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Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
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.
Celebrating 60 years of firm ties
News, Published on 27/11/2024
» Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will make his introductory official visit to Thailand tomorrow. He will be the first foreign head of government that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will host in the kingdom.
Exhibition explores human connection
Life, Published on 23/10/2024
» The beauty of human connections and unity are portrayed through art during "Apa Khabar? How Are You?", which is running at La Lanta Fine Art until Nov 6.
Valuing Buddha?
Postbag, Published on 16/10/2024
» Re: "Temple, state forever tied at the hip", (Opinion, Oct 12).
Phuket Shines Globally with Two Prestigious Festival Awards
Published on 30/09/2024
» The year 2024 has truly been a golden year for Phuket, marking a historic achievement as the destination proudly secured two prestigious accolades at the 2024 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards, organised by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The results were revealed on the morning of 30 September 2024 (Thailand time).
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.
China's Tibetan Buddhists urged to obey reincarnation rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» Senior Buddhist figures in China have emphasised the importance of government approval in the recognition of reincarnated Tibetan religious leaders, at a meeting this week less than a year before the Dalai Lama is expected to announce his succession plan.
Chiang Mai, S.Korean province cooperating on education, work visits
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 08/07/2024
» Chiang Mai governor Nirat Phongsittithaworn and the governor of South Korea's Chungcheonbuk province, Kim Young-hwan, plan to sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) in September on support for Thais wanting to study or work in South Korea.
Dalai Lama dismisses health rumours
Published on 06/07/2024
» NEW DELHI - The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he is recovering from a knee surgery and feels “physically fit”, brushing aside rumours of ill health on his 89th birthday.