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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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Indian tourists under scrutiny for public urination and littering on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Indian tourists, like those involved in the recent incident on Pattaya Beach, have occasionally been the focus of criticism due to...
Living Safely in Pattaya – How to navigate the city’s crime challenges
PATTAYA, Thailand – While Pattaya, like many cities, does experience its share of crime, particularly incidents like burglaries and robberies, the overall safety of...
Residents of Soi Buakhao report broken water pipe leading to wasted resources in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Local residents in the area near the entrance of Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya, reported a broken water pipe located beneath a...
Thaksin outlines ‘Las Vegas-Style Entertainment Complex’, claims Thais will be wealthy by 2030
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra delivered a campaign speech at the Dome of That Phanom College in Nakhon Phanom on...
Prime Minister launches ‘Homes for Thai People’ project with massive public interest and website...
BANGKOK, Thailand – At the newly constructed Bangkok Railway Station, Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra kicked off the “Homes for Thai People” project, inviting...