Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
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.
Tattoo Colour Hits Rajamangala Stadium in Landmark Concert
Thai rock band Tattoo Colour will hold their first-ever stadium concert at Rajamangala Stadium on December 19, celebrating over 20 years of music with full-scale production. Ticket sales open August 29 through Eventpass, with prices ranging
Guitar King Lam Morrison Celebrates 82nd Birthday With Rock Stars
Thailand's legendary guitarist Lam Morrison celebrated his 82nd birthday with a rock concert at Lisa Rock on the Beach, featuring performances from the country's top musicians and a heartfelt gathering of friends and fellow artists.
Couple Brings Cardboard Dog to Furniture Store
A couple created a life-sized cardboard cutout of their dog after a furniture store banned the real pet, using the standee to help select sofas and chairs that would suit their furry companion's comfort.
Uttradit Marks 111-Year City Anniversary With Grand Merit-Making Ceremony
Uttradit province held a grand merit-making ceremony on August 22 to mark 111 years since the city's establishment, with hundreds of monks receiving alms and thousands participating in traditional dances and spirit-propitiation rituals.
Chula Dormitory Alumni Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
Chulalongkorn University Dormitory Alumni Association is hosting a charity golf tournament on September 28 at Windsor Park and Golf Club, with proceeds supporting public benefit activities and alumni operations.
Why Towels Still Smell After Washing—And How to Fix It
Smelly towels often result from leaving wet clothes in the washing machine too long and neglecting to clean the machine itself, says a Japanese organization expert—not from poor detergent choices. Remove laundry immediately after washing, r
Actor Pays Tribute to Late Travel Host Ray McDonald
Actor Arak Akaratthaya paid tribute to late travel host Ray McDonald at his funeral, crediting McDonald as an inspirational mentor who shaped his approach to performance and travel through their three-season collaboration on the mountain-fo
Actress Chompoo Proud As Son Wins Go-Kart Championship
Actress Chompoo celebrated her son Typhoon's youth go-kart racing championship win at a Bangna event, emphasizing the importance of teaching him to accept both victories and defeats as learning experiences.
Thai Star Arm Suphachai Grieves Mentor Ray McDonald
Thai striker Arm Suphachai tearfully honored his late mentor Ray McDonald, who discovered him as a child in Thailand's south and sponsored his rise to professional football stardom.
Temple Launches Free Khon Classes for Children and Families
Wat Phai Lom Temple in Nakhon Pathom offers free weekly khon and traditional Thai dance classes for children and families, aiming to preserve cultural heritage while bringing generations together.