THAILAND: Functionaries of Several Religions Join to Ward off Storm Surge

A total of 499 monks, priests and other religious leaders representing Thailand's Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities are scheduled to take part in a Stop the wind, stop the water ceremony on Aug. 26 at the Samut Prakan provincial hall. An ancient statue of Buddha in the "Calming the Ocean" posture will also be [...]

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