Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Temple Holds Ritual for Golden Teak Trees, Lottery Numbers Emerge
A temple in Ang Thong province blessed over 50 golden teak trees in a ritual that drew lottery enthusiasts seeking fortune, with observers noting numbers 5, 4, 8, 9 during the September 12 ceremony.
Finance Worker Credits Monk With Career Success
A Bangkok finance worker credits a revered monk at Klang Bang Phra Temple in Nakhon Pathom for turning around her struggling career, fulfilling a vow by donating coffins and burial shrouds to support the temple's disaster relief programs.
Lucky Numbers Drawn at Suphanburi City Pillar Shrine Ceremony
Lucky lottery numbers 781 and 30 emerged from fireworks at a City Pillar Shrine ceremony in Suphanburi Province on September 11, prompting attendees to immediately purchase tickets for the upcoming draw.
School Director Reassigned Amid Youth Football Club Dispute
A school director in Chachoengsao has been reassigned to district office duties for 20 days following a dispute between a youth football coach and the school that threatened the program's operations.
Amulet Shop Offers Full Refunds on Controversial Coins
Aris Amulets announced a full refund policy for "above fate" coins, with owner Dayana Aris Sareewong citing customer trust and responsibility as more valuable than short-term profits.
GULF Installs Solar Power in Uthai Thani Community
GULF installed solar power with battery storage at a school in Ban Huay Ta village, Uttaradit Province, to provide electricity and clean water to 300 residents on an island above Sirikit Dam who previously lacked reliable power access.
104-Year-Old Woman Credits Simple Living for Long Life
A 104-year-old Trang woman attributes her longevity to a relaxed mind and simple living, crediting stress-free days and eating whatever she wants—from durian to grilled pork—rather than strict diets or doctor visits.
Buddhist Book Explores The Language Of Dharma
Buddhist monk Buddhadasa's compiled sermons explore how dharmic language differs from everyday speech, revealing deeper spiritual meanings in common words like path, nirvana, and even father and mother.
Wat Pa Sri Kunaram Issues Commemorative Medal for Kathina Ceremony
Wat Pa Sri Kunaram in Udon Thani is issuing commemorative copper medals for its Kathina ceremony on November 1, 2026, honoring two revered Buddhist teachers. Sponsors contributing 1,000 baht per group receive the oval medal as a keepsake bl
Senior Buddhist Monk Dharmavarothom Remembered Nine Years After Death
Buddhist community marks nine years since the death of Venerable Dharmavarothom, a highly respected senior monk who served as abbot of Thinkorn Nimit Temple in Nonthaburi and held key roles in Thai Buddhist education and administration.
Buddhist Monk Honored With Royal Title at Bangkok Temple
Venerable Sri Theerapong was honored with the royal monastic rank of Phra Rajvachir Saramedhee at Wat Thong Nopkun in Bangkok on Saturday, recognizing his scholarly achievements and extensive Buddhist service.
Actor PJ Mahidol Graduates with Honors from Chulalongkorn
GELBOYS 2 actor PJ Mahidol graduated with first-class honors in Communication Arts from Chulalongkorn University while maintaining his entertainment career. He will formally receive his degree at a royal ceremony on October 2, 2025.