Wirapol Sukphol, a jet-setting monk known for his lavish lifestyle, made international headlines in 2017 when he was charged with sex offences, fraud and money laundering. And in 2022, a temple in the ...

The ceremony in Chaiyaphum province, just over five hours’ drive from Bangkok, is part of a growing movement in Thailand where “forest monks” are linking Buddhist practice with environmental activism.

Thailand’s e-commerce market grew 14% in 2024 to reach 1.1 trillion baht, with projections of 1.6 trillion baht by 2027. Now ...

Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south ...

The Pew report reveals how religious disaffiliation and population growth have influenced the global religious landscape.

A number of factors influence religious demographics, such as fertility, mortality, migration and religious switching -- which Pew defines as changing in adulthood from a childhood religious group to ...

The study found that Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group, up 21% since 2010 with a total population of 2 billion.

Although Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand, the country is home to people of various faiths, resulting in a society rich in beliefs, ways of life and religious art that reflect ...

How many Christians are there in MA? According to the latest Religious Landscape Study from Pew Research Center, 52% of adults in Massachusetts identify as Christians as of 2024 — the most ...

Which religions are most popular in VT? Demographic breakdown More Vermont adults said they are religiously unaffiliated than any other religion, according to the study.

Tourists are often surprised to find bars shut on religious holidays. Now Thailand plans to allow alcohol sales at some locations and events.