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Thais, foreign tourists seek blessings on New Year's Day
Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026
» Thais and foreign tourists flocked to temples, city pillars and shrines across Thailand on New Year's Day to make merit and pay respects to sacred sites, seeking blessings and good fortune for themselves and their families.
MPs face flak for Buddhism comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), calling for an investigation into two People's Party (PP) MPs whose comments during last week's House debate, he said, insulted Buddhism and risked eroding public trust in the religion.
Buddhist-Christian event builds bridges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Seventh Buddhist-Christian Colloquium, recently hosted in Thailand, marked a crucial moment for interreligious dialogue and cooperation in handling the challenges humanity faces in a fast-changing world.
Court asked to help shift 'demon' statue
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2023
» A major shareholder of the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok has petitioned a court for the removal of the controversial Khru Kai Kaeo statue from its premises on Ratchadaphisek Road.
Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays
Post Reporters, Published on 04/06/2023
» Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) have voiced their opposition to the government's ban on alcohol sales on important Buddhism-related holidays, saying it limits freedom.
Vesak celebrations to make return
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2023
» More than 3,500 monks from 50 countries will take part in a ceremony to mark Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day, at the beginning of June in Thailand.
Princess in 'stable' condition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2022
» Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati's overall condition is now stable and her heartbeat is being controlled with medication, according to a 7am announcement by the Royal Household Bureau yesterday.
Pope prays for massacre victims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2022
» Pope Francis on Sunday prayed for the grieving families of victims of the massacre in northeastern Nong Bua Lam Phu province last week.
Songkhla girds for battle over mountain
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2022
» Civic groups in Songkhla are urging residents of this southern province to join forces with them and the local fine arts office to protect an archaeological site from intrusion.
Temple ordains Indian star who played Buddha
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2022
» Indian actor Gagan Malik has been ordained at Wat That Thong in Bangkok to study Lord Buddha's teachings on spiritual enlightenment and inner peace in depth, after being cast in a biographical film based on the life of the Buddha.