Ubon ratchathani: The candle procession tradition in Ubon Ratchathani has begun, attracting many Thai and foreign tourists eager to admire the candle trees’ beauty. This year’s festival will be held over two days, July 10-11, showcasing 44 candles in the competition, a decrease from the usual 50-plus entries. According to

Bangkok: The abbot of Wat Mai (Ya Paen) has publicly addressed rumors concerning a monk known as ‘Phra Maha,’ who reportedly engaged in a relationship with a laywoman and subsequently disrobed. The abbot clarified that he is not the individual involved in the controversy surrounding a relationship with ‘Sika K,’

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

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

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

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

Brussels: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 is a tragedy linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the European Court of Justice has ruled. 298 lives ended here. Their journey, the passengers and crew on flight MH17 from the Netherlands to Malaysia, was cut short over Ukrainian airspace, over a conflict

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Police has confirmed that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a search at Wat Pak Nam, suspecting a connection to a controversial clip involving a senior monk. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Local Administration (DLA) acknowledged the search at Wat Pak Nam, prompted by