Giant Buddha Head Attracts Lotto Hunters
NAKHON PANOM — Buddhist worshipers are flocking to the fallen head of a giant Buddha statue, which was recently unearthed in Nakhon Panom province, in search of good luck.
CAPO Slams Court Official's 'Favouritism' Letter
BANGKOK — The government has harshly criticised a top court official for lobbying the chief of the Royal Thai Police to grant a promotion to a policeman he knows personally.
Snake Ridden Community Told To Build Spirit Shrine
SUPHANBURI — A gated community in Suphanburi province suffering from an infestation of cobra snakes has been advised by a necromancer to appease the “angry snake goddess” by building her a shrine.
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Investigation into Murder of Redshirt Poet Deepens
BANGKOK - The motive behind the fatal shooting of a pro-government poet and activist remains a mystery, as police refuse to rule the case as a political assassination.
New Charges Filed Against Disgraced Ex-Monk Yantra
BANGKOK — A Buddhist activist has filed new charges against the defrocked monk Yantra for continually posing as a monk despite protests from the national Buddhist authorities.
Officials Clarify 'Somalian Crown Prince' News Reports
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement clarifying that, despite a number of media reports, the republic of Somalia does not in fact have a Crown Prince.
PCAD Protesters Crash Election Forum
BANGKOK — Hundreds of anti-government protesters are demonstrating outside the hotel where representatives of various political parties are meeting for a talk on Thailand's future election.
Gold Coffin For Saraburi Amulet-Master Monk
SARABURI—Disciples of a prominent Buddhist monk in Saraburi have honoured his passing by interring his body in a gilded coffin.
Traditional Dance Graces Musician's Funeral
ANG THONG — A group of musicians performed a festive traditional dance and music show at the funeral of their band founder in Ang Thong province yesterday, honouring the man's dying wish.
