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Group says statue promotes devil worship
Group says statue promotes devil worship
Friday 18 August 2023 07:32 AM
BANGKOK: A group of Buddhist artists is urging a hotel in Bangkok to remove a controversial sculpture from its premises, saying its unsightly appearance disturbs passers-by.
Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
Thursday 27 July 2023 04:30 PM
PHUKET: Several temples across the island underwent a series of extensive cleaning campaigns today (July 27) as Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 71st birthday tomorrow.
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
Sunday 23 July 2023 08:29 AM
PHUKET: Officials are urging people to take advantage of five days of holidays over six days next weekend as the country celebrates the 71st birthday of His Majesty The King next Friday (July 28) and observes two major Budhhist religious holidays ‒ Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) ‒ on Aug 1-2.
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
TAT promotes ‘faith-based tourism’
Friday 23 June 2023 11:03 AM
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to organise an event promoting 12 spiritual tourism routes throughout the country, it was confirmed yesterday (June 22).
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
Saturday 3 June 2023 04:48 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials, led by Governor Narong Woonciew, joined a merit-making and blessing ceremony this morning (June 3) to honor the 45th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida. Coinciding with her birthday this year is Visakha Bucha Day, one of the major Buddhist holidays.
High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
Monday 8 May 2023 04:00 PM
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Police have found more money and gold bullion worth about B100 million buried behind Phra Ajarn Khom’s temple in Nakhon Ratchasima province, raising his alleged embezzlement to almost B300mn.
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims ready to mark end of Ramadan
Friday 21 April 2023 02:07 PM
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket, and Thailand, will observe the Islamic holy day Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, on Saturday (Apr 22).
Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention
Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention
Monday 10 April 2023 10:20 AM
DALLAS: More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were detained for overstaying their visas in Thailand have arrived in the United States where they will seek permanent asylum in Texas.
Governor breaks fast with island Muslims
Governor breaks fast with island Muslims
Thursday 6 April 2023 09:42 AM
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket Narong Woonciew earlier this week sat down to break fast with local Muslim leaders as a show of respect and support for the island’s Muslims during Ramadan.
Phuket Muslims observe Ramadan
Phuket Muslims observe Ramadan
Thursday 23 March 2023 09:08 AM
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket, and Thailand, are now observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan following a proclamation by the Chularatchamontri, Sheikul Islam Aziz Phitakkumpon, the leading Muslim cleric for the nation.
Hanukkah in Phuket celebrated on Patong Beach
Hanukkah in Phuket celebrated on Patong Beach
Thursday 22 December 2022 12:33 PM
PHUKET: Phuket’s Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah last Sunday (Dec 18) with a congregation on Patong Beach to mark the beginning of the religious holiday.
Governor leads robe-offering ceremony for Royal Tuition Scholarship Project
Governor leads robe-offering ceremony for Royal Tuition Scholarship Project
Friday 11 November 2022 09:36 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Nov 10) led a robe-offering ceremony for Buddhist monks in Phuket as part of the Phuket Provincial Office’s ongoing contributions under the Royal Tuition Scholarship Project.
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
Tuesday 18 October 2022 02:50 PM
SINGAPORE: A Singapore film on religious and LGBTQ issues that premiered in New York this year has been banned in the city-state because it could create “social division”, authorities said.
No alcohol day, public holidays to be observed next week
No alcohol day, public holidays to be observed next week
Friday 7 October 2022 10:56 AM
PHUKET: A ban on the sale of alcohol will come into effect at midnight Sunday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month “Rains Retreat” often referred to as Buddhist Lent.
Phuket Central Mosque rises near airport
Phuket Central Mosque rises near airport
Thursday 15 September 2022 12:03 PM
PHUKET: Komol Dumlak, Chairman of the Phuket Islamic Committee, has called on people to not criticise the construction of the project now branded as the ‘Phuket Central Mosque’, and has denied claims that the mosque is being built using government funds.
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
Sunday 7 August 2022 02:30 PM
PHUKET: Teachers and students from Muslim Wittaya School in Koh Kaew welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis Malaysia yesterday (Aug 6).
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
Tuesday 2 August 2022 09:03 AM
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (Aug 1) that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.
National Human Rights Commission mediates complaints over Kamala mosque speaker noise
National Human Rights Commission mediates complaints over Kamala mosque speaker noise
Thursday 28 July 2022 12:56 PM
PHUKET: Assistant Professor Suchart Setthamalini of the National Human Rights Commission was in Phuket yesterday (July 27) as mediator with the hope of amicably resolving complaints over the volume of the speaker noise emanating from Kamala Mosque.
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
Monday 11 July 2022 03:47 PM
PHUKET: The auspicious Buddhist holidays Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent), also called “Vassa”, will be observed across the country on Wednesday and Thursday (July 13-14), respectively.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Monday 11 July 2022 10:08 AM
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket yesterday (July 10) celebrated Eid al-Adha, or Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha is the second and bigger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. The holiday honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

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