Tag: Khao Pansaa
Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa next week
Next week marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent with two of the most important religious days on the Thai calendar, Asalaha Bucha and Khao...
Khao Pansaa candle parade & contest set for July 9-10
Parts or all of Beach Road will be closed from 1-6 p.m. July 9 as the city rolls out its annual Khao Pansaa (Buddhist...
Buddhist Lent begins next week
July 22 & 23 This year, the Buddhist holy days of Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa fall on July 22 & 23. Both are...
Thailand celebrates two major Buddhist holidays
Last weekend, parades filled the streets and local temples were filled with worshipers as Thailand celebrated two major Buddhist holidays, Asalaha Bucha Day and...
Nong Nooch elephants make candles for Buddhist Lent
Three elephants helped Nong Nooch Tropical Garden celebrate Buddhist Lent by lending their tusks for nine days of candle-making. ...
Buddhist Lent begins today
August 2 & 3 This year, the Buddhist holy days of Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa fall on August 2 & 3....
Alcohol sales banned Aug. 2-3
Back-to-back Buddhist holidays this week mean two dry days in Pattaya as bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are barred from selling alcohol. ...
Buddhist Lent begins next weekend
August 2 & 3 This year, the Buddhist holy days of Asalaha Bucha and Khao Pansaa fall on August 2 and 3. Both are...
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