Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Agriculture Students Win Sixth Food Innovation Award
Kasetsart University's Nutra-Creators team won the sixth Conovative Award competition with LANSANA, an anti-inflammatory lasagna blending traditional Lanna curry with Italian noodles and bioactive compounds that retain 90% potency after hea
Thai Contestant Nene Heads to AGT 2026 in Los Angeles
Thai contestant Nene has arrived in Los Angeles to compete on America's Got Talent 2026 on August 25, backed by the local Thai community and widespread support from fans at home.
Young Girl Gives First Paycheck to Grandparents
Taengmo, daughter of actor Jess Chunachoen, gifted her grandparents 10,000 baht each from her first earnings, moving them to tears in a heartwarming family moment shared online.
Famous Singer Pi Sadeud Takes Three-Month Monastic Leave
Legendary Isaan rock singer Pi Sadeud will pause all concert performances for three months to observe Buddhist Lent, drawing support and merit-offerings from industry peers and fans.
Woman Wins Over 100,000 Baht After Touching Sacred Tree
A woman in Prachuap Khiri Khan won over 100,000 baht in the lottery after touching a sacred tamarind tree at Ban Pai Temple, sparking a surge of visitors seeking the same fortune. She hired dancers in red for a ritual to thank the temple sp
Hong Kong Phone Repair Worker Unlocks Late Husband's Phone
A Hong Kong phone repair worker unlocked a late husband's device by guessing the pattern password—the letter C, matching the widow's surname—and recovered hundreds of irreplaceable photographs she feared were lost forever.
Bang Khun Thian Uses Data to Tackle Community Problems
Bang Khun Thian Subdistrict in Samut Songkhram is using data analysis and community forums to launch targeted development projects, from canal conservation to job creation programs for people with disabilities. The approach has made it a mo
Renowned Buddhist Monk Luang Pu Hian of Nong Bua Temple
Luang Pu Hian, former abbot of Nong Bua Temple in Kanchanaburi Province, was a revered Buddhist monk who trained numerous disciples who became celebrated scholars and created sought-after amulets distributed freely to devotees throughout hi
Muang Marya The Musical Premieres to Star-Studded Crowd
Muang Marya The Musical premiered to a packed theatre with an all-star cast led by Pat Suthasinee and Amanda Obdam, telling the story of ambition and deception in the entertainment world.
Rising Star Yuki Opens Up About Depression and Drama
Thai-Japanese actress and mor lam singer Yuki Haitonkham opened up about facing depression and drama since starting her career at age 13, including rumors of being "bought" by a record label and harsh criticism over her voice. Despite the o
Khongsittha Gym Hosts Inaugural Amateur Boxing Tournament
Khongsittha Gym hosted its first amateur boxing tournament on August 22, featuring 28 bouts with fighters from seven countries including Taiwan, Myanmar, and France. Owner Matthew Dean plans future events with more bouts and improved matchu
Fans Lay Flowers in Orange to Honor Ray MacDonald
Fans gathered at Wat Yang Royal Temple on August 22 to honor entertainer Ray MacDonald with orange flowers, his favorite color, during the third night of his funeral rites.