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National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.
Claims of ID fraud made against Phra Alongkot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will renew its investigation into the identity of Phra Alongkot, former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu, following public concerns over discrepancies in his personal records.
Rescued children ‘not returned to Myanmar’
Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has not sent 19 stateless children who were rescued in Lop Buri back to their origins in Myanmar, minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.
DRA seeks Unesco seal for revered monk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2023
» The Department of Religious Affairs (DRA) will set up a working committee to propose that the monastic Kru Ba Sri Wichai be added to Unesco's eminent personalities list to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Activist monk Netiwit fails to appear for compulsory conscription
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2023
» Student activist-turned-monk Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal has resisted mandatory conscription, saying he plans to leave the monkhood before the end of the month and fight for his right to reject military service.
Mass ordinations support princess
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2023
» Some 7,813 people entered the monkhood nationwide between Jan 8 and 15 to pray for the quick recovery of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who is unconscious due to a heart problem.
Over 7,800 people ordained to pray for ailing princess
Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2023
» Between Jan 8 and 15, 7,813 people entered the monkhood nationwide to pray for the quick recovery of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who is unconscious due to a heart problem, an official said.
Sex case spurs law change bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2022
» The House panel on religion plans to amend the Buddhism Protection law to include punishment of sexual offences in the wake of transgressions by a former acting abbot in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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.
Ex-monk accused of illicit land purchase
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2022
» Activist and serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya said he will ask the Royal Forest Department to look into an allegation that ex-monk Sompong Nakhonthaisong spent 10 million baht buying 300 rai of Sor Por Kor land (agricultural land reform land) in violation of the law.