Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Thonglor Animal Hospital Marks 32 Years with New Health Care Vision
Thonglor Animal Hospital celebrates 32 years by shifting from treating sick pets to proactive prevention and lifelong wellness care, using decades of data to identify disease risks and help pets age healthier.
Rising Star Fairang Challenges Ex-Champion Yothin This Saturday
Rising star 17-year-old Fairang faces ex-Rajadamnern champion Yothin in a three-round bout at RWS this Saturday, with the undefeated challenger eyeing the prestigious title belt.
Ja Praow Releases New Single About Love and Joy
Singer Ja Praow releases uplifting new single "I Can Smile Because of You," shifting from her debut's unrequited love theme to celebrate finding joy and happiness. The accompanying music video follows a shy girl discovering that true connec
Disabled Lottery Vendor Perseveres; Officer Helps Cross Street
A traffic officer in Bangkok stopped traffic to help a disabled lottery vendor on a skateboard cross the street safely, a moment captured in a viral video that sparked widespread praise for both the vendor's perseverance and the officer's c
Wei Lang's Formula: New Buddhist Book Review
A new Buddhist text by Venerable Wei Lang offers advanced teachings on meditation, wisdom, and karma for intellectually serious readers willing to approach unfamiliar dharma interpretations with openness. The book, priced at 195 baht, prese
Venerable Thepyanamuni, Former Abbot of Chong Lom Temple, Remembered
The 22nd anniversary of Venerable Thepyanamuni's passing is commemorated on August 22, 2026; the respected former abbot of Chong Lom Royal Temple in Ratchaburi devoted his life to Buddhist education, community welfare, and public health ini
Revered Phra That Phanom Powder Amulet Blessed in Solemn Ceremony
Blessed powder amulets featuring Phra That Phanom, a 2,500-year-old Buddhist monument on the Thailand-Laos border, were consecrated in a solemn ceremony at Nakhon Phanom Province's revered temple on July 19.
Ray McDonald's Friends Honor Late Actor at First Memorial
Close friends of late actor Ray McDonald organized his water-sprinkling and merit-making ceremony at a Bangkok temple, personalizing every detail with his favorite orange color to honor their 30-year friendship.
Chiang Mai Cat Owner Offers 50,000 Baht Reward for Lost Gray Cat
A Chiang Mai cat owner is offering up to 50,000 baht for the safe return of Tao Tao, a friendly gray cat that disappeared in the Fa Ham area on August 20.
Bull's Tail Gets Tangled in Tree, Owner Must Free It
A 68-year-old farmer in Chiang Mai had to rescue his young fighting bull after its tail became tangled around a tree while the animal was swatting at insects in his orchard.
Elderly Couple Left With 25 Baht After Medical Trip Receives Community Help
An elderly couple from Sakon Nakhon was left stranded at a hospital with just 25 baht after traveling for medical care, but community volunteers and rescue police stepped in with donations and helped them discover a senior citizen bus fare
School Launches Active Shooter Survival Training
Satree Witthaya 2 School and local police trained nearly 1,900 students and staff on active shooter survival tactics, including run–hide–fight protocols, to prepare for violent emergencies on campus.