Lop Buri keeps ancient traditions alive by giving monks candies after Buddhist Lent
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023
A local ethnic community in Lop Buri got together to keep a century-old tradition alive and hand candies to monks on the first day after Buddhist Lent.
Shwedagon Pagoda thronged with visitors on Full Moon Day of Thadingyut
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023
A large number of pilgrims are visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon City today, on Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (Abhidhamma Day) in 1385 Myanmar Era ( On Sunday ).
Nong Khai braces for one of nature’s weirdest wonders: Naga fireballs
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
Thousands of people are expected to line the Thai side of the Mekong River in Nong Khai on Sunday and Monday to view the mysterious annual phenomenon known as Naga fireballs.
Nong Khai counts down to Naga Fireball Festival, the province’s biggest annual event
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2023
Nong Khai province is preparing to once again organise the Naga Fireball Festival, an annual event linked to the celebration of the end of the Buddhist lent, which this year falls from October 20 to 30.
Mae Hong Son bamboo bridge holds strong as devotees give alms to mark Buddhist Lent
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2023
Local devotees and tourists queued up on a bamboo bridge over a rice field in Mae Hong Son to give alms to monks and novices as they enter the three-month-long Buddhist Lent period.