked to an online gambling network who received illicit funds from Wat Rai Khing’s abbot, who surrendered to police to assert his innocence.
Thai society's religious diversity celebrated through landmarks, festivals
Life, Published on 15/05/2025
» Although Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand, the country is home to people of various faiths, resulting in a society rich in beliefs, ways of life and religious art that reflect cultural and religious pluralism.
Liquor law may be eased further
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The government plans to expand the venues at which alcoholic beverages can be sold on a daily basis after a new law was enacted last week, allowing five categories of venues to sell liquor.
Not so pretty
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2025
» Re: "'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise", (Business, May 10).
No small beef
Postbag, Published on 12/05/2025
» Re: "Tariffs to have far-reaching hit: Bank of Thailand," (BP, May 10).
Thai monk hails 'unity in diversity' during pilgrimage to Indonesia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/05/2025
» YOGYAKARTA: Thirty-six Thai monks arrived at Borobudur Temple on Saturday, marking the culmination of a spiritual pilgrimage spanning over 2,500 kilometres on foot from Thailand to Indonesia in celebration of Vesak Day.
Booze ban eased on Buddhist holy days in selected areas from Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» Thailand will allow alcoholic beverage sales on five Buddhist holidays in some places, including international airports, from Saturday in another push to promote tourism.
ThaiBev Pays Tribute to the Late Pope Francis
Published on 26/04/2025
» His Excellency Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio to the Kingdom of Thailand and Cambodia and Papal Representative to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, graciously received Mr Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev), together with Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda, Mr Dusit Khemasakchai, Mr Nitikorn Kraivixien, Mr Wirat Meksamphan, and Mr Patrick Horatanachai, who paid tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Thailand.
Taliban change tune towards Afghan heritage sites
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» GOWARJAN, Afghanistan - In March 2001, the Taliban shocked the world by dynamiting the giant Buddhas of Bamiyan. Two decades later, they are back in power and claim to be making strides to preserve Afghanistan's millennia-old heritage, including pre-Islamic relics.
Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.