Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Revered Monk Luang Por Maen of Wat Yai Pohak
Luang Por Maen, a revered Buddhist abbot at Wat Yai Pohak in Ratchaburi Province, was born in 1891 and became known for his spiritual teachings, temple restoration efforts, and highly sought-after amulets.
Loei's Hidden Gem: Savalang Chicken Curry
Loei province's Phu Luang district has revived Gai Sua Savalang, a traditional chicken curry made with indigenous birds and savalang vine, an aromatic medicinal herb believed to bring prosperity. The dish was selected for the Ministry of Cu
Thai Board Game Festival Rolls Into Bangkok
Thailand's first traveling board game festival brings hands-on gaming, competitions, and a showcase of Thai board game creativity to Bangkok's ICS Lifestyle Complex July 24–26, featuring DIY meeple crafting, tabletop RPGs, and mini competit
Singer Nuch Vilawall Launches New Single 'Jop Sanao'
Singer Nuch Vilawall has released "Jop Sanao," a melancholic single under her new label Phuuuthai Records, which has already exceeded expectations with strong listener response.
Karen Weavers Keep Ancient Plant-Dye Tradition Alive
Karen weavers in Ban Lai Kaew village, Chiang Mai, preserve centuries-old plant-dye traditions, using roots like the golden "slaang" plant to create distinctive pink and dozens of other natural hues. The weaving group controls every step fr
District Chief Helps Struggling Honor Student Pursue University Dreams
Nonthaburi district officials visited a top-performing but financially struggling high school student to offer scholarships and support through a provincial assistance program helping gifted students pursue university education.
Shopee Live Selling Guide: Tactics to Boost Viewers and Sales
Shopee Live sellers can boost viewers and sales by starting streams during peak hours, using viewer-boosting services to jump-start the algorithm, and creating urgency with limited-time deals and quick engagement in the opening minutes.
Social Media Stars Enjoy Italian Gelato, Draw Mixed Reactions
Social media personality Maddham visited Kritsana's gelato shop in a viral video that sparked mixed online reactions over the pair's shared eating practice, though the shop owner defended his Ultra Smooth Gelato quality.
CJ MORE Golden Mic Tour Brings Singing Dreams to Factory Workers
CJ MORE held its Golden Mic On Tour singing festival at a shopping complex in Ayutthaya, giving factory workers a chance to pursue music dreams through a competition offering fast-track entry to a national TV show. The event drew crowds of
Sixty-Seven-Year-Old Man Digs 5-Acre Pond by Hand
A 67-year-old man in Nakhon Ratchasima has hand-dug over 60 percent of a 5-acre pond using simple tools, earning the nickname "Uncle the Master Digger" after decades of labor. He envisions the completed pond as a tourist attraction with a s
Hua Hin Golf Course Launches Youth Development CSR Program
Hua Hin Golf Course launched a youth development program at a local school in Prachuap Khiri Khan, offering free training in golf, taekwondo, Thai boxing, music, and English led by professionals including an Olympic bronze medalist.
Young Mahout Shares Her Love for Playful Elephant Phueang
Young mahout Anutida Kaemsuk discovered her passion caring for Phueang, a playful 4-year-old bull elephant in Surin, after finding unexpected purpose in the role once thought unsuitable for women. Through daily care and social media content