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Rattanakosin fete set to be held in April
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Ministry of Culture will organise a large-scale celebration in April to mark the 244th anniversary of the Rattanakosin Era, with events planned to take place at three Bangkok sites.
MPs face flak for Buddhism comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), calling for an investigation into two People's Party (PP) MPs whose comments during last week's House debate, he said, insulted Buddhism and risked eroding public trust in the religion.
Central banks caused own woes
News, Otmar Issing, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Wat Rai Khing fraud bust started quietly
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» In a case that rocked the clergy and sent shockwaves through the Buddhist community, one man quietly stepped into one of Thailand's most revered temples -- not to worship, but to investigate.
Cultural events to mark Rattanakosin anniversary
News, Published on 19/04/2025
» The government is set to host a major cultural event in Bangkok from April 23 to 27 to mark the 243rd anniversary of the Rattanakosin Era.
Public spending over CNY set to reach five-year high
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» Public spending over the Chinese New Year period is expected to reach 51.78 billion baht, the highest in five years, according to the latest government projections.
Over 12m joined year-end prayers
News, Published on 02/01/2025
» More than 12 million people participated in New Year transition prayers nationwide, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol.
Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
'Over 1m' saw Buddha relics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2024
» More than one million Buddhists flocked to Sanam Luang in Bangkok to pay their respects to the relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples, Sariputra and Moggallana, between Feb 24 and March 3, according to the Ministry of Culture on Monday.
India loans relics of Lord Buddha, disciples for King's birthday
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/02/2024
» Relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples Sariputra and Moggallana are being enshrined in Thailand for worship in celebration of His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday in July.