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How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances called "Nittayapat" (นิตยภัต), with amounts varying according to their ecclesiastical rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of royal patronage that continues under government administration today.
Woman killed by elephant at kathin ceremony
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/11/2024
» A woman was killed and two other people seriously injured by an agitated young elephant during a merit ceremony in the northeastern province of Bueng Khan.
Royal Barge Procession graces Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» A majestic royal barge procession graced Chao Phraya in Bangkok as Their Majesties the King and Queen travelled along the country’s main river to present traditional royal Kathin robes to Buddhist monks at the Temple of Dawn on Sunday afternoon.
Democrats to expel ex-candidate over affair with monk
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Democrat Party has resolved to expel a failed MP candidate for Sukhothai for having an affair with a Buddhist monk, while the accused woman has tendered her resignation from the party.
2,616 Covid-19 in-patients, 40 fatalities last week
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2022
» There were 2,616 new Covid-19 in-patients and 40 related deaths recorded last week and health officials are warning of the need to continue with protection measures while taking part in traditional kathin festivals.
6,855 new Covid cases, 51 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2021
» There were 6,855 new Covid-19 cases and 51 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.
7,592 new Covid cases, 39 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 08/11/2021
» There were 7,592 new Covid-19 cases and 39 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday morning.
Royalist group urges Thanathorn expulsion
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2020
» A royalist group has rallied outside an office building owned by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit’s family for the second time in less than a month to "expel" him from the country.