webfact Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 PM holds Islamic banquet to mark the end of RamadanBANGKOK, 16 June 2016 (NNT)-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hosted a banquet to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.Among those attending the banquet at Government House in Bangkok, were Sheikhul Arsis Pitakkhumpol, Cabinet members and members of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand as well as other Islamic officials and Thai Muslims.The premier expressed his gratitude to those who came to the banquet which marked the end of the fasting period. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and it is observed by Muslims around the world.It is the time for them to study the Holy Quran, begin fasting and refrain from all vices. General Prayut wished them prosperity and encouraged them to be part of a movement to restore peace in the country.The Sheikhul thanked the Prime Minister and the government for the hospitality. He said Thailand has diverse cultural and religious groups, adding that they are all co-existing peacefully.He also offered his encouragement to General Prayut and wished him the strength to continue to do his best for the country and Thai people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Ramadan finish on or about July 5th? Isn't that why its called the holy "month"of Ramadan? June 6th till 16th is not even half way there. http://www.when-is.com/ramadan-2016.asp Edited June 16, 2016 by Pomthai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 How strange! It ain't nowhere near finished yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Ramadan just started. Was the banquet held in the evening or did the guests of honor all have to stand and watch the "PM" feed his face? Edited June 16, 2016 by taony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 My guess is the article was written by a time traveler or perhaps more evidence that a lot of news is contrived rubbish written before an event even takes place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Can somebody remind the PM that this is a Buddhist country ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laocowboy2 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Ramadan finish on or about July 5th? Isn't that why its called the holy "month"of Ramadan? June 6th till 16th is not even half way there. http://www.when-is.com/ramadan-2016.asp It depends on the moon for the exact date but Ramadan is expected to end on the evening of July 6th with the first day of Eid on July 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laocowboy2 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Lousy reporting. The dinner was probably an Iftar which is the meal at the end of the day at which Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up-country_sinclair Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Lousy reporting. The dinner was probably an Iftar which is the meal at the end of the day at which Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan. "Yes", to the first sentence. And "most likely", to the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGWTFBBQDISSHITCRAY Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Will the Thai press stop embarrassing yourselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 No. They are in a fierce competition with the police!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamhua Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is the prime minister Muslim? He talks like he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is the prime minister Muslim? He talks like he is Indeed strange for a supposedly Buddhist PM in a country where 95% or more of the population are Buddhist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Just another fine piece by NNT. If an apocalypse wiped out Thailand except for one NNT writer, on the following day he would issue the following news report: "Tourism Expected to Rise by Year End". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Best part they were served pork chops cause PM got great deal on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhream Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Where's my invite to the PMs Christmas dinner then? There's only one true god. MONEY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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