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Four Thai monks arrested after testing positive for meth
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Four monks in Thailand's Si Sa Ket province were arrested after testing positive for methamphetamine. The group admitted to taking the drug, claiming it was to relieve body aches - and to celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent. All four were immediately defrocked and sent for rehabilitation.
Long holiday benefits Phuket, but visitor numbers down
News, Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» Tourists spent at least 2.8 billion baht while visiting the southern island of Phuket during the four-day religious holiday weekend just ended, but visitor numbers were down on the same period last year.
Full moon party postponed, now on Thursday
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 11/02/2025
» SURAT THANI - This month's full moon party on Koh Phangan has been postponed from Wednesday night until Thursday to avoid a clash with Makha Bucha Day, a major Buddhist holy day.
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2024
» Two consecutive national holidays this month are expected to generate 18.3 billion baht in tourism revenue from 5 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Korat gears up for Khao Phansa celebrations
Life, Published on 11/07/2024
» To mark the beginning of Buddhist Lent, Nakhon Ratchasima will stage "Illuminating Korat Candle Light: King's 72nd Birthday Celebration" on July 20 and 21 at Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument.
July 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand
Published on 03/07/2024
» This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other wonderful festivals and events taking place.
Ubon Ratchathani stages Candle Festival
Life, Published on 27/06/2024
» To mark Khao Phansa Day, the beginning of Buddhist Lent, the northeastern town of Ubon Ratchathani invites Buddhist pilgrims and tourists to take part in its annual Candle Festival featuring unique religious rituals and cultural activities throughout July.
Flood ritual dies hard
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2022
» Fears of flooding have returned again with news the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will discharge more water from the Chao Phraya dam in Chai Nat to accommodate run-off from the North.
Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.
Candles illuminate Ubon Ratchathani's cultural history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/07/2022
» The northeast town of Ubon Ratchathani looks to share its Isan cultural legacy with a return of the annual Candle Festival from July 11-17 to mark Khao Phansa Day -- the start of Buddhist Lent.