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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

The Japan Times · Published 6h ago · Impact 62%
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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

Avoiding drugs and alcohol is a key precept of Buddhism, but Thailand, where more than 90% of people are Buddhist, has Asia's third highest per capita consumption of alcohol.

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