Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Buddhist Amulet World – Commemorative Medal for Luang Por Phra's 92nd Birthday
Wat Khok Dok Mai's abbot emeritus Luang Por Phra Attasanto celebrated his 92nd birthday with a special commemorative somdej-style medal personally consecrated by the revered monk, featuring zodiac imagery and guardian yantra symbols.
Breaking News on Sacred Objects – First Edition Coin 2508 of Luang Pu Tim from Wat Laharn Rai
Luang Pu Tim, a legendary Buddhist monk from Wat Laharn Rai in Rayong who created highly coveted Prai Kumarn amulets, is commemorated in a rare first-edition coin minted in 1965. The monk, who spent 69 years in the sangha before his death i
Good Fortune and Bad Fortune – Which Zodiac Signs Face Unseen Enemies? Which Signs Will Have Luck in Work
Astrologer forecasts mixed fortunes for all zodiac signs on May 1, with some facing workplace challenges and unseen enemies while others find luck through work and unexpected gains.
Diverse and Delicious – Nai Khom Jao Kao: A Nangwongwan Institution and Night Owl Favorite
Nai Khom Jao Kao, a beloved late-night Nangwongwan institution, serves homemade noodles and rice dishes with charcoal-roasted pork and house-fried crispy pork at bargain prices from 8 PM to 3:30 AM.
Fresh from Youth – Sticky Rice Wrapped in Jerak Leaves, the Breath of the Forest
A traditional sticky rice wrapped in jerak leaves—once common in Samut Sakhon Province—faces extinction as urban development destroys the jerak forests that sustain this generations-old snack and the way of life built around it.
Tak Muyura Talks with Veterinarian: 90% of Dog Owners Feed Their Dogs Incorrectly Their Whole Lives
Most dog owners feed their pets incorrectly throughout their lives, often giving human food or homemade meals that lack proper nutrition, according to experts on Thai talk show Tack Talk Special.
Pieamsuk Teams Up with AssetWise for Grand 'A Tribute to Suntaraporn's Legacy 3' Concert
Pieamsuk and AssetWise are hosting a major concert celebrating legendary composer Suntaraporn's music on July 5, 2026, featuring National Artist singers and raising funds for Phra Nang Klao Hospital.
Adorable! New Year Gives Her Father Nonkul a Heartwarming Birthday Gift That Touches the Whole Family
New Year gifted her grandfather a personalized photo cup featuring all family members for his birthday, creating a heartwarming celebration that touched the entire family despite their mother's absence.
Reinforcing Thailand's Dance Excellence: CSTD Thailand Presents the 13th Thailand Dance Grand Prix 2026
Thailand's premier dance competition, the 13th CSTD Thailand Dance Grand Prix, returns April 29–May 4, 2026, bringing together over 1,500 young dancers nationwide across ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop styles. Winners will represent
Lucky Number Frenzy: Large Snake Appears at Sacred Shrine Three Times This Year—Lottery Enthusiasts Rush to Play Numbers with '7'
A large cobra appeared three times at a sacred shrine in Udon Thani this year instead of its usual once-yearly visit, sparking lottery fever among believers who interpret the omen as a sign of the guardian spirits' protection ahead of the M
National Singles Concert: Unite as One, Break Free from Loneliness with Hot Artists Performing Non-Stop
Amarin TV hosts "CON National Singles" concert at One Bangkok Forum, bringing together solo attendees with performances by DAOU & OFFROAD, PERSES, DEXX, and SERIOUS BACON to celebrate single life through music and positive energy.
Phan Navat Introduces His Adorable Younger Brother, Absolutely Smitten—Family Spoils Him Rotten
Phan introduces his beloved Pomeranian puppy Chobattan on a pet-focused TV show, where the energetic dog exercises with his owner at a dog park while being thoroughly spoiled by Phan's doting parents.