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Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Police are expediting their investigation into the scandal involving former abbot Phra Alongkot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri, aiming to finish before a meeting of the new Centre for the Protection and Promotion of Buddhism on Monday.
Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Actors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
Discover a New Harmony at Paradise Park
Published on 09/08/2024
» After announcing an investment of over 1 billion THB for a major renovation to provide a new experience for customers in eastern Bangkok and surrounding areas, Paradise Park, a shopping centre under the MBK Group, has officially celebrated its grand new look. The centre has adopted a new strategy and concept of LIVING in HARMONY, focusing on a mindful life, good eating, well-being, and health. It has partnered with leading health organisations to create a holistic health and wellness landmark. Additionally, new magnets such as leading stores and popular restaurants continue to open, and the centre is packed with interesting activities every month. It is believed that these offerings will bring joy and meet all lifestyle needs.
Coming out swinging
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2022
» The emergence of the so-called "middle-path" parties in the lead-up to the next general election could play a significant role in deciding which major player can muster enough support to form the next government, critics have said.
Prawit defends Netflix comedian
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/10/2022
» Comedian Udom "Nose" Taepanich's latest standup special has rubbed some government supporters the wrong way, but Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is urging the public to take it as entertainment.
Comedian Nose’s Prayut gags find fans and foes
Online Reporters, Published on 13/10/2022
» The latest standup show by comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is drawing mixed reactions, depending on which side of the political divide you stand on.
Entertainers register for govt aid plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2022
» With another 74,780 nightlife industry workers receiving their 5,000 baht in assistance pay from the Social Security Office (SSO) on Friday, almost all such workers affected by the government's Covid-19 restrictions have been compensated, says the Labour Ministry.
Monks in hot water over livestream
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2021
» Two "celebrity" monks are in hot water over their live-streaming session laced with political messages and punctuated by giggling in what has been defended by some as unorthodox preaching methods that keep Buddhism relevant.
Red shirts join protest with temple fair atmosphere
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2020
» Anti-government protesters held a light-hearted rally on the western outskirts of Bangkok Sunday afternoon, where they were joined by red-shirted veterans of a 2014 protest at the same site.
Massive student-led protest calls on govt to quit
Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2020
» As darkness fell at Bangkok's Democracy Monument, the numbers of student-led protesters calling on the government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to quit swelled well past 10,000.