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How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.
New mum Paetongtarn ready to campaign again
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/05/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday hailed her newborn son as her “secret power” and said she is ready to return to the election campaign trail for the Pheu Thai Party as soon as possible.
Students visiting temples for exam help
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2023
» Travelling to temples is catching on among the young, with Buddhist and Hindu temples popular domestic tourist attractions, a new report says.
Mexican mayor marries alligator
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2022
» A small town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colourful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revellers danced.
University to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2022
» Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) will dismiss 15 students involved in a violent hazing ritual that resulted in the death of Padyos “Prem” Chonpakdi, a 19-year-old freshman.
7 charged in hazing death
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2022
» Police said on Tuesday they are pressing criminal charges against seven senior students who were allegedly involved in the death of university freshman Padyos Chonpakdi.
Freshman dies from beating during hazing
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2022
» A 19-year-old freshman student at a university died during a brutal hazing ritual by six senior male students.
Thaksin plans to return home this year
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2022
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is living in self-exile in Dubai, says he plans to return to Thailand "serve the people and the country" this year.
Covid, Corona and Lockdown: the babies named after a pandemic
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2020
» MANILA: First there was Corona Kumar, then Covid Marie: parents have taken to naming newborns after the coronavirus.
Pattaya, Bang Saen, Khon Kaen scrap Songkran parties
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2020
» There will be no water splashing during Songkran — at least in Khon Kaen, Pattaya and Bang Saen — as the coronavirus outbreak has forced organisers to cancel parties.