Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Sky and Nani Bring High-Energy Fancon Tour Across Thailand
GMMTV stars Sky and Nani staged a high-energy fancon tour across Thailand's four regions, with elaborate performances featuring guest stars and aerial stunts that trended globally on social media.
Thai Actress Bowling Prisana Announces First Pregnancy at Nearly 40
Thai actress Bowling Prisana announced she is expecting her first child at nearly 40 years old, revealing she is over three months pregnant following her May wedding to a man outside the entertainment industry.
Collector's Guide to First-Edition Amulet of Luang Pu Yem
Collectors prize first-edition amulets from revered Thai Buddhist masters, including rare pieces from Luang Pu Yem of Nakhon Pathom created in 1973 and blessed by senior monks. The egg-shaped amulets feature the monk's profile and Buddhist
Revered Monk Luang Por Sung of Don Ta Phet Temple Commemorated
Luang Por Sung Inthasaro, revered abbot of Don Ta Phet Temple in Kanchanaburi Province, died in 1956 at age 73 after decades of influential Buddhist teaching that shaped numerous disciples into prominent regional leaders.
Gulf Development Teaches Youth to Monitor Air and Water Quality
Gulf Development is training youth as "Air and Water Detectives" to monitor environmental conditions in their communities through hands-on observation of lichens and aquatic organisms. The program at a Saraburi school combines environmental
Monsoon Mushroom Harvest Brings Income to Nakhon Ratchasima Villagers
Heavy monsoon rains triggered a wild mushroom boom in Nakhon Ratchasima's forests, with villagers harvesting prized ringlet mushrooms as supplementary income, earning 150-400 baht per kilogram depending on quality.
Influencer Denies Dating Claims After Woman Poses in Fake Photos
Content creator CEO Patty denied false dating claims made by a woman named Nuch who poses in photos with celebrities and spreads romantic rumors about them. Patty clarified he met Nuch only twice at charity events and stressed they were nev
Musician Reveals 14-Year Love Story With Wife and Son
Musician Eed Ponglangsaon appeared with his wife and son on a Thai talk show to discuss their 14-year relationship, revealing past infidelities and how they've built a happy family while raising their multilingual 6-year-old.
Revered Monk Luang Por Cho and His First-Edition Amulet
Luang Por Cho, a revered Buddhist monk from Samut Songkhram, led Wat Khok Ket temple for 56 years and is remembered for his first-edition copper coin amulets cast in 1970, which remain highly sought after in southern Thailand.
Wang Ree Boon Lert Temple Plans Historic Umbrella Ceremony
Wang Ree Boon Lert Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat will hold a rare umbrella consecration ceremony on September 19, 2026, a once-in-a-lifetime ritual performed only once by each temple. The ceremony will feature classical dance, Brahminical r
Temple and Journalists Give Boy Bike to Help Disabled Sister
A temple and press association donated a bicycle and supplies to an 8-year-old boy in Chachoengsao whose family struggles to afford care for his disabled 2-year-old sister, allowing him to attend school and return home at lunch to help his
Po Teck Tung Foundation Honors 195 Outstanding Volunteers
Po Teck Tung Foundation honored 195 outstanding volunteers across seven categories at a Bangkok ceremony, recognizing their dedication to rescue, healthcare, and community service over the past year.