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Thousands to throng to Pope's mass
News, Nauvarat Suksamran and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2019
» His Holiness Pope Francis' official visit to Thailand between Nov 20 and 23 is a great opportunity for the Thai-Christian community to learn about his life of simplicity, his love of mankind and his amazing God-given energy that has boosted the peoples' faith in God at a time when more and more people are turning away from religious life.
How Catholicism took root in Thailand
News, Nauvarat Suksamran & Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/11/2019
» The first Christian to establish diplomatic relations with Siam was Alfonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese governor-general assigned to Asia. Portugal was at the time occupying Malacca, in modern-day Malaysia, and sent its diplomats to the Ayutthaya Kingdom during the reign of King Ramathibodi II to forge relations in 1511.
Catholics reflect on trailblazing priests
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 06/07/2019
» Catholics across the nation have come together at St Joseph's Church in Ayutthaya to reflect on the arrival of Catholicism in Thailand 350 years ago. This church was the religion's first "home" in the kingdom and was subsequently used as a springboard to spread the faith further.
Ex-monk contrite behind bars
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 31/05/2018
» The former Phra Buddha Isara has vowed not to seek bail until "satisfactory progress" has been made in dealing with those involved in the temple fund embezzlement scandal.
PM playing with fire in courting Newin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/05/2018
» Some 30,000 people welcomed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his visit to Buri Ram on Monday but the man who galvanised many of the supporters was veteran politician Newin Chidchob.
Kra Canal advocates continue bid
Spectrum, Wassana Nanuam and Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 25/03/2018
» The Kra Canal project connecting the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea in the South has experienced stops and starts for decades now, with still no strong signs of it moving forward. But one advocacy group of retired military men still cling to the hope it can be done.
Passing on the artistic flame
News, Nauvarat Suksamran and Saiarun Pinaduang, Published on 03/03/2018
» Although an 84-year-old Kalasin woman recognised for her beautiful hand-woven prae wa silk is now too frail to weave, her exquisite workmanship will not disappear as her four daughters have vowed to carry on her craft.
Inmates seek redemption in art
News, Nauvarat Suksamran & King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/01/2018
» More Thai convicts are turning to religious artwork while behind bars to "cleanse" their minds but some find staring a Buddhist statue in the eye to day after day a daunting task given the guilt associated with past crimes.
Mayor says dire South situation 'turning around'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh and Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 29/01/2018
» The deadly motorcycle bombing in downtown Yala on Jan 22, the first major violence in the heart of the far southern province in months, has renewed fears of a return of intense insurgent attacks in the far South.