Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Udon Thani Marks 104 Years Since Luang Pu Li's Birth
Devotees in Udon Thani honored the 104th birthday of Luang Pu Li Kusaladhro, a revered forest monk who served as a principal disciple in the lineage of two legendary Buddhist teachers and devoted his life to teaching Dharma and supporting c
Memorial Service Honors Revered Buddhist Prelate on 101st Anniversary
Buddhist monks and devotees gathered at Wat Pak Nam in Bangkok on Wednesday to honor the 101st anniversary of Somdet Phra Maharachmanglacharn, a revered prelate who championed Buddhist education and community harmony across Thailand and int
Adopted Son Swindles Elderly Couple Out of Home Worth 8.5 Million Baht
An elderly man lost his 8.5-million-baht home to an adopted son who promised to pay his late wife's medical debts, then evicted both of them and sold the house without sharing the proceeds.
Coach Talks Hardship Behind 'Coach of Dreams' Film
Coach Skol shares his painful journey of receiving a sudden 24-hour transfer order that forced him to leave teaching housing, depicted in the upcoming film "The Coach of Dreams" about how he built a youth football phenomenon with a humble m
Temple Warns of Fake Facebook Scams Over Robe Donations
Wat Pa Sri Kunaram in Udon Thani warns of fraudsters using fake Facebook pages impersonating the temple to solicit donations for merit-making and robe sponsorships. The temple advises devotees to verify accounts are registered under the tem
Actor Totote Thantawit Updates Mother's Health Recovery
Actor Totote Thantawit says his mother's condition has stabilized after nearly two years of treatment for tuberculosis that spread to her brain, and doctors recommended moving her home to Ratchaburi to improve her awareness through family s
Hospital Partners With CPF on Charity Food Drive
Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal Air Force Hospital and Charoen Pokphand Foods launch a charity food drive September 1-4, with proceeds funding medical equipment for the facility that serves mostly civilians.
Does Shaving a Baby's Head Really Make Hair Thicker?
Shaving a baby's head doesn't make hair thicker or darker—it's an optical illusion caused by blunt-edged new growth, according to medical experts addressing this popular Thai tradition.
Devoted Disciples Launch First-Edition Amulet of Late Venerable Luang Pho Horm
Disciples of late vipassana meditation teacher Luang Pho Horm have created first-edition amulets featuring his image to fund temple road construction at Trai Kham Wasee Temple in Sakon Nakhon Province.
Oval Amulet of Luang Pu Krap Draws Devotion at Wat Krok Krak
Devotees at Wat Krok Krak in Samut Sakhon province revere oval amulets of the late abbot Luang Pu Krap, believed to offer protection from dangers and eye ailments. The temple's venerated Buddha image wears eyeglasses—a practice begun a cent
Kamphaengphet's Signature Dish: Pork Sau with Crispy Rice
A Kamphaengphet food expert shares the recipe for pork sau with crispy rice, a rare Thai Yai homemade dish traditionally made with fish but now prepared with pork to preserve its ancient cooking methods while adapting to modern times.
Bangkok Street Food Spot Serves Grilled Skewers and House-Made Dipping Sauces
Tei Ma La Skewers and Meatballs on Bangkok's Vibhavadi Soi 20 offers charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables with three house-made dipping sauces, all priced at just 10-15 baht per stick.