Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Celebrity Mom Opens Up About Kids' School, Sports, and Seasonal Illness
Thai actress Chompoo Araya discussed her children's recent activities, including her son's fourth-place finish in go-kart racing and her daughter's recovery from a seasonal cold. She emphasized how both experiences teach valuable life lesso
PTT Station Hosts Youth Football Tournament in Rayong
PTT Station organized a youth football tournament in Rayong on September 18, featuring a 3-on-3 competition where Mabta Phut Municipal School won the championship and a 3,000-baht education fund.
Veteran Singer Tong Vongthoo Needs Blood Donations After Surgery
Veteran musician Tong Vongthoo needs blood donations after undergoing surgery with severe blood loss at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. His family is urging donors of any blood type to contribute at the hospital's Blood Services Division to re
Revered Monk's Closed-Eye Buddha Amulets Explained
Luang Pu Nak, a revered abbot at Nakhon Pathom's Huay Crocodile Temple, crafted highly sought closed-eye Buddha amulets from Mekvad metal using ancient Thai alchemical techniques and elaborate ritual inscription methods dating back to the 1
Doctor Plaai Weds Young Executive on Auspicious Date
Doctor Plaai Prasai Krasiap married television executive Phanwa Prasitserit on September 18, choosing an auspicious Buddhist calendar date believed to bring prosperity and success to the union.
TV Host Marries in Lavish Ceremony with 50 Million Baht Dowry
TV host Phlai Krasib exchanged vows with Panyawa Prasitserit in a lavish engagement ceremony featuring a 50 million baht dowry of cash, gold, and diamonds at a Kubon venue.
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry
Most breast lumps are benign, but early screening with mammograms or ultrasounds can distinguish harmless cysts from cancer, which affects many Thai women.
Four Zodiac Signs Set For Financial Luck This Quarter
Taurus, Cancer, Libra, and Dragon zodiac signs face exceptional financial fortune through the final quarter and Lunar New Year, with improved property prospects, rising income, and unexpected windfalls offsetting increased household expense
Devotees Gather for Hindu Ganesh Festival Fire Ceremony in Chonburi
Hundreds of devotees and officials gathered at Maha Kali Temple in Chonburi on September 18 for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, featuring traditional Hindu fire worship ceremonies and a grand procession culminating in the ritual immersion of
Sukhothai School Clinches Final Regional Qualifying Round
Sukhothai School won the final regional qualifying round of the Krungsri Youth Sports Festival 2026, defeating Chiang Mai's Wachiralai School 7-6 on penalties in an under-18 football final. Thirty-six teams across three sports advanced to t
Football Coach Says School Conflict Led to Director's Transfer
A football coach at Buddhirangsee Pibul School says administrative conflicts led to his school director's transfer to the district education office, clearing the way for his championship seven-a-side program to operate without interference.
Spider's Dog-Like Face Baffles Internet Users
A spider with facial markings strikingly resembling a pit bull terrier has gone viral on social media, though experts identified it as a tree-stump spider known for its remarkable camouflage abilities.