Thailand will allow limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays to attract more tourists. The change aims to address visitor frustration over bar closures on religious days. Sales will be ...

Following the results of the meeting of the National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee, it is confirmed that Thailand will be allowing alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holidays. On those ...

The event, titled “Faith, Merit, Community Support,” aimed to promote local culture and Buddhist teachings, according to the Ministry of Culture. KANCHANABURI, Thailand – Hundreds of ...

The Sacred Relic was brought to Thailand for temporary enshrinement from December 4, 2024, to February 14, 2025, in honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of ...

The delegation visited several Buddhist attractions in the country including Dalada Maligawa, Ruwanweliseya, Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Gangaramaya. The Thai priests also visited Damsetha Asapuwa ...

The ceremony, which started at 6am, was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit and was joined by Buddhist monks from both Thailand and China, as well as ...

Thailand - February 12, 2025 Thai Buddhist devotees flocked to temples across the country on Wednesday to mark Makha Bucha Day, one of Buddhism’s holiest observances.

Bangkok, Thailand - February 12, 2025 Buddhist devotees celebrated Makha Bucha Day on Wednesday at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani (central Thailand). The holiday commemorates the ...

They took part in a spiritual ceremony along with the monks, their families, and staff members of the Thai embassy in Israel. The Buddhist monk and the Thai nationals during a ceremony at the ...