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The role of monks in modern Thai society: Has Buddhism gone astray?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Out and about on the streets and sights of Bangkok, there’s a spectacle blend of modern and ancient smells, sounds and sights to be had. On one end of the city, you’ll find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, hi tech shopping malls, hi-speed sky train and subway transit systems, posh fashion districts, and IT hubs […]

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Makha Bucha Buddhist Holiday in Thailand: Full Moon Thai- Lunar- Tradition Holidays

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Yesterday, Thursday, February 21, 2008 was the full moon in Thailand, or more specifically, keun 15 kum, duan saam ขื้น ๑๕ ค่ำ เดือนสาม which means the 15th waxing moon since the last new moon (full moon) of the third month.
It’s a full moon, but it’s not to be celebrated in a massive party, at least […]

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Loi Kratong (Loy Krathong) Thai holiday: Respecting the Water spirits in Phetchaburi province at Thailand’s rivers and oceans

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

With the passing of last Saturday came the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month (usually in November) which marks one of Thailand’s most popular traditional holidays–Loy Kratong (also spelt Loi Kratong), where in the moonlit hours, after the sun has gone down until the peak of midnight, couples, families, and friends head […]

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Phuket Vegan Fest: Known popularly as the Vegetarian Festival

Friday, October 12th, 2007

It’s that time of year again, where the Chinese Thais in the south go 9 days and 9 nights of avoiding meat or any animal products, being possessed by what they would have you believe sacred spirits–though I say they’re just hungry and delirous . Not sure if I’m going to do the whole 9 […]

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I won the lottery…in my dreams: Thai Government Lottery

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Well…at least I am rich in a parallel world. Life moves on.
Several nights ago, I had a dream that I somehow inherited a large sum of money and was trying to decide how much to give to the temple schools that I teach at in Samut Songkhram. Upon waking up, I was contemplating a possible […]

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Queen Save the God!

Monday, August 13th, 2007

As Thailand’s National Mothers’ Day passed yesterday, Her Majesty, Queen Sirikit’s 75th birthday , I’ve grown to respect the beloved Queen even more for her wise and laudable words in her annual speech.
Admittedly, I didn’t actually tune in to the speech live last evening as I was with my family out and about, and don’t […]

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