Sonia Faleiro's new book, 'The Robe and the Sword,' explores the unsettling rise of Buddhist extremism in South Asia, ...

APEX, N.C. (RNS) — Judging from the crowds who lined up for miles on the side of the road to greet them and hand them flowers, oranges and bottled water, the simple act of walking for peace sparked ...

The destruction of a Hindu god statue on contested land between Thailand and Cambodia by the Thai military last month was ...

As these monks from Thailand, Laos and Vietnam go from town to town and county to county across several states in the USA, ...

A grassroots initiative based in Thailand is quietly transforming surplus food into a lifeline for the poor, as millions ...

Heading to Moissy-Cramayel in Seine-et-Marne to celebrate Songkran at Wat Thammapatip, an incredible Buddhist temple. This vibrant Thai New Year festival will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Have I understood correctly? Collaborating with the Royal Thai Army, some monks are blessing statues in order to promote patriotism and warring?I seem to recall some adage having it that such ...

Stay informed on Northern Thailand news with The Thaiger - covering Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai, local events, business, ...

‘Not a gym’: Thai temple warns tourists against doing yoga in ‘revealing’ clothing at ancient site - Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai warns it will permanently close for foreign tourists if disrespectful beh ...

The two-day conference brings together Buddhist leaders, policymakers, and scholars under the theme, ‘Collective Wisdom, ...

Authorities at Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai urge visitors to respect sacred grounds and warn of possible closure to tourists ...

Nong Or Monastic Center in Central Pattaya held a meeting to discuss plans for the construction of a new ordination hall ...