Buddhist Lent
- Thailand News
No tipple time: Thailand toasts sobriety with 24-hour booze ban
Thailand raised a glass to sobriety with a 24-hour alcohol…
- Thailand News
Last orders: Alcohol sales dry up nationwide for Buddhist lent finale
A nationwide alcohol sales ban will be enforced for 24…
- Thailand News
Pattaya Buddhist Lent celebration with traditional candle procession
The Nong Manao Community near Pattaya united to celebrate the…
- Thailand News
Nongprue mayor waxes lyrical over Buddhist Lent Candle Parade
In East Pattaya, Mayor Winai Inpitak of Nongprue Municipality is…
- Thailand News
Naga Fireballs dazzle spectators at Buddhist Lent finale in northeastern Thailand
The Naga Fireballs phenomenon, a highlight of the end of…
- Thailand News
Naga worship ceremony draws crowds in Kamphaeng Phet
The well-known Wang Nakarin Kamphaeng Phet, owned by 41 year…
- Pattaya News
Buddhist Lent aka Ok Phansa Festival celebrations end October 30
The Ok Phansa Festival, a significant event marking the culmination…
- Events
Thai holidays in 2023
Check your calendars! As we head into 2023, it’s handy…
- Thailand News
Alcohol sales ban in Thailand today to mark end of Buddhist Lent
Thailand celebrates an auspicious Buddhist holiday today known as ‘Awk…
- South Thailand News
Southern Thailand rebel group considers 3 month ceasefire for Buddhist Lent
Another round of “peace talks” between the Thai government and…
- Covid-19 News
5-day holiday weekend brings predictable surge in Covid-19 infections
While it was entirely predictable, Thailand rejoiced at the chance…
- Tourism News
Buddha Days, Full Moon Party brings 5-day holiday surge to Surat
The Southern Thailand province of Surat Thani – home to…
- Thailand News
Alcohol ban for the end of Buddhist Lent this Friday
An alcohol ban is looming for this coming Friday, as…
- World News
Dalai Lama releases musical album today on his 85th birthday
Today, as Buddhists worldwide observe Asalha Puja and Buddhist Lent…
- Phuket News
Phuket authorities confirm alcohol ban Sunday (starts midnight) for 24 hours
The Phuket Vice Governor and acting Phuket Governor, Supot Rodruang,…
