Thailand Info Human sacrifices in Thailand Author: Josh@AsiaBackpackers Thailand Info Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Bangkok Thailand 02/08/2016 Did you know that in Thailand in the beginning of the seventeenth century the practice of human sacrifices was still wide spread? Thailand Info Human sacrifices in Thailand Historical evidence reportedly shows, that the founding of […]
Golden frog who villagers hope can predict lottery No’s Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Photo: Thairath TV Golden frog who villagers hope can predict lottery No’s. A rare golden frog born on a farm in Phrae province has become the latest excitement for locals as people travel to check out the rare animal. The frog, […]
Wildlife department defends decision to grant Zoo license to Tiger Temple Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Zoo license to Tiger Temple. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has defended its decision to grant the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province a zoo license after being criticized by an activist group. Adisorn Noochdamrong, the […]
Tiger Temple gets the go-ahead to build zoo Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Tigers chained to trees at the Tiger Temple. Photo: Reuters Tiger Temple gets the go ahead to build zoo. The controversial “Tiger Temple” has been given the go-ahead to construct a zoo on 25 rai of land after obtaining the required license. […]
Thailand alms for 10000 Buddhist monks Devotees at Dhammakaya temple give alms to tens of thousands of Buddhist monks Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Thailand alms for 10000 Buddhist monks. Over 100,000 Buddhist monks and novices gather to receive alms at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani. Photo: Reuters Tens of thousands of Buddhist […]
Sai Sin and the Sacred White Thread Thailand JUNE 5, 2015 BY ROY CAVANAGH Original Article Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Sai Sin and the Sacred White Thread Thailand. If you’re a regular visitor to Thailand, there is a good chance you’ve had white cotton bracelets tied round your wrists at some stage during your travels. […]
Two Monkeys Buddhism Thailand. On being a temporary Monk in Thailand Author : John Bickel Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery Two Monkeys Buddhism Thailand. I was once ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand for over two months. That was eight years ago now, back in the end of 2007, from November to January. Since […]
Thailand Lek Lai Kayasiddhi the mysterious element Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery About Lek Lai Thailand Lek Lai Kayasiddhi the mysterious element – is a Mysterious Sacred substance which is the subject of Legendary Tales of Miracle Powers which has become a Cult Phenomenon in recent years, due to the ease of access to information enabled […]
With more temples shunning superstition and belief in Amulets, hope grows for an end to wayward monks Link to original article from The Nation 14th January 2016 A Buddhist temple in the province of Kamphaeng Phet has erected signs advising visitors to look elsewhere if they seek superstition help from its monks – amulets for sale, […]
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Bangkok Temples 9 Famous Royal Temples Discover Thailand with thailand Discovery Bangkok’s 9 Royal Temples. There are 9 Royal Temples in Bangkok, each dedicated to a King in the Chakri Dynasty (of whom the current King is from). There is a tradition in Thailand to visit these Temples during the Songkhran period (Thai New Year) […]
Thailand Buddhism The Path to Nirvana Discover Thailand with Thailand Discovery The path to nirvana In the religion Buddhism, Meditations carry a higher weight in One’s practice to attain Nirvana. But, Dana, giving Alms and Shila, observing at least the basic five disciplines(Panchasheela, in Pali) are also vital for One’s practice. In the Maha […]