Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Community Leaders Clash With Municipality Over Water Pump Dispute
Community leaders in Nonthaburi filed complaints against a municipal administrator who allegedly scolded them over alcohol consumption at a water pump site used to prevent flooding in their low-lying neighborhood. The dispute escalated afte
Mysterious Spirit Shrine Draws Hundreds to Ta Sae Village Ritual
Hundreds gathered at a Ta Sae village school for a merit-making ceremony honoring a local spirit deity, with unusual offerings of cosmetics and beauty items reflecting the "Mistress of the Barber Shop" legend dating to 1937. The shrine is b
Temple Releases Prosperity Amulet Honoring Late Abbot
A meditation centre in Maha Sarakham province has released prosperity amulets honouring its late founder Luang Por Saman Opasso, with proceeds supporting the temple's ongoing development projects.
Exploring Sacred Buddhist Literature: The Tripitaka World Cosmology
A newly published book explores "Tripitaka World Cosmology," an ancient Buddhist text from Thailand's Sukhothai period that describes the universe divided into three realms centered on Mount Meru, originally composed by King Lithai as a too
New Sacred Amulet Collection Honors Luang Pu Thin
A new collection of sacred amulets honoring the venerable 109-year-old monk Luang Pu Thin has been created using powder from revered Phra That Phanom shrine, with only 60 limited lottery batches available across multiple designs.
Venerable Monk Luang Pu Daeng Dies at 102
Luang Pu Daeng, a revered monk at Sirivravat Temple in Sisaket province, has died at 102 after spending over eight decades in monastic service and becoming one of Thailand's longest-lived ordained clergy members.
Woman Threatened Over Aerobics Video Posts
A Roi Et woman sharing aerobics workout videos online received aggressive threats from someone demanding she delete posts, claiming her boyfriend watches them; the 22-year-old dismissed the threats and Computer Crime Act warning as baseless
Actor Um Atichart Leads Charity Run For Health Across Thailand
Actor Um Atichart has organized charity runs and community service events across Thailand in September, including a health-focused run in Nan province to fund school storage facilities and an upcoming ultramarathon in Songkhla to support ch
Actress Mat Sends Support to Friend Facing Online Harassment
Actress Mat Pheeranee expressed support for friend Toy Jarinporn, who is taking legal action against online harassment, urging the public to show compassion and avoid quick judgments based on limited information.
Legendary Thai Musicians Headline Charity Concert at Mahidol University
Legendary Thai musicians including Ad Carabao and Phu Seaming performed at Mahidol University's "Family Forever in Concert" charity event, with all proceeds donated to the university foundation. The packed show celebrated Thai hits from the
Prince Mahidol Memorial Ceremony Held Across University Campuses
Prince Mahidol Memorial Day ceremonies were held across all five campuses of Prince of Songkla University, with activities emphasizing humanitarian service and community benefit as the institution's primary initiative for 2569.
Ayutthaya Welcomes Volleyball Star Home After Asian Games Bronze
Ayutthaya honored volleyball star Omsawin Chanthavisuth with a homecoming ceremony after she secured bronze for Thailand at the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.