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SSC ban riles female monks
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 15/12/2014
» Being a Bhikkhuni, or female monk, is not easy in Thailand. They are not recognised by religious authorities, and women who want to be Bhikkhuni have to be ordained by religious figures from other Theravada Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka.
Villagers fear stronger jolt will strike
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 08/05/2014
» Chiang Rai: Saikhao villagers in Phan district of Chiang Rai are living in fear that a bigger quake could rock their area because large amounts of water and sand appeared from underground in the village.
Monks force barricade shift
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 20/11/2013
» Police have agreed to reposition barricades outside Wat Benchamabopit after complaints from monks at the temple.
Police and monks meet halfway
Lamphai Intathep, Published on 19/11/2013
» Police have agreed to reposition barricades outside Wat Benchamabopit after monks at the temple complained that Internal Security Act (ISA) measures were preventing daily almsgiving activities.
Historians say Asean unity key to peace
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/09/2013
» Leading Southeast Asian history experts and educators agreed yesterday on the need to document the region's shared histories to promote greater mutual understanding and a lasting culture of peace.
Teachers want ethics campaign reviewed
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 10/09/2013
» A group of teachers has vowed to garner support from their colleagues to petition the Education Ministry to review an ongoing moral and ethics training programme.
Temple team submits massive report
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 31/03/2013
» The government's legal team has submitted a 1,300 page document to the International Court of Justice to counter Cambodia's 300 page argument in the Preah Vihear temple land dispute.
Chinatown challenge
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 16/06/2012
» Bangkok's Chinatown may be among the first communities in Thailand to be ready to meet the new challenges and opportunities that will arise when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) comes into being in just over two years.
Sanctity 'must not be abused'
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 19/05/2012
» 'We do not want places of temptation located close to a temple."
Ayutthaya at risk, report says
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 05/05/2012
» Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya and the centuries-old Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia are among Asia's 10 most significant sites facing destruction due to man-made threats, a Global Heritage Fund report says.