Day: July 10, 2025

Opening of the 1st ‘World Military Muay Thai Games’ at Siam Paragon

Bangkok: The 1st World Military Muay Thai Games is set to kick off today at Siam Paragon, while CISM announced that Muay Thai will be included in the 2027 World Military Games in the United States. The Royal Thai Army Headquarters, together with the Military Sports Promotion Association (Thailand), confirmed

Asarnha Bucha Day Marks a Pivotal Moment in Buddhist History

Bangkok: ‘Kamphu’ has elucidated the rich history and significance of ‘Asalha Bucha Day,’ observed on the 15th day of the waning moon of the 8th lunar month. This day marks a monumental event in Buddhist history when the Lord Buddha announced Buddhism for the first time, two months after his

Three Cambodian Women Arrested for Breaking Wall to Enter Thailand for Work

Aranyaprathet: Three Cambodian women have been apprehended for illegally breaking through the wall of a rental room near the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, in an attempt to enter Thailand for work. According to Thai News Agency, soldiers patrolling the Thai-Cambodian border in Ban Klong Luek discovered

Surin Hosts Unique Alms Ceremony on Elephant Back

Bangkok: Surin held an event where merit was made by offering alms on the backs of elephants for Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day 2568. According to Thai News Agency, the event saw participation from both Thai and foreign individuals, as well as tourists, who gathered to make merit

Retired Military Officer Arrested for Attempted Robbery at Convenience Store

Lopburi: A lone robber was apprehended after attempting to rob a convenience store in the middle of the night, causing a stir in Lopburi City. The perpetrator, a 66-year-old retired military officer, was swiftly arrested by local police. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place at a convenience

Man Caught Crawling Through Drainpipe in Border Crossing Incident

Aranyaprathet: Soldiers have intensified security measures at the Aranyaprathet border following the arrest of a man attempting to crawl through a drainpipe to re-enter Thailand illegally. The man, identified as Mr. Apirak, aged 40, claimed he was suffering from lung disease and was coerced by his mother to work as

Buddhists Gather Nationwide to Observe Asarnha Bucha Day

Chachoengsao: Buddhists across the country flock to make merit and offer alms to monks on Asarnha Bucha Day for good fortune. According to Thai News Agency, at Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan, the governor of Chachoengsao Province presided over the alms-giving ceremony of dry food and rice on the occasion of