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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.
Nation turns out to mark special day
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2018
» Thais and foreigners across the country yesterday flocked to local temples in their neighbourhoods to take part in Buddhist observances to commemorate Visakha Bucha or Vesak Day.
Police to probe more temples
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2018
» The police force's Counter Corruption Division (CCD) has launched a fourth round of temple fund embezzlement probes with 30 temples already suspected of involvement in the alleged wrongdoing.