Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Phuket City Pride 2026 Parade Celebrates Equality
Phuket City Pride 2026 kicks off June 27 with over 2,000 participants marching through Old Town under the "We are ONE" theme, featuring celebrities, government officials, and international guests celebrating equality and diversity.
Parliament Leader Promotes Buddhist Values Through Prayer and Meditation
Parliament leader Sompon Saramutt led a Buddhist merit-making ceremony on July 3 promoting daily spiritual practice through giving, moral conduct, and meditation alongside senior monks in Bangkok.
Man Karin Details Sacred Craftsmanship Behind Luang Pu Sila Amulet
Man Karin reveals the meticulous craftsmanship behind the Luang Pu Sila "Million-Era Wealth" amulet, sourcing rare sacred materials like lightning-struck tamarind wood and natural Sila Siri stone to create spiritually powerful talismans.
Finnway International School Launches Secondary Education
There were smiles, proud tears, and heartfelt celebrations as Finnway International School Phuket hosted its Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony & Gala at Blue Elephant Phuket recently.
Bikin Clarifies 'Not Jealous' Remark In Interview
Bikin clarifies that his humorous social media content reveals different dimensions of his personality, not a shift away from serious work, while also addressing a misunderstood remark about not being jealous of fellow artist PP Krit's conc
Astrologer Reveals July 2026 Horoscopes by Zodiac Sign
Local astrologer Moe Chang Thosaphon Sritula predicts varying fortunes for six zodiac signs in July 2026, with Gemini and Cancer enjoying strong success in work and finances, while Leo faces challenges requiring perseverance.
Mae Gulab, Legend of Nakhon Sawan Sweets, Dies at 86
Charoen Rat Abhiwatchanant, the legendary mochi and daifuku maker who made Nakhon Sawan sweets famous across Thailand, died peacefully at 86. Her family's traditional recipe evolved into an iconic provincial souvenir beloved by visitors thr
Below the Tides Plants Mangroves With Youth and Community
Below the Tides has launched Season 4 of its mangrove restoration project in Samut Songkhram, bringing together students and volunteers to plant trees and protect coastal ecosystems alongside local communities.
Venus Enters Leo July 6: Three Zodiac Signs Thrive
Venus enters Leo on July 6, bringing peak charm and fortune to Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius signs in romance, finances, and social life.
Pattaya Residents Rally to Defend City's Reputation
Hundreds of Pattaya residents rallied July 3 to defend the city's reputation following critical television coverage, demanding apologies from media and academics they say misrepresented the coastal destination as unsafe for tourists.
Community Demands Teacher's Removal Over Workplace Tensions
Over 50 residents in Phayao province demanded a teacher's transfer, citing years of workplace conflicts that drove multiple educators away and reduced student enrollment. Officials launched an investigation while instructing the teacher to
Six Zodiac Signs Face Financial Turnaround
A fortune teller predicts that six zodiac signs—Aries, Virgo, Libra, Pisces, Cancer, and Gemini—will escape financial hardship and become wealthy in the second half of the year.