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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

It’s almost time for the Hajj, one of the most important ceremonies of Islam. This year it will fall between 7-12 July 2022. But because the CO [1]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, led by Permanent Secretary Yupha Taweewattanakitborvon, attended a cultural program on September 26 at Wat Suthat Thepwararam. [2]

BANGKOK, 19 February 2013 The Ministry of Culture is set to organize religious activities later this week to commemorate Makha Bucha Day which falls on February 25 this year. [3]

Dawn was breaking when I reached the neighborhood of Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most significant Buddhist temples in the historic town of Luang Prabang, in northern Laos. [4]

BANGKOK -- In 1955, an 18-year-old Thai found himself overwhelmed by the dazzle and bustle of a Japanese city. One minute, he was standing in a sea of neon lights in Shinsaibashi, a busy shopping district in Osaka. [5]

By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008 By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008 By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008 [6]

Banks, offices will be closed This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day) falls on Monday, February 25. Government offices, banks and many businesses will be closed. [7]

Local media outlets have reported subdued Makha Bucha activity this year. Many people have opted to prepare their own set of monk offerings, rather than buying pre-made offerings from vendors. [8]

Sources
[1] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-05-29 · 85% match

Thailand recommends preparation before traveling to perform Hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

It’s almost time for the Hajj, one of the most important ceremonies of Islam. This year it will fall between 7-12 July 2022. But because the CO

[2] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-09-27 · 32% match

Thai culture celebrated at Wat Suthat to mark 100th birthday of King Ananda Mahidol

BANGKOK, Thailand – Senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, led by Permanent Secretary Yupha Taweewattanakitborvon, attended a cultural program on September 26 at Wat Suthat Thepwararam.

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-02-20 · 37% match

Culture Min to host Makha Bucha Day activities

BANGKOK, 19 February 2013 The Ministry of Culture is set to organize religious activities later this week to commemorate Makha Bucha Day which falls on February 25 this year.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-02-28 · 36% match

Time for tourists in Asia to stop behaving badly

Dawn was breaking when I reached the neighborhood of Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most significant Buddhist temples in the historic town of Luang Prabang, in northern Laos.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-04-12 · 34% match

Thai mogul relishes his Japan-spent youth

BANGKOK -- In 1955, an 18-year-old Thai found himself overwhelmed by the dazzle and bustle of a Japanese city. One minute, he was standing in a sea of neon lights in Shinsaibashi, a busy shopping district in Osaka.

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 39% match

Maung Aye Visits India, Activists Protest

By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008 By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008 By WAI MOE Thursday, April 3, 2008

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-02-20 · 32% match

Monday, February 25 is Makha Bucha Day

Banks, offices will be closed This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day) falls on Monday, February 25. Government offices, banks and many businesses will be closed.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-02-16 · 32% match

Vendors see lower spending on Makha Bucha Day in Thailand

Local media outlets have reported subdued Makha Bucha activity this year. Many people have opted to prepare their own set of monk offerings, rather than buying pre-made offerings from vendors.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-11-27 · 32% match

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[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-02-22 · 32% match

Govt Asks Buddhist Leaders to Act Against Badly Behaved Monks

Religious Affairs and Culture Minister U Aung Ko has urged the nation’s highest religious authority to take action against monks who disgrace Buddhism through their activities or speech.

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