Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
National Sports Development Fund Promotes Muay Thai Heritage with Youth Activities in Om Koi District
The National Sports Development Fund is hosting a Muay Thai heritage event on May 21 in Om Koi District, Chiang Mai, to introduce ethnic minority youth to Thailand's traditional martial arts and boxing competitions.
Ban Khlong Suan Community Turns Invasive Fish into 'Pla Chiang' to Generate Income
A rural community in Samut Prakan has tackled an invasive fish species problem by processing black-chin tilapia into pla chiang, a traditional fermented product that generates income while reducing the ecological threat.
Bride Delighted as Late Husband's Parents Organize Wedding Ceremony, Reveal They Cared for Her Like a Daughter for 10 Years
A Vietnamese bride's late husband's parents organized her wedding ceremony in 2026 after caring for her like a daughter for a decade following her first husband's death in a 2016 car accident.
Doctor Jed Warns: Daily Bloating is a Red Flag for Intestinal Inflammation and Metabolic Breakdown
A deputy hospital director warns that daily bloating signals intestinal inflammation and metabolic dysfunction, often caused by rushed eating, insufficient chewing, excessive sugar and milk tea consumption, and late-night sleep patterns.
NAN CREATIVE FLAVORS 2026
NAN CREATIVE FLAVORS 2026May 29–31, 2026Phakong Road (In front of Nan National Museum) Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Discover an incredible selection of food and beverages from over 50 local vendors ac...
Thailand Magic Arts Festival 2026
Thailand Magic Arts Festival 2026 [ 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖 ] Two full days of magic, performances, talks, exhibitions, and experiences all in one ...
Congratulations to Billkin Putipong on His Master's Graduation Ceremony in England
Thai actor and entrepreneur Billkin Putipong has graduated with a master's degree in entrepreneurship from University College London, one of the world's top-ranked institutions.
BEM Now Hiring: Technician Positions
BEM is holding walk-in job interviews for technician positions on June 6 at Ratchadamri MRT Station, with openings across rail maintenance, signaling, electrical systems, and other technical roles.
Disabled Mother Weeps Over Lack of Money for School Uniform as First-Grader Wears Kindergarten Clothes to Class; Teacher's Home Visit Reveals Heartbreaking Struggle
A first-grader in Ratchaburi was wearing his old kindergarten uniform because his deaf mother couldn't afford a new one after his father's death. Teachers and colleagues rallied to help the struggling family with uniforms, shoes, and emerge
Taekwondo Poomsae Team Closes Out with 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze at Asian Championships, Eyes World Title Next
Thailand's taekwondo poomsae team won 2 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze at the Asian Championships in Mongolia, with the men's team and mixed freestyle team claiming gold as they prepare for the world title in South Korea next September.
Rot Tung Chitrmueang Nonthaburi Shows Off Cristiano Ronaldo Football Card Graded 10
Thai boxer Rot Tung Chitrmueang Nonthaburi displayed a rare Cristiano Ronaldo football card graded PSA 10, valued at tens of thousands of baht, as part of his sports card collecting hobby.
Khao Khiao Open Zoo Celebrates Success as White-Necked Storks Hatch Chicks in the Wild Again
White-necked storks, a critically endangered species, have successfully hatched chicks in the wild at Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary after being bred and released by Khao Khiao Open Zoo, marking a major breakthrough for Thailand's wildlife con