Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Actress Bew Opens Up on Family Debt Drama with Husband
Seven-month-pregnant actress Bew and her husband Aoff have decided to stop financially supporting her brother-in-law after repeatedly bailing him out of debt, choosing instead to focus on their upcoming daughter arriving in September.
Digital Detox Event Returns to Bangkok Park August 1
A free digital detox event returns to Bangkok's Benchakitti Park on August 1, inviting participants to sit in silence for 30 minutes without phones, books, or conversation. The "Do F***ing Nothing EP.2" gathering encourages attendees to med
New Coach Wins Over Phlang Kanchana FC With $1,000 Personal Donation
Park Hang Seo, the new head coach of Phlang Kanchana FC, donated $1,000 from his own pocket to the team's common fund, earning widespread appreciation from players and club leadership for his leadership approach.
Buddhist Amulets: Luang Pu Nil, Luang Por Kluab Coins Showcased
Three rare Buddhist amulets are profiled, including Luang Pu Nil's 1973 dark copper coin and Luang Por Kluab's colorful 1996 medallion created by the Uthai Thani Lions Club.
Venerable Luang Pho Sai, Buddhist Scholar of Uttaradit
Luang Pho Sai Tissaro, the respected abbot of Wat Chong Lom in Uttaradit province from 1919 until his death in 1948, was a Buddhist scholar and community leader who expanded the temple's facilities and created blessed amulets that gained de
Pompam Delivers Sold-Out Comedy Show on Aging With Style
Comedian Pompam sold out two performances of her stand-up show "Growing Old with Shine" at Bangkok's Sirikitti National Convention Center, drawing entertainment industry peers with her humor about aging, relationships, and life's everyday c
Charity Donates 18,000 Snacks for Mother's Day Campaign
The Huai Jai Brisut Foundation donated 18,432 snacks worth 200,000 baht to the Thai Social Welfare Council for Mother's Day celebrations, with distribution planned for award recipients and vulnerable populations nationwide.
Singer Lek Returns Home to Close Debut Album in Phetchaburi
Singer Lek Ratchamet closed his viral debut album "Soundtrack of My Life" with a hometown celebration in Phetchaburi, drawing thousands of fans despite expecting only a few hundred attendees. The event featured performances, local vendors,
Revered Thai Buddhist Amulets Gain Collector Interest
Rare Buddhist amulets from Thai temples are becoming increasingly valuable among collectors, with sought-after pieces including commemorative statues and sealed amulets featuring revered abbots from Maha Sarakham, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, an
Luang Pho Chum: Revered Monk of Ratchaburi
Luang Pho Chum Putthasaro, a revered abbot of Wat Rajakham in Ratchaburi, served the community for nearly 50 years through temple restoration, educational programs, and traditional healing before his death in 1954. His blessed amulets, part
Young Musicians Seize Spotlight at FWD Music Live Fest 5
Gen Z student musicians performed alongside professional artists at FWD Music Live Fest 5, a major concert platform designed to help young performers develop their skills and pursue their musical dreams.
Thai Artist PUN Transforms Music Into Immersive Museum Exhibition
Thai artist PUN opens an immersive music-inspired exhibition where visitors experience a dreamlike world of shifting visuals and light at CentralwOrld LIVE from late July through early August 2026.