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  • Thailand NewsCeremony in Siam’s old capital celebrates historic Iranian scholar

    Ceremony in Siam’s old capital celebrates historic Iranian scholar

    The Iranian Embassy in Thailand hosted a ceremony commemorating Sheikh Ahmad Qomi, a historical figure credited with fostering cultural ties between Iran and Thailand, at his mausoleum in Ayutthaya province on November 23. The event, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries, was joined by high-ranking Iranian and Thai officials, academics, researchers, and culture enthusiasts. Nasseredin Heidari,…

  • Thailand NewsCoffin up kindness: Wat Naprao’s ceremony breathes life into community compassion

    Coffin up kindness: Wat Naprao’s ceremony breathes life into community compassion

    The annual coffin donation ceremony at Wat Naprao, Si Racha, on September 29 brought heart and humanity to the forefront, offering a lifeline to those who can’t afford funeral services. This touching event, deeply rooted in compassion, unites the community in a mission to provide dignified send-offs for the less fortunate. Led by Sittichai Samrit, president of the Naprao community,…

  • Thailand NewsElephant calf gets star-studded welcome in Pattaya

    Elephant calf gets star-studded welcome in Pattaya

    A heartwarming spectacle unfolded at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya as a traditional elephant blessing ceremony celebrated the arrival of a newborn elephant. The event, led by Phra Kru Kasemkittisophon, abbot of Samakkhibanphot Temple, marked the garden’s sixth elephant birth this year—a milestone that has now brought their total number of elephants to an impressive 79. In true Thai style,…

  • Thailand NewsVillagers seek fortune from mysterious ancient stone in Buriram

    Villagers seek fortune from mysterious ancient stone in Buriram

    An elderly man and his family performed a ceremony to seek fortune from a mysterious stone resembling an ancient boundary marker, which they unearthed 10 years ago and have since remained safe. His son revealed experiencing unusual sensations upon first touching the stone. During a local ceremony yesterday, 86 year old Samran Kaewkhunthong, his family, and fellow villagers from the…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya Buddhist Lent celebration with traditional candle procession

    Pattaya Buddhist Lent celebration with traditional candle procession

    The Nong Manao Community near Pattaya united to celebrate the upcoming Buddhist Lent with a traditional candle procession and offering ceremony. The event took place on Tuesday, July 16 at 9am, involving villagers, teachers, and students from Wat Sukri Bunyaram School in Nong Manao, Village No. 8, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The actual dates for Buddhist Lent will take place…

  • Thailand NewsKing Vajiralongkorn supports sustainable farming and welfare

    King Vajiralongkorn supports sustainable farming and welfare

    King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the agricultural sector, recognising its vital role in the national economy since his days as Crown Prince. His Majesty has undertaken numerous initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers throughout the country. These initiatives have not only strengthened the bond between farmers and the monarch but also frequently…

  • Thailand NewsHonouring heroes: Yacht club hosts D-Day anniversary

    Honouring heroes: Yacht club hosts D-Day anniversary

    In a moving tribute against the backdrop of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, a ceremony commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The Royal British Legion Thailand orchestrated the event, held with the gracious permission of the Yacht Club’s Commodore and staff, and generously supported by various sponsors. Father David Price delivered a poignant sermon on the…

  • Thailand NewsKalasin villagers launch rockets in ceremony to predict rainfall

    Kalasin villagers launch rockets in ceremony to predict rainfall

    Residents of Kalasin recently held a traditional ceremony to honour sacred spirits at the ancient site of Non Ban Kao, in Ban Tum Village, Yang Talat District. The event featured the launching of rockets to predict rainfall, a practice deeply rooted in the region’s cultural heritage. A member of the Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Yada Phunasi, along with two village…

  • Thailand NewsLottery enthusiasts search for lucky numbers for this Sunday’s draw

    Lottery enthusiasts search for lucky numbers for this Sunday’s draw

    Lottery enthusiasts eagerly await the numbers for the upcoming draw this Sunday, June 16, with several intriguing sources contributing potential winning digits. Fans of Thai actress Hai Aphaporn are keenly observing her latest lottery predictions after her recent spiritual ceremony. “It’s close now. What is that on the ground? The spirit has told me again. Because I just paid my…

