Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Mother Seeks Help for Disabled Toddler Needing Costly Medical Formula
A mother in Chachoengsao is seeking help for her 2-year-old daughter with congenital disabilities who requires costly medical formula costing 7,200 baht monthly, frequent therapy visits, and may need a feeding tube. The family's sole income
Mother Urges Fans to Support Stressed Daughter Engfa Waraha
Engfa Waraha's mother appeals to fans for compassion, asking them to support her stressed daughter who has worked tirelessly for five years without adequate rest.
Revered Luang Pho In's First-Edition Amulet Highly Sought
Collectors highly prize first-edition amulets of revered Thai monks, particularly those of Luang Pho In from Trang, created in 1972 as funeral memorials and consecrated by eminent monks from his lineage.
Revered Monk Luang Por Jan's Amulets Gain Popularity
Luang Por Jan Khotsako, a revered monk from Uttaradit Province known for his scholarly mastery of Buddhist texts and compassion, created blessed amulets that became highly sought after for reported protection and prosperity.
Bang Tha Khram Farmers Revive Livelihoods With Mixed Sustainable Vegetables
Farmers in Bang Tha Khram, Surat Thani, have transformed infertile mangrove land into a thriving mixed-vegetable enterprise, generating over 4 million baht in annual community income through sustainable GAP-standard farming practices and mo
X-ray Talk: Diagnostic Imaging Guide for Parents
A new parenting guide explains how fluoroscopy and ultrasound imaging can quickly diagnose serious childhood abdominal conditions like intussusception, addressing safety concerns and treatment options.
Stray Dogs Nap on Car Roofs, Return After Being Chased Away
A pack of stray dogs regularly naps on car roofs at a parking lot in front of Lom Sak District Office in Phetchabun Province, returning to their favorite spots within hours of being chased away despite residents' repeated efforts to discour
Lucky Banana Plant Draws Crowds Seeking Lottery Fortunes
A rare banana plant at a Kamphaengphet temple has drawn crowds of lottery hopefuls after previous number drawings there reportedly matched winning tickets, prompting villagers to bring offerings and perform ceremonies seeking good fortune.
Alters-Qenryx-THX Lead New T-POP Acts at Ultimate Random Dance Event
T-POP artists including Qenryx, THX, and Alters performed at The Ultimate Random Dance event at Union Mall, an initiative by Viral Hits Music Vision designed to unite performers and fans while promoting collaboration across Thailand's music
Villagers Carry 90-Year-Old Woman 9km to Fix Bank Card
Villagers in Sangkhla Buri district carried a 90-year-old bedridden woman 9 kilometers down a rain-soaked mountain on September 14 to fix her malfunctioning ATM card at a bank branch in town.
Villagers Seek Lottery Luck at Sacred Cat Shrine
Villagers are flocking to a temple in Ang Thong Province to seek lottery blessings from the preserved body of Tohn, a legendary black-and-white cat believed to predict winning numbers even after death.
Montonwittaya Wins U-16 Boys Championship on Penalty Kicks
Montonwittaya claimed the Chachoengsao Province under-16 boys football championship by defeating Buddhirangsee Phibul 5-3 on penalty kicks after a scoreless 60-minute match on September 15.