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Now Open! Minsterwood — A Visionary Exhibition Unveiling a Grand Welcome to 2026 at River City Bangkok
Published on 26/02/2026
» On Thursday, January 22, 2026, River City Bangkok drew back the curtain on a decade of hand-embroidered craftsmanship with “Minsterwood” — a prologue exhibition preceding the forthcoming film. Conceived by Director Jacq, an accomplished artist with over 26 years of experience across the realms of art, cinema, music, and theatre, the exhibition unfolds as an overture to an epic cinematic project that has been more than a decade in the making. Through meticulously hand-embroidered textiles — the very heart of this dark fairytale — visitors are invited to descend into the film’s enigmatic world.
Temple faces probe over land grab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» A Saraburi forest monastery is accused of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of state land to build meditation huts and host concerts.
Crackdown launched on reform-land misuse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has instructed its provincial offices nationwide to intensify inspections of land use and take legal action against those occupying or exploiting reform land unlawfully.
Land encroachment by Saraburi monastery probed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» Authorities raided four locations linked to a temple in Saraburi province on Wednesday, uncovering alleged encroachment on more than 2,000 rai of land designated for agricultural reform and the construction of a meditation retreat.
Ex-reporter presses DSI on temple scandal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/08/2025
» A former journalist has filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) requesting it accept the Wat Phrabat Namphu controversy as a special case.
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.
Ex-monk caught up in sex scandal says he left temple nearly ‘empty-handed’
Published on 12/07/2025
» A former abbot implicated in the “Sika Golf” sex scandal has handed over key financial documents to the acting abbot of his former temple in Saraburi, saying he left the monastery with “almost nothing” to dispel suspicions that he might have fled with temple funds.
Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal face embezzlement probe
Wassayos Ngamkham and Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 11/07/2025
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is considering criminal complaints against former senior monks embroiled in a major sex scandal if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.
Soldiers at border get Thai-style morale boost
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» When it comes to crunch time, there is no better way to give a morale boost to Thai people than blessed items.
CP Group Mobilises Earthquake Relief Across Region
Published on 03/04/2025
» In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand, CP Group has launched a comprehensive relief operation to support affected communities. Demonstrating solidarity and compassion, the Group’s top executives, including Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont, Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont, and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont, led employees across its global offices and factories in observing a moment of silence on 31 March to honour those who lost their lives.