Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Venerable Luang Pho Phet, Revered Monk, Remembered
Luang Pho Phet Intrachote, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar born in 1852, was remembered for founding Wat Wichit Pradistha in Surat Thani and his strict devotion to monastic discipline and community service.
Content Creator Pimriipy Faces Financial Crisis After Warehouse Floods
Content creator Pimriipy revealed her warehouse was devastated by flooding, revealing hundreds of millions of baht in losses from the disaster and prior business fraud. She defended selling remaining stock to survive and fund charitable com
Two Elderly Monks Care for 60 Abandoned Animals on Meager Stipends
Two elderly monks at Don Khaek Temple in Sukhothai care for over 60 abandoned animals on a combined monthly income of less than 1,000 baht, relying on donations and salvaged alms to survive.
Woman Credits Temple with Eight Consecutive Lottery Wins
A woman from Chachoengsao province credits the Rishi Hermitage in Ayutthaya with eight consecutive lottery wins, drawing large crowds seeking blessings through merit-making and an unusual practice of extracting lucky numbers from candle wax
Thai Actors Launch Appeal to Help Flood-Stricken Dogs and Cats
Thai celebrities Pookluek Thintip and Mike Piratpetch are urging public donations to help dogs and cats displaced by severe flooding across Bangkok and multiple provinces, with contributions needed for food, water pumps, and shelter reconst
Charity Provides Food Aid to Flood Victims in Bangkok
The Pure Heart Foundation and private sector partners donated food and supplies worth nearly 468,000 baht to support flood victims in Bangkok's Don Muang district through the Baan Pee Yam kitchen.
Opal Marks Twins' 11th Birthday, Recalls Premature Birth
Opal Panisara celebrated her twins' 11th birthday by reflecting on their premature birth at 29 weeks and two-month NICU stay, expressing gratitude for their survival and strength. The mother shared an emotional message encouraging Alin and
The Life and Legacy of Luang Pho Plian of Chai Mongkol Temple
Luang Pho Plian served as abbot of Chai Mongkol Temple in Samut Sakhon for decades, beginning his monastic life in 1908 and becoming renowned for subduing a sacred crocodile through spiritual power. The temple was renamed from Hua Ta Kae Te
Actress Supports Friend's Engagement, Encourages Co-star Over Film Drama
Actress Taew Nathapol pledged to serve as bridesmaid for friend Mint Chalida's surprise engagement and encouraged co-star Taa Hneung to stay strong amid backlash over her new fantasy film role.
Government Center Extends Free Parking Until October 2
Free parking at Siam Khemsol Government Center's Building D is extended through October 2 to assist flooding-affected residents, with 24-hour availability and shuttle services connecting the complex.
Three Chefs Face Tough Challenge: Making Veggies Cool for Picky Kids
Three Master Chef champions compete on a cooking show to create vegetable-based snacks that appeal to picky children, preparing dishes from broccoli, pumpkin, carrot, tomato, and spinach in just 60 minutes without pre-made seasonings.
Po Tek Tung Foundation Delivers Emergency Aid Amid Floods
Po Tek Tung Foundation distributed 500 emergency relief kits worth 475,580 baht to flood-affected residents on September 27, including food, hygiene items, and rescue equipment.