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How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances called "Nittayapat" (นิตยภัต), with amounts varying according to their ecclesiastical rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of royal patronage that continues under government administration today.
Over B2bn traced in temple embezzlement case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/05/2025
» Police investigators have found that over 2 billion baht was circulated across 84 bank accounts linked to the high-profile embezzlement case involving Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom.
Woman killed by elephant at kathin ceremony
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/11/2024
» A woman was killed and two other people seriously injured by an agitated young elephant during a merit ceremony in the northeastern province of Bueng Khan.
Royal Barge Procession graces Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» A majestic royal barge procession graced Chao Phraya in Bangkok as Their Majesties the King and Queen travelled along the country’s main river to present traditional royal Kathin robes to Buddhist monks at the Temple of Dawn on Sunday afternoon.
Royal barge rehearsal viewing spots on offer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» Designated viewing spots will be available for people wanting to watch the full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok today, according to the Public Relations Department.
Royal barge fleet to be ready in time for 'kathin' ceremony
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» The restoration of 52 royal barges will be completed in time for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations to mark the King's 72nd birthday on July 28, according to the Culture Ministry.
Democrats to expel ex-candidate over affair with monk
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Democrat Party has resolved to expel a failed MP candidate for Sukhothai for having an affair with a Buddhist monk, while the accused woman has tendered her resignation from the party.
Wear yellow on Mondays, PM asks public
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on the public to join civil servants and state enterprise staff in wearing yellow shirts every Monday to show loyalty to His Majesty the King in tribute to his 72nd birthday this year.
RTN to stage barge spectacle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is preparing to stage a barge procession for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations marking the King's 72nd birthday, which is on July 28.
Special events planned for King's 72nd birthday
Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2023
» The government is planning ceremonial and celebratory events to mark His Majesty the King’s 6th cycle or his 72nd birthday on July 28 next year.