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Vol. 1 · Issue 35
Tides · Weather · Andaman
7.6°N · 99.0°E
Sunrise 06:16 · Sunset 18:33
Live · Andaman
Local

Was the TV show Koh-Lanta actually filmed on Koh Lanta

Once, in 2001, and not on this island. The first season was shot on Ko Rok, about 27 km south, which is part of Mu Ko Lanta National Park, so the name was never arbitrary. The show has filmed almost everywhere else since, and now runs in the Philippines. You can still take a boat to Ko Rok.

Was the TV show Koh-Lanta actually filmed on Koh Lanta EXTRA

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Government Mobilizes Flood Relief and Recovery Efforts
National

Government Mobilizes Flood Relief and Recovery Efforts

Thai government officials led by Prime Minister Anutin met in Nan to coordinate flood relief efforts across northern and northeastern regions, issuing six directives for immediate assistance and long-term recovery as the situation gradually

Khaosod · 6 days ago · 2 min read
Tharina Botes Crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026
National

Tharina Botes Crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026

BANGKOK — Tharina Botes, representing Bangkok, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 after winning over both the judges and the public vote at the national pageant on Sunday. The victory at MGI Hall earned Botes the right to represent Thailand at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico later this year. Suthida Iadpu, Miss […]

Khaosod · 6 days ago · 2 min read
Thai Government Savings Bank Offers Debt Relief for Flood Victims
National

Thai Government Savings Bank Offers Debt Relief for Flood Victims

Government Savings Bank is offering flood victims a three-month debt moratorium with zero interest and forgiven accrued interest, plus new specialized low-rate loans up to 1 million baht for home repairs and business recovery in declared di

Khaosod · 6 days ago · 2 min read

Earth & Sea

Live readings · USGS & Marine Department

Seismic · Andaman shelf

Past 7 days · USGS

No earthquakes recorded in the past week. USGS ingest is running.

Tides & sea · Saladan

This week · Thai Marine Dept.

Tide forecast is not yet wired. Once the Marine Department feed lands, this panel will show the next five days of high/low water and sea-state from the Saladan gauge.

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National

Democrat Party Demands Witness Protection in Local Exam Fraud Case

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National

Amnesty Law Covers Political Cases 2005-2025, All Cases Need Committee Review

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Police

Chon Buri School Accused of Protecting Abusive Teacher

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Cabinet to Approve 9,000 Baht Aid for Nan Flood Victims
National

Cabinet to Approve 9,000 Baht Aid for Nan Flood Victims

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PM Convenes Urgent Security Meeting on Southern Border Unrest
National

PM Convenes Urgent Security Meeting on Southern Border Unrest

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Ping Ping Shines with Fighter's Heart at Miss Universe Thailand 2026
Tourism

Ping Ping Shines with Fighter's Heart at Miss Universe Thailand 2026

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Opposition to Present New Evidence in Senate Fraud Case
National

Opposition to Present New Evidence in Senate Fraud Case

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What animals live on Koh Lanta, and which ones you will actually see EXTRA
Local

What animals live on Koh Lanta, and which ones you will actually see

3 days ago · 10 min

Travel & Food

Where to go · what to eat · this week

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