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People celebrate Visakha Puja Day with merit-making
BANGKOK, 4 June 2012 – Buddhists in Bangkok are celebrating Visahka Puja Day with merit-making, with the biggest celebration being held in Sanam...
Buddha Jayanti celebration to be held in Nakhon Si Thammarat
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 21 May 2012 – Considered to be the birth place of Buddhism in the Southeast Asian region, Nakhon Si Thammarat...
Govt to organize 2600th Buddha Jayanti celebration
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 - The government is prepared to organize regional celebrations to mark the 2,600th year anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment. ...
Visakha Bucha Day, the beginning of the Buddhist Era 2,554 years...
Banks and government offices closed Tuesday, May 17, is one of the most venerated holidays on the Buddhist calendar: Visakha Bucha Day. This Buddhist...
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Thailand elevates luxury tourism with Louis Vuitton and Cartier partnership
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is redefining luxury travel for European tourists by partnering with iconic brands Louis Vuitton and...
Barry Kenyon shares Visa Insights, Amy Falken Shares Success Tips at Pattaya City Expats...
PATTAYA, Thailand - On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) had two speakers on diverse topics. Barry Kenyon spoke about...
Man expresses regret after firework accident injuring tourist at Loy Krathong Festival in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – An accident occurred during the Loy Krathong festival in Na Jomtien, when a firework struck a 28-year-old man, identified as Mr....
Australian businesswoman robbed of nearly 4 million baht in luxury Pattaya condo
PATTAYA, Thailand – In the early hours of November 16, an Australian businesswoman was left in shock after thieves broke into her luxury condo...
Excitement as tourists flock to celebrate Loy Krathong Festival at Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – The atmosphere in Pattaya during this year’s Loy Krathong festival was filled with excitement, as both Thai and international tourists began...