Showing 1 - 10 of 10
Thailand facing heat after statue demolition
Online Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» Thailand has denied that its removal of a Hindu statue erected by Cambodian troops in a disputed border area was a mark of religious disrespect, amid a growing outcry from Indians as well as Cambodians.
Sword stolen from revered Petchabun memorial
Online Reporters, Published on 03/10/2025
» Authorities are hunting down the culprits behind the theft of a sword from Petchabun’s Pho Khun Pha Mueang Memorial.
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Stolen 1,000-year-old artifacts returned to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2024
» Two ancient bronze images, one of the Standing Shiva, were returned to Thailand on Monday by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Torching of giant statue unnerves Rayong residents
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» A homeless man set fire to Rayong’s famed “giant lady” statue on Saturday afternoon, and local residents now fear misfortune will result from damage to the structure.
King's second son makes merit at Bangkok temple
Online Reporters, Published on 10/08/2023
» Vacharaesorn "Than Aon" Vivacharawongse, the second eldest son of His Majesty the King, made merit at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok’s Sathon district on Thursday, following his surprise arrival in Thailand on Sunday evening.
Khao San Road to be closed for Songkran fun
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2023
» Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.
Songkran celebrations allowed, but no water fights
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2022
» Songkran celebrations will be allowed next month but drinking alcohol at events, foam parties, water splashing and powder smearing will be prohibited.
Many will skip Songkran activities: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2021
» Many people say they plan to skip activities to celebrate this year's Songkran festival or are uncertain whether to join them while the number of Covid-19 infections is on the rise, according the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Woman sitting in lap of Buddha statue draws ire online
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» A female tourist sitting in the lap of a large Buddha statue at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol has attracted a lot of criticism from netizens after her photos went viral online.