Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Grammy Songbook Piano Concert Delivers Six Hours of Hits
A six-hour Grammy Songbook Piano Concert at Impact Arena Bangkok on September 19-20 featured 10 superstar artists performing hits alongside pianist Tor Sakdisit in an innovative piano-reimagined style. The show drew tens of thousands of att
Chattree Reunion Concert Wraps with 50 Hit Songs
Legendary Thai band Chattree performed nearly five hours of 50 hit songs at their reunion concert in Bangkok on September 20, with four original members taking the stage in a show featuring AI-generated nostalgia and guest performances.
Revered Phetchburi Abbot's Crossed-Pistols Amulet Sought by Collectors
Luang Pho Daeng, a revered Phetchburi abbot who passed away in 1974, created highly sought-after amulets including a famous 1970 officer and police rank series that remains prized by collectors today.
Thirty Finalists Unveiled for Mister Khon Kaen 2026 Auditions
Thirty male finalists have advanced to the audition phase of Mister Khon Kaen 2026, with only 12 set to progress further in the competition scheduled for October 3.
93-Year-Old Retired Air Marshal Donates Land to Priest Hospital
A 93-year-old retired Air Marshal donated six land plots to Priest Hospital in September to support medical care for monks and novices in the region.
OZONE Band Flies to LA to Cheer Nene Royal at AGT Finals
OZONE band members traveled to Los Angeles to support bandmate Nene Royal at the America's Got Talent finals, airing September 22 in the US. The Thai musicians received a warm welcome from the local community as they cheered on their bandma
School Principal Denies Claims of Close Relationship
A school principal denied claims of a close relationship with a woman named Nuch who has been posting photos on social media asserting connections to various public figures. Dr. Sorprapa Siripattravich of Sri Suriyothai Girls School said sh
Lonely Loud Fest 2 Draws 7,000 Young Fans to Sold-Out Music Event
Lonely Loud Fest 2 sold out with over 7,000 young fans attending the music festival at Union Hall on September 20, featuring performances by 4EVE, Polycat, and headliner Pun across two stages.
Buddhist Teacher Denies Knowing Woman in Viral Photo
A Buddhist teacher denied knowing a woman in a viral photo, clarifying on September 21 that she is not his aide or authorized representative, and used the incident to stress the importance of truthful speech and verifying information before
Neighbor Agrees to Limit Incense Burning After Complaints
A neighbor agreed to limit incense burning to Buddhist holy days only after mediation by local officials, ending complaints from a resident whose sinus condition and allergies were worsened by daily smoke drifting across the street in Pathu
Future Park, Spell Team Up for Community Cleanup Day 2026
Future Park and Spell shopping centers organized Cleanup Day 2026 on September 18, bringing together employees, volunteers, and partner organizations to collect trash and maintain cleanliness around Future City Rangsit as part of their envi
Pluggy and Jay Dice Heat Up with New Solo Single
Pluggy from band Perses collaborates with Jay Dice on sultry new single "Wanna Taste," transforming ZAZA's "Heartbreak" into an infectious Afro-Pop groove now streaming across major platforms.