{
  "id": 16535362,
  "title": "Awk Phansa Marks the End of Buddhist Lent in Thailand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/awk-phansa-marks-the-end-of-buddhist-lent-in-thailand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:16:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/lifestyles/awk-phansa-thailand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "CHIANG RAI – Thailand is bursting with vibrant colors and deep spiritual devotion today. Millions of people are gathering nationwide to celebrate the holiday of Awk Phansa. This significant event officially marks the end of the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat. Monks are finally stepping out of their temple grounds after months of strict, dedicated meditation. […] The post Awk Phansa Marks the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}