  • Cannabis NewsCelebrating excellence in cannabis with The Thaiger Top Shelf Awards at Royal Queen Seeds

    Celebrating excellence in cannabis with The Thaiger Top Shelf Awards at Royal Queen Seeds

    This month, The Thaiger Top Shelf Awards returns to honour the hardworking pioneers and innovators in the Thai cannabis industry. This exclusive event promises an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration, set to take place at Euphoria in Royal Queen Seeds Bangkok on Friday, 14 June, from 7pm to 9pm. Recognising industry leaders The goal of The Thaiger Top Shelf…

  • Thailand News15-metre Tao Wirupaksa statue consecrated at Wat Nong Tabak

    15-metre Tao Wirupaksa statue consecrated at Wat Nong Tabak

    A grand ceremony was held at Wat Nong Tabak in Rayong Province to consecrate the only 15-metre-tall statue of Tao Wirupaksa in the area. The event took place yesterday at 5pm, drawing monks from various temples in Rayong and a large number of devotees. The ceremonial ground was adorned with beautifully arranged fruit trays, garlands, and offerings. Devotees lit incense…

  • Thailand NewsKalasin ceremony wax numbers spark lottery fever in community

    Kalasin ceremony wax numbers spark lottery fever in community

    At a housewarming ceremony in Kalasin province, the mystical numbers generated from candle wax droplets have captivated the local community, with many lottery enthusiasts eager to see if the digits will bring them luck in the upcoming draw. In the district of Mueang, Kalasin, at the residence marked number 182 in village number 7, a significant Buddhist ceremony was held…

  • FoodMichelin Guide Thailand 2024: An ode to culinary excellence with new shining stars

    Michelin Guide Thailand 2024: An ode to culinary excellence with new shining stars

    At the Michelin Guide Ceremony Thailand, Michelin has officially unveiled The Michelin Guide Thailand 2024 edition, revealing its much-awaited full restaurant selection, and celebrating the accomplishments of Thailand’s vibrant and dynamic culinary community. The newly released Guide features 447 establishments. 2 restaurants newly received two Michelin Stars In the 2024 Michelin Guide Thailand edition, two Michelin Stars listings add 2…

  • Thailand NewsSomrak Kamsing attends religious ceremony amid controversy

    Somrak Kamsing attends religious ceremony amid controversy

    Former Thai boxer Somrak Kamsing today attended a religious ceremony at Sirisuttho Temple in Ban Dung, Udon Thani where renowned teacher Pairoj, a famous Yant cloth writer, presided over the event. The ceremony included the consecration of the temple hall, the installation of a new Buddha statue, and the blessing of the Buddha statue. The 50 year old Somrak, who…

  • Crime NewsFatal stabbing during ceremony in Thai village leaves newlywed man dead

    Fatal stabbing during ceremony in Thai village leaves newlywed man dead

    A tragic fatal stabbing unfolded recently, resulting in the death of a newlywed man, stabbed by a former computer teacher during a traditional ceremony. The police have now issued a warrant for the assailant’s arrest and identified his escape route. The 44 year old man, Ratchaphon used a knife to attack 25 year old Danuporn in the chest, causing a…

  • Thailand NewsMonk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    Monk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    The skeletal remains of revered monk Luang Pu Khek, an esteemed figure in the city of Phitsanulok, have been fully restored and returned to their original state after a devastating fire destroyed his glass coffin. This follows a call to his devotees, and those who hold faith in him, to participate in a procession and try their luck at guessing…

  • Central Thailand NewsDisputed land sells for 45 million baht after religious ceremony

    Disputed land sells for 45 million baht after religious ceremony

    Land unsold for five years found a buyer after a religious ceremony, resulting in a 45 million baht (US$1.3 million) sale and a generous donation to the temple. Yesterday, Nittawat Sukprasert and his family from Pathum Thani province visited Wat Khao Mai Daeng temple in Chon Buri province to offer a donation to a monk named Phra Kru Wisit Dhammasophon,…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese woman performs ritual for sacred objects in Thailand

