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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
'Buddhist Bank' mooted to rein in fraud
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2025
» Suchart Tancharoen, the minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed a bold initiative to establish a "Buddhist Bank" to manage temple assets and address a growing crisis of faith caused by financial mismanagement and misconduct in the monastic community.
Chousak eyes action over temple fraud
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil has told the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to work with the Thai Sangha Supreme Council to prevent fraud at other temples following the financial scandal involving a former abbot at Wat Rai Khing.
Savannakhet pitches ‘pilgrimages’ to Thais
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» Savannakhet province in Laos is touting pilgrimage tourism targeting Thai travellers who want to pay respects to the three Buddha relics in both countries.
Thai Bev awards 'sufficiency economy' school funds
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/10/2024
» Thai Beverage Plc is offering education funds to 15 schools to assist with projects that align with the principles of the sufficiency economy.
ThaiBev awards ‘sufficiency economy’ school funds
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/10/2024
» Thai Beverage Plc is offering education funds to 15 schools to assist with projects that align with the principles of the sufficiency economy.
Prayut commends Lisa Blackpink for promo role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of the K-Pop group Blackpink, for promoting Thailand and helping to increase the value of the country's economy.
Politicians step up election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2023
» An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi on Monday, as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.
City a top 10 NYE party spot
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2022
» Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.
Thai silk fashion show at Apec wins applause
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2022
» A Thai silk fashion show was applauded by Apec leaders as it exhibited the unique characteristics of Thai silk as conceived by designers from all 21 Apec member countries.