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Provincial government to pay for Pakistan Hindu temple destroyed by mob
AFP, Published on 01/01/2021
» PESHAWAR (PAKISTAN) - A Hindu temple in Pakistan destroyed by a Muslim mob last week will be rebuilt using provincial government funds, its information minister said Friday.
Pianist's velvety tones soothe hungry monkeys
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» LOP BURI: While on tour in central Thailand, British musician Paul Barton has been mobbed by unruly audiences that tug his hair, steal his music and climb over his piano.
Ex-NOB boss loses court graft appeal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2020
» The Appeal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has upheld a 20-year jail sentence given to the former chief of National Office of Buddhism (NOB) Phanom Sornsilp for embezzling temple funds.
Corrupt ex-Buddhist office chief loses appeal against 20-year sentence
Online Reporters, Published on 20/11/2020
» The Appeal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has upheld the 20-year sentences given to former Buddhist office chief Phanom Sornsilp and another senior official for embezzlement of temple funds.
Splendour in the city
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/10/2020
» At this time of year, a lot of Bangkokians would be looking forward to a visit to Wat Saket, home to the Golden Mount and the venue of one of the city's best-known temple fairs, which coincides with the Loy Krathong Festival.
Govt probes ordination funds scam
News, Sitthipoj Kebui, Published on 21/09/2020
» A probe has been opened into allegations the culture office in Phichit misappropriated state funds intended for a novice monk ordination programme, according to the Culture Ministry.
Serving up to the saffron robes
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 13/07/2020
» Monks and laypeople are part and parcel of any Thai community and the preachers in saffron robes often come to local people for their meals.
Bali hotels on sale cheap amid tourism slump
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2020
» Gone are the Australian surfers and Chinese tour groups. Also missing are yoga aficionados seeking inner peace, like Julia Roberts in “Eat Pray Love”.
Exploring the old ways of old town
B Magazine, Published on 21/06/2020
» It was a Sunday morning and the skies were brushed with a streak of grey.
Phone debt haunts family, novice helps mum, teen seeks dad
News, Mae Moo, Published on 14/06/2020
» Phone greed imperils land