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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.
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.
DUP / Chuan reiterates satisfaction ahead of final House session
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2023
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai on Monday expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of MPs despite frequent collapses of meetings in the House's final session.
Manhunt for monk accused of sexual abuse
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2022
» Police are searching for the deputy abbot of a well-known temple in Nan province who allegedly sexually assaulted teenage novices for over two years.
Novices get advice about fighting flab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2022
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has introduced a food and health programme at Phra Pariyatti Dhamma General Education Schools nationwide after finding almost one-quarter of novices were overweight.
New pot scare alert: 'heart problems'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/06/2022
» The Forensic Physician Association of Thailand has warned that people who consume cannabis run the risk of contracting coronary heart disease and other heart-related diseases.
Acting legend Sorapong Chatree dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2022
» Thailand is mourning the loss of Sorapong Chatree, a long-time leading man on television and the silver screen, who died yesterday. He was 73.
Revered abbot Somdet Chuang dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2021
» Revered monk Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn, aka Somdet Chuang, abbot of Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen in Bangkok, has died at the age of 96.
Wat Tham Mongkhon abbot dies at 100
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2020
» Somdet Phra Yannawachirodom, a revered monk and the abbot of Wat Tham Mongkhon in Bangkok's Phra Khanong district passed away yesterday morning at the age of 100 and after 80 years in the monkhood, according to an announcement posted on the temple's Facebook page.
Monks barred from rallies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2020
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has issued an order barring monks and novices from joining mass protests, its director Narong Songarom said. Monks who flout the ban could be defrocked.