Tag: Wat Chaimongkol
Thod Kathin Festival begins at Wat Chaimongkol
With the end of Lent, Pattaya Buddhists opened a 30-day period of devout merit-making with the annual Thod Kathin Festival at Chaimongkol Temple. Prasit,...
Wat Chaimongkol designated royal temple
South Pattaya’s Wat Chaimongkol has been designated a royal temple, elevating what was once a private monastery in the area’s most important center of...
Sawang Boriboon raises funds, offers alms at merit-making event
The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation offered alms and raised funds at its annual merit-making ceremony. Vice-President Wichian Pongthawornpinyo hosted...
Pattaya residents offer cabinet meeting their 2 baht on priorities
With Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra hosting a cabinet meeting in town, Pattaya residents took the opportunity to express what they think the government...
Eastern Buddhists mark 2,600th enlightenment anniversary on Visakha Bucha Day
Pattaya-area Buddhists flocked to area temples for Visakha Bucha Day which, this year, carried special significance as it marked the 2,600th anniversary of Lord...
Teachers, nannies trained in multimedia use to inspire child development
Teachers, nannies and caretakers were given lessons on how to get young children interested in learning at a “creative learning” seminar attended by...
International Food Fair for Flood Victims
Saturday November 5th at School Number 8, Pattaya Tai and Second Road School Number 8 at the corner of Second Road and South...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...