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Based on 6 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Global Church News - Lahore: Caritas teaching Christian women to read and write Jun 09, 2016 Free courses are part of a project launched in 2014. [1]

Thailand’s 300,000 Roman Catholics prayed today for the repose of the soul of former pope Benedict XVI who died at age 95 on new year’s eve at his Vatican mona [2]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Two women dressed as Buddhist nuns, with shaved heads and wearing white robes, were spotted soliciting money from passersby and tourists in the bustling Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok at around 4 PM on September 9. [3]

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya was abuzz with activity as Thai and foreign Buddhist devotees flocked to temples to observe Asalha Bucha Day on July 20 and Buddhist Lent on July 21, two significant annual Buddhist religious holidays. [4]

DestinationsLaos village buzzes with tourists over rumors of lost 'golden city' Residents hope for economic boost after ancient treasures unearthed Buddha statues discovered in the Mekong River are stored at a temple in Bokeo province, Laos. [5]

By PATRICK BOEHLER / THE IRRAWADDY Friday, January 27, 2012 [6]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 85% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Lahore: Caritas teaching Christian women to read and write Jun 09, 2016 Free courses are part of a project launched in 2014.

[2] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-01-01 · 39% match

Thai masses held in remembrance of controversial Pope Benedict XVI

Thailand’s 300,000 Roman Catholics prayed today for the repose of the soul of former pope Benedict XVI who died at age 95 on new year’s eve at his Vatican mona

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-09-11 · 34% match

Women dressed as nuns soliciting money in Bangkok violates religious guidelines

BANGKOK, Thailand – Two women dressed as Buddhist nuns, with shaved heads and wearing white robes, were spotted soliciting money from passersby and tourists in the bustling Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok at around 4 PM on September 9.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-22 · 33% match

Nightlife paused as Pattaya observes Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya was abuzz with activity as Thai and foreign Buddhist devotees flocked to temples to observe Asalha Bucha Day on July 20 and Buddhist Lent on July 21, two significant annual Buddhist religious holidays.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-01-19 · 32% match

Laos village buzzes with tourists over rumors of lost 'golden city'

DestinationsLaos village buzzes with tourists over rumors of lost 'golden city' Residents hope for economic boost after ancient treasures unearthed Buddha statues discovered in the Mekong River are stored at a temple in Bokeo province, Laos.

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 30% match

Preaching to Different Choirs

By PATRICK BOEHLER / THE IRRAWADDY Friday, January 27, 2012

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