Wat Hua Lamphong: A Temple of Compassion in Bangkok
Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Wat Hua Lamphong is more than just a place of worship—it is a beacon of generosity and tradition. Known as the “Coffin Temple,” this…
Thai journalists arrested for graffiti on Temple wall
Two Thai journalists have been arrested for their story about an activist spray painting an anarchist symbol and a symbol critical of “lese majeste” laws on a Bangkok temple wall…
Polish couple face criticism for sunbathing in temple grounds in Chiang Mai
On January 16, tourist police officers in Chuang Mai Province discovered two female Western tourists who had been seen sunbathing on a grass lawn beside the ancient pagoda in Wat…
Cambodian PM receives global criticism
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed Friday to continue relocating thousands of families from the Angkor Wat temple complex, despite growing international condemnation from rights groups. Officials have long maintained…
Indonesia will launch high-speed rail funded by China
The first high-speed train in Southeast Asia will open in Indonesia on Monday. China is funding the multibillion dollar project, which will shorten travel time between Jakarta and other major…
Large staff force for visa-free scheme
When the new visa-free policy is put into effect the next week, the Immigration Bureau (IB) will boost the number of officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to prepare for an…
Protests erupt in response to a new restriction on allowances for the elderly.
On Thursday, some 70 people gathered outside the Finance Ministry to protest a new rule that requires older individuals aged 60 and up to prove they are destitute in order…