Thailand- Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, the 70-year-old abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, has been disrobed following allegations of embezzling over 300 million baht (approximately $9 million USD) from temple funds. Thai police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) accuse the abbot of siphoning the money, donated by devotees, into his personal account to […]

Well Known Abbot Disrobed Amid 300 Million Baht Embezzlement Scandal, Pattaya Woman Allegedly Connected
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Chonburi, Thailand – On the auspicious occasion of the 88th birthday and 68th monastic anniversary of Phra Kru Panya Phatthanaphon, the revered abbot of Wat Phothisamphan and advisor to the Chonburi Provincial Monastic Committee, devoted followers from across Chonburi province gathered in large numbers at Wat Phothisamphan to express their reverence and gratitude. The ceremony […]

Chonburi Devotees Gather to Honor Phra Kru Panya Phatthanaphon on His 88th Birthday
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Bangkok, April 21st, 2025 – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT) has called on Thailand’s Christian community to offer prayers for the eternal repose of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The bishops praised the late pontiff as a model of unwavering faith, humility, and service, […]

Thai Catholic Bishops and Prime Minister Honor Pope Francis, Urging Prayers for His Soul
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Bangkok, April 21, 2025 – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to X today to express Thailand’s profound grief over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, offering heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Thai people. In a poignant statement, the Prime Minister wrote: “On behalf of the people of Thailand, I extend my profound […]

Thai Prime Minister Expresses Condolences on Passing of Pope Francis
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Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet led the opening of the annual Kong Khao Festival on April 20th at Lan Pho Naklua Park, drawing crowds of locals and tourists celebrating cultural heritage after Songkran. On April 20th, Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase presided over the opening ceremony of the “Pattaya Kong Khao Festival 2025.” The […]

Pattaya Honors Tradition with Kong Khao Festival at Lan Pho Park
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Nongprue– April 8, 2025 A thief was caught on CCTV stealing donation money from Sutthawas Temple in Village 7 near Pattaya. The temple’s abbot, Phra Maha Thaworn Thawaro, who also serves as the Banglamung district monastic chief, presented the footage showing the culprit’s act of pilfering funds from the temple’s merit collection, donated by local […]

Thief Steals Donation Money from Buddhist Temple Near Pattaya
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Thailand, April 7th, 2025 — Thailand’s three major religious organizations—Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim—each issued separate statements firmly opposing the draft Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions to legalize casinos in the country. They cited conflicts with moral teachings and potential long-term harm to Thai society. The Church of Christ in Thailand, led by Rev. Dr. […]

Major Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim Organizations Oppose Legalizing Casinos in Thailand as Bill Discussion is Postponed
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Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year celebration, is a fun and very wet festival typically held from April 13-15 although runs longer in some areas like Pattaya where the main day is the 19th. If you’re visiting for the first time, here are 10-15 practical tips to make the most of it: Prepare to Get Wet: […]

Coming to Thailand for Songkran 2025 for The First Time? Here Are Some Tips
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Pattaya — Several devotees gathered at the Mahakali Avatar Chakraval Chonnani Shrine on Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya to celebrate Mahashivratri 2025, honoring Lord Shiva with sacred rituals and prayers. The shrine, in collaboration with the Vishva Hindu Parishad Association, led by Mrs. Amporn Kaewsang, the founder of the shrine, and Dr. D.O. Kumar Singh, […]

Devotees Honor Lord Shiva at Mahashivratri 2025 in Pattaya
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Thailand- As the sun sets this Friday, February 28th, 2025, Thailand’s Muslim community will join millions around the world in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. This sacred period, marking the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims globally. When Does Ramadan Begin? Ramadan’s […]

Ramadan Set to Begin This Weekend in Thailand and Around The Globe
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