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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.
Elderly abbot accused of B300m embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» A 70-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 300 million baht from a famous Buddhist temple and using it for gambling turned himself in to police in Bangkok on Thursday, just as they were about to seek a warrant for his arrest.
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.
Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan
Published on 11/05/2025
» AMRITSAR, India/ MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan - A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as US President Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.
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.
The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi hosts temple fair festival
Life, Published on 07/05/2025
» Everyone is invited to have fun in a retro style during "The Mall Lifestore Wat The Fest", which is running at M Grand Hall, ground floor of The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, Lat Phrao Road, until May 14.
Six killed, dozens injured in India temple stampede
Reuters, Published on 03/05/2025
» NEW DELHI — At least six people were killed and 55 were injured in a stampede at an Indian temple in the western coastal state of Goa where hundreds of devout Hindus had assembled, police official said on Saturday.
Troops withdraw from ancient temple after Thai-Cambodian talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia held talks on Friday to reduce tensions after both governments agreed to withdraw their troops from Prasat Ta Muen Thom, an ancient Khmer temple, in Surin province.
New movies out this week: May 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/05/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.