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DSI drops Phra Dhammajayo case
News, Wisawaporn Jukgoljun, Published on 30/03/2026
» The case against Phra Dhammajayo has been terminated after exceeding the 10-year statute of limitations, bringing an end to long-running proceedings without a trial.
Top court says park is Buddhist property
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday upheld a lower court ruling that the 2,500-rai Phutthamonthon Park in Nakhon Pathom constitutes religious property rather than state land subject to registration as government assets.
Buddhist principles urged to ease tensions
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 25/02/2026
» Amid renewed Thai–Cambodian tensions, scholars and civic leaders have called for the application of Buddhist principles to ease divisions, urging both societies to draw on their shared spiritual heritage as a foundation for dialogue and reconciliation.
When Buddhism falls silent during war
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Buddha once stopped a water war between relatives by asking a simple question: What is more valuable: water or human life?
Vatican honours Thai leaders for faith and service
News, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Vatican has conferred papal decorations on eight distinguished Thais in two ceremonies in Bangkok, recognising their devoted service to the Catholic Church, humanitarian action and efforts to strengthen interfaith harmony.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.
Bhutan proud of happiness score
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 24/11/2025
» Introduced in the 1970s, the Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy has become a beacon of light for Bhutan, a country of roughly 800,000 people, to navigate its development policy and assess whether its citizens are content with their lives.
Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 11/11/2025
» Buddhist devotees from near and far have gathered in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, from Nov 4-19.
New protection measures await PM's nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno said a draft regulation from the Prime Minister's Office covering ways to better protect Buddhism is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for approval next week.