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Medics prepped to assist crowds at barge ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Public Health will provide a special medical service team for people who come to see the royal barge ceremony on Oct 24.
Daytripping in Bangkok
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/08/2019
» Nakhonchai Air bus operator has launched a one-day Bangkok trip.
Thai traditions celebrated in temple fair
Life, Published on 10/01/2018
» To mark its 190th anniversary, Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan, aka Wat Prayoon, on the Thon Buri side of Bangkok, is holding a temple fair in its courtyard from Friday until Sunday.
Temple demolishes homes as locals protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/09/2015
» Authorities began to raze 54 houses in front of Wat Kalayanamit Wednesday despite opposition from tenants.
Police probe temple work complaint
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2015
» The Fine Arts Department has lodged a police complaint into construction work affecting ancient structures at Wat Kanlayanamit Woramahawiharn in Bangkok's Thon Buri district.
Locals blast abbot over development project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2013
» People living near Wat Kanlayanamit Maha Wihan in Thon Buri who have been fighting a long-running battle against commercial development of temple land, say they believe the abbot's business interests are the real motivation.
CSD inquiry sought into 'vandal abbot'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/08/2013
» Two groups of activists and residents yesterday petitioned the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to probe the allegedly illegal destruction of ancient remains and antiques at Wat Kanlayanamit Maha Wihan in Thon Buri district.
Nine temples in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/07/2013
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand will launch a new travel programme, ''Visiting Nine Temples by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok by Boat''. The nine temples are Wat Kanlayanamit, Wat Arun, Wat Rakhang, Wat Amarintraram, Wat Si Sudaram, Wat Kharuhabodi, Wat Rachathiwat, Wat Thevaratkunchorn and Wat Yannawa. On the way, participants will learn more about the history of cultural attractions around Rattanakosin Island from expert guides, while making merit.
Tourism banking on 2013 countdowns
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/12/2012
» Eight countdown events in seven locations will spur the tourism industry and generate 13 billion baht in revenue during the New Year holidays.
Phra Barommathat Chedi nominated for Unesco world heritage
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/07/2012
» Thailand will nominate Phra Barommathat Chedi of Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a Unesco world heritage site.