Thailand News News Thailand » Religion: In Theory: Monks press for a national religion in Thailand
In Thailand, some Buddhist monks and laymen want to formally establish Buddhism as the country’s national religion in its next constitution. But one prominent Buddhist scholar is warning against such ...
News Thailand » Religion: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Decline of Buddhism in Thailand
There’s a struggle going on inside Thailand. It’s between two powerful influences. One side can be found in places like this; the other in crowded spaces like this. For now it seems that one side is ...
News Thailand » Religion: The pandemic has slowed tourism to Thailand's Buddhist temples, but the impact is more than economic
(The Conversation) — Thailand's Buddhist temples, important centers of culture and commerce, rely on donations from international visitors. Because of a steep drop in tourism, these temples have been ...
News Thailand » Religion: Thai religious leaders join global faith gathering for peace in Rome
Pope Leo XIV receives a symbolic gift from Thai Buddhist monks during the General Audience on October 29 at the Vatican. The monks were among the Thai delegation attending the 60th anniversary ...
News Thailand » Religion: Religions Come Together in Thailand to Send Message to People of Paris
'Together we implore the Almighty above to inspire and strengthen us for the building of peace,' read a joint statement from the Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh communities. Bishop Joseph ...
News Thailand » Religion: Spurred by Myanmar radicals, Thai Buddhists push for state religion status
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A campaign to enshrine Buddhism as Thailand's state religion has been galvanized by a radical Buddhist movement in neighbouring Myanmar that is accused of stoking religious tension ...
News Thailand » Religion: In Thailand, Pope tells religions to work for peace; Catholic youth to hold firm to faith
Pope Francis delivers a speech during a meeting of religious leaders at the Chulalongkorn University, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Credit: AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe.) Listen BANGKOK ...
News Thailand » Religion: Will Buddhism become Thailand's state religion?
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
News Thailand » Religion: Five religions in Thailand send powerful message to people of Paris
Uniting with other major faith groups at an interreligious 'March for Peace,' Thai Catholics on Thursday offered prayers for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. "The world is tired ...