Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Medical Show Explores Abdominal Imaging Techniques
A new medical show examines ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI techniques for detecting hidden abdominal conditions that office workers may mistake for simple weight gain.
Social Media Seller Denies Naming Any Temple or Abbot
Online amulet seller Athawat Sirisitthithongchai denied naming a specific temple or abbot after a livestream clip sparked speculation, claiming his vague remarks about a "clear" spirit medium were misinterpreted by followers.
Midnight Mambas and Black Panthers Advance to Playoffs
Midnight Mambas and Black Panthers both finished the Junior Ballers League U-12/13 regular season with 11-3 records, with Mambas clinching first place and both teams advancing directly to the playoffs in a single-elimination tournament star
Liverpool Legends Hyypiä and Dowie Lead Bangkok Running Event
Liverpool FC legends Sami Hyypiä and Natasha Dowie joined 10,000 fans at KOP RUN Bangkok 2026 in a 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer race held at Suphachalasai Stadium, marking the iconic event's return after seven years.
Motorbike Taxi Driver Finds Fortune in Old Silver Box and Gold Bracelet
A motorcycle taxi driver sold a silver box and gold bracelet purchased for 150 baht at a secondhand market for over 104,000 baht after testing at a local gold shop in Krabi.
Reverent Monk Luang Pu In of Wat Nong Li Remembered
Luang Pu In Thammacho, a revered Buddhist master who lived 1899–1996, founded three temples in Ratchaburi and was renowned for spiritual powers including remote blessings and miraculous interventions. His preserved body remains at Wat Nong
Actor Remembers Late Actress With Annual Charity Ceremony
Actor Pechayaphusit held an annual merit ceremony at a Nonthaburi temple on late actress Tangmo's birthday, September 13, expressing hope that recent case developments will reveal the truth about her death.
Know the Warning Signs of Stroke and Brain Disease
Facial drooping, weak limbs, and severe headaches may signal stroke or serious brain disease, which can strike younger people due to poor sleep, energy drinks, and stress. Learn how CT scans and MRI help detect these life-threatening condit
Singer's Monk Costume Performance Sparks Online Backlash
A male singer's performance in monk-like robes at a Lampang venue sparked online outrage over disrespectful gestures and inappropriate mockery of Buddhist religious attire.
Woman's ICU Battle with Severe Nosebleed Serves as Health Warning
A woman spent a night in ICU after a severe nosebleed from a ruptured artery in her nasal passage, caused by an untreated respiratory infection that had weakened the blood vessel. Doctors performed emergency surgery to cauterize the bleedin
Amulet Seller Defends Sacred Coins Amid Resale Controversy
An amulet seller defends sacred coins from Ayutthaya's Phutthaisawan Temple, offering full refunds to unhappy buyers as resale controversy swirls around the popular Jatukam Ramathep collectibles.
Pet Expert Kai Shares Animal Communication at Cat Event
Animal communication expert Kai Areerat Krishnasmit will share insights on understanding pets at the Caticon Arabian Adventure event (September 3–9, 2025) at Central EastVille shopping mall, demonstrating how owners can strengthen bonds wit