Tag: Buddhism
Thailand considers lifting alcohol ban on afternoons and religious days
Thailand may end its 53-year-old ban on the sale of alcohol in the afternoon, as well as on Buddhist religious days, as the prime minister [Read More…]
Public Invited to Venerate Sacred Buddha’s Tooth Relic at Sanam Luang
BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – Members of the public are invited to venerate the Sacred Buddha’s Tooth Relic, temporarily enshrined at Sanam Luang from now until [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at International Airports
On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Alcohol Sales Allowed [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Allowed on Thai Religious Holidays at Major Airports to Boost Tourism
On July 4th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit chaired the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee meeting to discuss new packaging and warning label regulations [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Banned Nationwide in Thailand On Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of alcoholic [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours. Alcohol Sales [Read More…]
Man Arrested in Bangkok After Embezzling 41 Million Baht from Buddhism Foundation
A man was arrested in Bangkok after he admitted to having embezzled 41 million baht from a Buddhism foundation. Five Overstaying Pakistani Nationals Arrested Illegally [Read More…]
Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays
Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) have voiced their opposition to the government’s ban on alcohol sales on important Buddhism-related holidays, saying [Read More…]