    Vietnamese woman performs ritual for sacred objects in Thailand

    A Vietnamese woman who sells sacred items and amulets with a Thai cult leader performed a ritual on some sacred objects in Supha Buri province, much to the chagrin of some Buddhists. The foreign woman revealed that the items were very popular among her customers in Vietnam. The Vietnamese woman, Thut Tam Che, travelled from Hanoi in Vietnam to join…

  • Thailand NewsExorcist in Thailand expels evil spirit from woman’s vagina

    Exorcist in Thailand expels evil spirit from woman’s vagina

    A woman who claims she had “black magic in her private parts” for 25 years finally had the evil spirit expelled by exorcists in central Thailand’s Ratchaburi. A somewhat disturbing clip circulating online displays an exorcism for a woman who claimed that her vagina had been possessed by an evil spirit for 25 years. She described the spirit’s presence as…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesPenis statue works as village sees rain after erection

    Penis statue works as village sees rain after erection

    Laugh and make jokes if you must (we certainly did!) but yesterday’s report on the village that erected a giant penis to bring rain has a, erm, happy ending. We’ll give you one guess on what the weather is like in the Yothaka sub-district of Chachoengsao province this weekend. If you guessed that the penis statue and rain blessing ceremony…

  • EventsSt Mark’s International School ‘breaks ground’ with their new Bangkok campus

    St Mark’s International School ‘breaks ground’ with their new Bangkok campus

    St Mark’s International School celebrated a groundbreaking event last Saturday by literally ‘breaking ground,’ by conducting a ceremonial dig on their new proposed campus in Bangkok. The successful Christian International School has been operating out of their current Rama 9 Campus for the last 20 years and is now planning to expand exponentially when the new campus in Sri Nakarin Road…

  • Thailand Protest NewsUniversity alumni and students gather to commemorate the Thammasat University Massacre – VIDEO

    University alumni and students gather to commemorate the Thammasat University Massacre – VIDEO

    A small gathering was held yesterday on the grounds of Bangkok’s Thammasat University Tha Prachan Campus commemorating the 44th anniversary of the ‘Thammasat University Massacre’, the violent crackdown on students by right-wing militia and army in the morning of October 6, 1976. Former student leaders, university alumni and opposition politicians came to pay their respects for the fallen and voice…

  • Northern Thailand NewsThousands gather for merit-making ceremony in Korat

    Thousands gather for merit-making ceremony in Korat

    Tens of thousands of mostly residents of Nakhon Ratchasima attended a Buddhist merit making ceremony in Korat today to pay tribute to the late King Narai the Great, founder and heroine of the north eastern province, Thao Suranaree, during the early days of the Chakri Dynasty, and to remember the victims of the mass shooting last Saturday. The gunman was…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSlain policemen honoured in Royal ceremony

    Slain policemen honoured in Royal ceremony

    The two policemen who died ending the shooting rampage in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima were honourably received in a royally sponsored bathing ceremony in Bangkok yesterday. The bodies of Captain Trakul Tha-asa and Senior Sergeant Major Petcharat Kamchadpai, both 35 years old, were transported on ceremonial trucks from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok, their coffins covered with the national…

  • Thai LifePhuket’s lifeguards say goodbye to a champion of local beach safety

    Phuket’s lifeguards say goodbye to a champion of local beach safety

    PHOTOS: Phuket Lifeguard Service A commemoration ceremony has been held for Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, a local Phuketian who helped drive Phuket’s first beach lifeguard services. He passed away on Friday morning after a heart attack. He first experienced chest pains whilst delivering his daughter to school in Phuket Town on Friday morning, drove himself immediately to the Vachira Hospital nearby but…

  • EventsRehearsals continue for the grand Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok

    Rehearsals continue for the grand Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok

    The next rehearsals for the Royal Barge Procession, the final event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) in 2019, will be held on August 22 and 29, September 3, 10, 17, 23, and 27 and October 3, 7, and 10. The full-dress rehearsals are being held be on October 17 and 21. The Royal Barge…