Day: August 16, 2025

MCU Launches Initiative to Educate on Temple Financial Management

Bangkok: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), in collaboration with the Office of the Auditor General of Thailand, the Office of National Buddhism, and MCOT Public Company Limited, has initiated the “Providing Knowledge on Accounting for Income, Expenditure, and the Management of Temple Assets” project. The event took place at Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University

TAT Commemorates 65th Anniversary with ‘OSOTHO & FRIENDS Garden Fair’

Bangkok: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is celebrating its 65th anniversary by inviting people to the ‘OSOTHO and FRIENDS Garden Fair’ at the Museum of Siam. According to Thai News Agency, the event will take place from August 15-17, featuring a green-themed garden fair aimed at promoting eco-friendly tourism

Wat Khrueawan’s Former Treasurer Accused of Embezzling 56 Million Baht

Bangkok: Wat Khrueawan held a press conference to clarify the legal proceedings against the former treasurer for embezzling 56 million baht from temple funds. A 10-year background check revealed 240 instances of forging the abbot’s signature. The abbot admitted to being disappointed and regretful for having trusted someone close to

Modified Sedan Crash Causes Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up on Expressway

Nonthaburi: A modified sedan lost control and crashed into 10 cars on the expressway, causing a major traffic disruption. The accident took place at the Muang Thong Thani entrance heading towards Bang Pa-in, as captured by a dashcam at 12:59 AM. According to Thai News Agency, three white sedans were

Raid on Illegal Chinese Pub Uncovers Over 300 Patrons in Bangkok

Bangkok: Police from Huai Khwang Police Station and related agencies raided a Chinese pub illegally operating and found over 300 tourists, with six testing positive for drugs. According to Thai News Agency, last midnight, officers from Huai Khwang Police Station, along with several agencies including the Office of the Narcotics

Police Raid Unlicensed Bangkok Venue, Arrest 41 Myanmar Nationals After Drug Tests

Bangkok: Wang Thonglang Police Station officers raided a drug party involving Myanmar nationals. Urine tests revealed 41 people tested positive for drugs. They responded to the ‘NO Drugs NO Dealers’ campaign and raided an unlicensed entertainment venue. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Bunsom, Commissioner of the

Thai Dinosaur Exhibition Unveils Virtual Reality Experience of Prehistoric Species

Bangkok: Opening the world of a hundred million years, the first-ever Thai dinosaur exhibition titled ’13 Dinos of Siam’ is set to take visitors on a mesmerizing journey into the ancient past. The exhibition will showcase 13 dinosaur species using cutting-edge virtual reality technology, allowing attendees to “travel back in