Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Temple Launches Mobile Cat Shelter Program
Phai Lom Temple in Nakhon Pathom has launched a mobile cat shelter program to capture, sterilize, vaccinate, and rehome stray cats after finding dozens living at a local school. The initiative addresses public health risks from unvaccinated
Luang Por Pring First Edition Amulet from Wat Vorachun
Rare first-edition amulets from revered Thai Buddhist abbots—including coins from Luang Por Pring cast in 1935 and Luang Por Klom created in 1927—are increasingly scarce and highly sought by collectors and devotees across the region.
Luang Pho Pleum Medal From Swan Garden Temple
Luang Pho Pleum, the revered fourth abbot of Swan Garden Temple in Suphan Buri, was honored with a commemorative bronze medal in 1997 for his educational contributions and temple development. The respected monk, who passed away in 2002 at a
Narathiwat's Beloved Crispy Rice Snack Kua Po
Narathiwat's Kanah-Bangron shop serves traditional crispy rice snack Kua Po made with fresh mackerel and no preservatives, offering multiple forms from dry sheets to ready-fried portions at affordable prices.
Thai Actor Mawin Opens Up About Fatherhood Journey After Four Years
Thai actor Mawin Tweepol shared his emotional four-year fertility journey on a parenting program, describing nine attempts and eight failures before welcoming his daughter Meow Mee, whom he's determined to raise with gentleness after experi
Huai Yot Farmer Reveals Sweet Coconut Growing Secret
A Huai Yot farmer reveals his secret to growing superior coconuts: applying sea salt every three months produces larger, sweeter fruit with pristine skin and high demand from dessert makers and health-conscious buyers.
Karen Weavers of Baan Lai Kaew Preserve Heritage Through Cloth
Karen weavers at Baan Lai Kaew preserve their cultural heritage through textiles, where colors like red and yellow carry spiritual significance and document life stories from birth to death. The Pho Thong Karen Weaving Museum showcases how
Actor Weir Plans International School for Daughter, Praises Wife Vicky
Actor Weir Sukollawat and his wife Vicky are seeking an international school for their daughter Vireen that teaches three languages, with the family prioritizing multilingual education alongside their close-knit lifestyle of traveling toget
Trang Vendor Rushed Off Feet With Tenth Month Festival Sweet Orders
A Trang sweet vendor is working around the clock to fulfill surging orders for traditional festival sweets ahead of September's Ancestor Veneration Day celebrations in southern Thailand.
Classic Singers Return to Perform Hits Before Music Competition Finals
Classic singers Lukchai Sirichai and Dao Mayuree perform beloved hits at Chumtang Dao Thong this week, followed by the introduction of six finalists competing for the GLO Miracle Music Season 3 championship title.
Temple Abbot Expels Controversial Monk Over Repeated Disruptions
An 89-year-old monk was expelled from a temple in Kalasin province after repeatedly disrupting the community, including a viral altercation over moving a pillow that damaged public faith in the institution.
Thai Delivery Rider Duped by Korean Won Instead of Yen
A Thai delivery rider thought he'd received a generous 5,000 yen tip until another user revealed the banknote was actually South Korean won, worth only a quarter of the expected value.