Inside Wat Phra Kaew Wang Na, a rare window into Bangkok’s royal past
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
For a limited period, Wat Phra Kaew Wang Na is opening its historic ordination hall, revealing centuries of royal history, Buddhist art and remarkable murals.
Ever wondered why temple murals look the way they do? They aren't just art, they’re "Ancient Infographics." Discover the hidden logic behind Thailand’s original mass media.
Visakha Bucha Day 2026: history and significance of Buddhism’s global holy day
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
Visakha Bucha Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 31, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, with merit-making and candlelit ceremonies held nationwide.
This Thai temple is worth billions of dollars. | The Signal EP18
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
From its rise as one of Thailand’s most influential Buddhist movements to allegations of financial misconduct, a dramatic 2017 temple siege, and the sudden closure of the case this year, this episode of #TheSignal looks at how faith, money, and political influence collided in one of the country’s most consequential modern controversies.
Temple crematorium in Nakhon Phanom shuts as fuel shortage disrupts funerals
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Wat Mahathat in Nakhon Phanom temporarily shuts its crematorium after fuel shortages prevent stockpiling oil needed for its pollution-control cremation furnace