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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.
Monk urges respect after ‘amulet cookies’ controversy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» BANGKOK – Renowned Buddhist monk Phra Phayom Kalayano has spoken out against a viral bakery trend involving cookies shaped like sacred Buddhist amulets, urging the public to refrain from actions that could be seen as disrespectful to religion.
Civic groups press for relocation of bizarre statue
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2023
» Two civic groups have stepped up calls for the relocation of Khru Kai Kaeo, a deity represented by a gargoyle-like sculpture, from a shrine in the compound of a hotel near the Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok.
Thai workers leave for jobs in Israel
Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2020
» About 200 Thais left to work on farms in Israel on Wednesday on a flight arranged by the Labour Ministry, which declared the Covid-19 situation is "easing".
Ordination date set for Wild Boars, coach
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2018
» CHIANG RAI: Eleven of the 12 youth footballers and their coach rescued from Tham Luang cave will be ordained on Wednesday at Wat Phra That Doi Tung and will remain in monkhood until Aug 3.