Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Chaisoro Clarifies Legal Action Not Against Fans
Chaisoro denies allegations it has sued fans, clarifying legal action targets specific individuals behind the FEDFE boy band page where illegal activity occurred, not supporters.
Mario Leads Star-Studded Trading Card Expo This September
Thailand's largest trading card expo returns September 19–20 with celebrity Mario Maurer hosting live breaks and over 200 retailers at CentralwOrld Pulse. VIP passes offer exclusive mystery boxes worth 14,000 baht plus daily lucky draws wit
Rayong Woman Hasn't Cut Hair in 10 Years, Grows Locks Nearly Five Feet Long
A 65-year-old Rayong social worker has grown her hair nearly 1.5 metres long over the past decade, attributing the uncut locks to beliefs about fortune after surviving serious accidents including a near-fatal car crash.
Generous Photographer Retakes Portrait For 70-Year-Old Scam Victim
A 70-year-old woman in Ko Lanta fell victim to a portrait scam that left her appearing footless in the final image, but a sympathetic photographer stepped in to retake the photo for free after the story went viral online.
Disciples of Late Abbot Gather at Putthai Temple for Cleansing Ritual
Disciples of late abbot Luang Por Huan gathered at Putthai Sawan Temple in Ayutthaya on September 14 to perform a cleansing ritual at his hermitage, seeking to restore the temple's spiritual focus and reclaim his legacy from a controversial
Youth Court Launches Legal Awareness Campaign for Students
Thailand's Central Juvenile and Family Court launched a legal awareness campaign at a Bangkok school to educate students about drug abuse, cybercrime, sexual offences, and domestic violence through interactive activities including plays and
Couple Donates Nine Truckloads of Fruit After Prayer Answered
A Pathum Thani couple donated nine truckloads of fruit at a temple in Chachoengsao to repay a prayer they say helped their beauty business flourish beyond expectations.
Volleyball at Temple Continues on Channel One
The Kok Pang volleyball team faces mounting drama both on and off the court as episodes unfold this week on Channel One, with a mysterious visitor's hidden agenda and personal conflicts threatening the team's championship hopes.
The Life and Legacy of Luang Pho Kan of Wat Sa Tak Ko
Luang Pho Kan Buddhajano, a revered Buddhist scholar from Rachaburi who founded Wat Sa Tak Ko in 1910, established multiple temples across Thailand and Myanmar before dying of malaria in 1938 at age 72. His amulets and blessed objects remai
DJ P'Aoy Sells Out First Stand-Up Show with Empathy
Popular radio DJ P'Aoy held her first-ever stand-up empathy show to a sold-out crowd at Siam Square One, delivering three hours of heartfelt storytelling blending humor and emotion across four interactive zones. The event featured guest app
Wat Chulalongkorn Denies Claims of Amulet-Making Requests
Wat Chulalongkorn in Samut Songkhram denies social media allegations that it requested outsiders to create sacred amulets, stating the temple conducts any amulet-making internally and only grants permission to charitable organizations with
Restaurant Owner Delivers Free Hot Pot to Disabled Young Man
A restaurant owner in Kamphaeng Phet delivered free hot pot to a disabled 19-year-old after his sister failed to find a coupon during the eatery's 20th anniversary promotion, moved by their story.