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

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: 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

Los angeles: A large drainage tunnel in Los Angeles, or LA, in the United States, partially collapsed, trapping 31 workers inside and being safely rescued. According to Thai News Agency, the LA Fire Department reported that the collapse occurred in Wilmington, LA. The tunnel, which measures 18 feet (5.5 meters)

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