Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
White Mist Rising From Plant Baffles Visitors on Phayao Mountain
Hikers on Phayao's Doi Pa Chom Piang mountain spotted white mist mysteriously drifting from an unidentified plant's flowers, prompting botanists to investigate whether the substance is naturally produced or a rare natural phenomenon.
Chris Hohwang Opens Heart on Love After Sister's Wedding
Actress Chris Hohwang expressed hope of finding an intelligent, warm partner after attending her sister Ploy's engagement ceremony, dismissing rumors that her past dramatic role cursed her love life.
Rare Buddha Amulets From Revered Eastern Thai Masters
Rare amulets created by revered Eastern Thai Buddhist masters in the early 20th century, including distinctive designs from Chachoengsao and Samut Songkhram, have become highly sought-after collectibles commanding premium prices among serio
The Legend of Thao Hiranya Phanasur at Mongkut Hospital
A protective forest spirit revered by King Mongkut in the early 1900s, Thao Hiranya Phanasur is now honored at Bangkok's Ramathibodi Hospital, where staff and visitors report miraculous interventions in health and personal matters.
New Book Explores Buddhist Teachings As Spiritual Healing
A new book titled 'Chanting to Heal When Sick' presents Buddhist teachings as spiritual medicine for physical and mental wellbeing, organized into three components: identifying the teachings, explaining their practical application, and desc
Rare Amulet of Revered Monk Luang Pho Ding Released
A rare amulet of Luang Pho Ding, a revered monk who led Wat Usupharam in Chachoengsao from 1897 to 1952, has been released for collectors. The first-edition copper pendant from his 1938 birthday ceremony is now highly sought after for its s
Venerable Luang Pu Suk Remembered Five Years On
The fifth anniversary of Luang Pu Suk's death is observed Saturday, honoring the revered former abbot of Wat Pa Waai in Sing Buri Province who transformed the temple through decades of devotion to Buddhist practice and monastic discipline.
Thai Thriller 'Morte Cucina' Serves Revenge Through Cuisine
A Bangkok waitress seeks revenge on her former lover through carefully designed Thai meals in the psychological thriller 'Morte Cucina,' which debuts in Thailand after successful international festival runs and distribution deals in over tw
Actress Min Ordains as Buddhist Nun at Father's Temple
Actress Min Ratawan Omthaisong, known for the series Thong Nuea Kao, ordained as a Buddhist nun at Apatharo Monastery in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 1, where her father has spent four Lenten periods.
Foundation Selects Young Khon Dancers Nationwide for 2026
A royal foundation is casting dancers aged 15-25 across Thailand for a Khon performance of Ramakien scheduled for late 2026, with auditions set for early July at a Bangkok-area university.
Japanese Mother Uses AI to Imagine Son's Adult Life
A Japanese mother used AI to imagine her son's adult life after he died at age 6, with online collaborators creating images showing him growing up, getting married, and becoming a father—fulfilling her wish to see how he might have develope
Commemorative Medal Honors Luang Pu Ka's 97th Birthday
A commemorative medal honors the 97th birthday of Luang Pu Ka Kandhayo, a respected abbot of Wat Bodhi Chai in Nakhon Phanom who passed away in 1977 after 75 years of monastic life dedicated to teaching Buddhist discipline and Dharma.