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It gives us immense pleasure to inform that Shri Digamber Jain Samaj, Bangkok has completed the transfer of ownership of a 3 storey townhouse property on 19th July 2007 in the name of “Digambar Jain Foundation” (DJF) at house # 143/3, near K. Building Apartment, Soi Putha Osoth, off Maha Set Road, Suriwong, Bangkok.
It is indeed a memorable event and a milestone for the growth of Jainism in Thailand and for all Digambar Jains living here for past several years.
The Jin Bimb (statue) and prayer hall are located on the 2nd Floor. Ground floor contains store, shower and WC area. 3rd Floor is an open hall for Swadhyay. The space is adequate for the current size of Digamber Jain community.
Even though, Digamber and Shwetamber, both sects are followers of same Tirthankers and Jain philosophy and have jointly observed all major Jain festivals in the past and will continue to do so in future as well, it was felt during past 2-3 years by Digamber Jain community in Thailand to have their own Jin Mandir (Temple) owing to the fact that Digamber Jin Bimb is Vitraagi (without any adoration) and the method of worshipping and Pujan vidhi is also different from other sects.
There are over 500 Jain families living in Thailand, mostly in Bangkok, for past several years. Out of them, about 100 are Digamber Jain families and the rest are Shwetamber families. Shwetambers also have their Derasar in the vicinity, built few years ago. Majority of the Jains are in the Gems and Jewelry business.
In April 2004, current President of All India Digamber Jain Mahasabha, Shri Nirmal Kumar Ji Sethi, had visited Bangkok and had inspired us to construct a temple for the Digamber Jains.
The Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Alumni Association, Thailand (IIT AAT) was formed about 20 years ago as a result of the initiative taken by some IITians living in Bangkok who saw the need to foster a relationship among former students of this prestigious institution and establish bonds with the Alma Mater.
The Thai-Bharat cultural lodge (TBCL) was started in October 1940, with the object of encouraging the comparative study of Indian and Thai culture and to acquaint the Thai and Indian public with the history and culture of each other. As it turns out, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was the person who laid down the foundation of the same.
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Geeta Ashram, 2194/47-51 New Road Soi 74/3 Opposite Wat Phrayakri Police Station, Bangkok 10120 Tel. 66 2 291 1967, Fax: 66 2 237 5525
Geeta Ashram is dedicated to the holistic development of a human being, with emphasis on individual character, values and actions through the study and practice of the divine teachings of Bhagavad Geeta.
Maharashtra Mandal has been in operation since 1989. It is a small but very closely knit association and has been working very well within the Maharashtrian community in Bangkok. They have about 100 families as their members. Presently, they operate from the residence of the President of the Mandal.
Thailand Hindi Parishad is an association of people who meet up regularly and discuss Hindi literature and issues related to the Hindi Language. Check out their next meeting details in the Calendar.
Some recent events organised by Thailand Hindi Parishad :-
“ Bangla Thai Mohona ” was born in the year 2004 as a result of the initiative taken by few Bengal loving people living in Thailand with an objective to :-
Promote philanthropic activities and help the members to promote their activities resulting in the well being of the society.
Facilitate understanding and fraternity between the people of Thailand and people of Bengal.
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