A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to ...

Wielding a tattoo gun with his small hands, nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn expertly inks the pattern of a fanged serpent on a ...

Nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn, a young Thai tattoo artist, showcased his skills at the 2025 Thailand Tattoo Expo in Bangkok, where he worked on a tattoo for his uncle. Wielding a tattoo gun that ...

Nine-year-old Thai tattooist makes his mark Wielding a cumbersome tattoo gun with his small hands swamped in surgical gloves, nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn expertly inks the pattern of a fanged ...

A tattoo studio has raised concerns about a couple allegedly scavenging for used tattoo needles from its rubbish to use on ...

Thailand is set to relax its rigorous alcohol laws by allowing restricted sales during Buddhist holidays. This move is intended to enhance the tourists’ experience without compromising cultural ...

Following the results of the meeting of the National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee, it is confirmed that Thailand will be allowing alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holidays. On those ...

Thailand currently bans alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as during Buddhist holidays such as Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day.

This edition highlights Thailand easing alcohol restrictions for tourists on Buddhist holy days, a Bangkok tuk-tuk race ending in a serious crash, and concerns over police inaction in a Koh Pha Ngan ...

The Cabinet on Tuesday (Mar 4) approved in principle sales of alcoholic beverages on five major Buddhist holidays at ... Jantararuangtong told reporters. Thailand is already one of Asia’s ...

Thailand is preparing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater to tourists, the latest step in the country’s effort to woo more overseas visitors. The government plans to ...

A tattoo artist in India’s eastern city of Bhubaneswar has been arrested after a woman had a local deity’s likeness inked on her thigh. The tattoo sparked outrage from Hindu groups and devotees. A ...