Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Mechanic Disputes Classic Car Dispute, Agrees to Return Vehicle and Refund
A mechanic at Kit Garage has agreed to refund 140,000 baht and return a classic American car after a dispute went public through automotive influencer Big V10, with the handover scheduled for Tuesday.
Video Games Saved My Life, Says Bullying Survivor
A 36-year-old man credits video games with saving his life after severe bullying in school left him without family support, using gaming as an essential emotional refuge during his darkest years.
Ancient Buddha Image Draws Crowds at Buriram Temple
Buriram residents have flocked to a long-sealed temple ordination hall in Thawarawadi district after discovering an ancient Buddha image believed to date to the late Ayutthaya period nearly 250 years ago. The bronze statue, now drawing crow
Founder's Daughter Defends Temple Land Donation
The founder's daughter defended her family's land donation to a Khon Kaen temple, arguing that reclaiming consecrated ground for religious purposes would betray her father's charitable legacy.
Actor Kao Gets Fit for New Drama Roles
Actor Kao Nopkao is juggling multiple demanding drama projects, including one with veteran actress Gluff where he plays her on-screen brother, requiring intensive physical training and preparation. He's maintaining his fitness routine to me
New Platform Gives Tom Community Space to Shine
Tom Thailand 2026 pageant creators Lek Bunnada Tipphipal and Nan Wilailaksana Sirisak built a platform to help the tom community overcome social fears and showcase talents, with roughly 80 percent of contestants previously hidden on social
Classic Car Repair Dispute Resolved After Heated Confrontation
A car owner recovered his classic American vehicle after a year-long repair dispute when influencer Yai V10 intervened; the shop agreed to replace a non-conforming engine and compensate for missing parts.
Comedian Tao Takes First TV Series Role, Hires Driver Due to Exhaustion
Comedian Tao Anucha is taking on his first TV series role in "Ravana Kalyani" on Thai PBS while juggling multiple projects, leading him to hire a driver due to exhaustion and back pain from overwork.
Luang Pho Kaew, Revered Abbot of Wat Chong Lom, Passes Away
Luang Pho Kaew, the revered abbot of Wat Chong Lom in Samut Sakhon who served for over three decades and earned royal recognition from King Bhumibol, passed away on September 9, 1983, at age 79. During his tenure, he transformed the temple
Director Top Praises Chemistry Between Off and PP in New Drama
Director Top praises the chemistry between leads Off and PP in the Channel 7HD drama 'Luang Pho Suea,' calling their on-screen interactions seamless and crediting perfect casting timing for a stress-free production.
Kind-hearted Mercedes Driver Emerges as The Tom Thailand 2026 Sponsor
A Mercedes-driving executive for Snoopy Thailand went viral after gracefully handling a rear-end collision on a rainy expressway, choosing compassion over anger when the apologetic other driver's brakes failed. Rain Pornpan Thongthanee, now
TV Show Seeks Lottery Luck at Sacred Temple
TV host Golf Benjaphon visited a sacred Bangkok temple to draw lottery numbers from a 500-year-old wooden Buddha statue, where devotees believe the temple's revered images can predict winning combinations and break curses.