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Wat Buamongkol School Alumni Class of 33 Donate 5,000 Baht Educational Fund to Support Deserving Students
Wat Buamongkol School's Class of 33 alumni donated 5,000 baht to support deserving current students through the school's alumni association. The funds will help high-achieving students facing financial hardship access education.
Heart-Stopping Moment: One Gecko Uses Its Mouth to Save Another From Falling, But Loses Grip
A larger gecko attempted a dramatic rescue after gripping a smaller one's mouth as it dangled from a ceiling in Nakhon Ratchasima, but lost its grip after nearly five minutes—though the smaller gecko survived the three-meter fall unharmed.
ISTAF Sepaktakraw Rules Clarified: The 'Phu Tawan' Move Has Not Been a Foul for 14 Years
Thailand's men's sepaktakraw team withdrew from their World Cup match against Malaysia, protesting a foul call that experts confirm violates current ISTAF rules—line-stepping penalties were removed in 2012.
Aerobics Instructor Kru Took: The First Dance Teacher of Suan Lum Park Opens Up About Her 28-Year Journey
Kru Took has taught aerobics at Suan Lum Park for 28 years, blending multiple dance styles to create energetic classes that attract people of all ages seeking fun and fitness in the revitalized public space.
Thai Volleyball Association Hosts Unity Event to Build Team Spirit Ahead of 2026 Major Championships
The Thai Volleyball Association honored national athletes and coaches at its Family Day event in Bangkok, distributing over 10 million baht in prizes while preparing the women's team for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League in China.
Pattani FC Makes History With T1 Promotion; Twi Highlights Economic Turnaround and Halal as Peace-Building Tool
Pattani FC secured promotion to Thai League 1 after 17 years, with thousands celebrating in the streets as the club's success is seen as an economic boost and peace-building tool for the southern province.
Ancient Stupa Cracks Open to Reveal Treasures: Hundreds of Buddha Images Hidden in 4 Underground Chambers, Estimated Over 100 Years Old
Excavation of a cracked stupa at a temple in Samut Prakan Province revealed hundreds of ancient Buddha statues hidden in four underground chambers, with artifacts dating back over 100 years to Thailand's Rattanakosin period.
Fresh from the Pulpit – Ecclesiastical Chief Urges Region 13 Clergy to Uphold Duties and Practice Patience
The ecclesiastical chief of Region 13 gathered provincial Buddhist clergy on May 12 to establish development plans for four major task groups, emphasizing patience and compassion as cornerstones for effective monastic administration and pub
Buddhist Amulet Circles – The First Edition Coin of Luang Pu Haem from Wat Sri Wa Boriburn Pisai, Surin Province
Luang Pu Haem of Surin Province created rare first-edition coins in 1987 as sacred Buddhist amulets, now highly valued by devotees for their distinctive alpaca metal design and limited distribution of just 5,000 pieces.
Sacred Amulet News – Large and Small Serpent Coins of Luang Pho Obhasi from Wat Phutthabuscha
Luang Pho Obhasi, a Bangkok monk famous for burning offerings to combat human greed and delusion, created protective amulet coins in 1953 that remain highly valued by devotees today. The ascetic teacher, who died in 1955 with his body uncor
Fresh from Youth – 'Tub' Enters the Classroom: The Way of the Mani Youth
Mani youth at a Satun school are learning traditional forest skills like building shelters and roasting tubers alongside formal education, bridging their indigenous lifestyle with modern aspirations while facing challenges like lack of elec
Residents Flock to Consecration Ceremony for Kampaeng Sawk Buddha Images; Lottery Enthusiasts Seek Lucky Numbers from Blessed Water
Hundreds gathered at Wat Sawang Arom temple in Nakhon Pathom province on May 24 for a consecration ceremony of ancient Sukhothai-period Buddha amulets, with lottery enthusiasts seeking lucky numbers from the blessed water afterward.