Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Lampang Hospital and CPF Launch Fundraiser for Building Repairs
Lampang Hospital and CP Foods partner on a July 1-3 fundraiser where shoppers buying discounted food products help repair the hospital's critical Sittiketsem Building, with all proceeds funding facility improvements.
Actor Bank Strives Through Grueling Schedule With Little Rest
Thai actor Bank Sriram is pushing through an exhausting work schedule with minimal rest, occasionally experiencing mental lapses on stage but managing to improvise through forgotten lines. He acknowledged the toll on his health while expres
Marine Waste Transformed Into Hospital Bed Sheets
Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources launched Upcycling for Life, transforming ocean waste and discarded fishing nets into hospital bed sheets for bedridden patients distributed through public health offices nationwide.
Singer Rial Gives Mom Six-Figure Birthday Gift
Singer Rial Kasibandit gifted his mother over 100,000 baht in cash for her birthday, though she spent more on gold jewelry than intended. The "Son of the Nation" works constantly to support his family and dreams of taking his parents to Swi
Singer Farida Hospitalized With Urinary Tract Infection
Singer Farida Hai Thongkham was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection, forcing her to cancel brand commitments on December 2-3. The artist apologized to sponsors and vowed to resume work once recovered.
Thai Celebrities Give Hilariously Honest Wedding Blessing
Thai celebrities Thanya and Pek offered hilariously candid wedding blessings, jokingly warning the newlyweds not to emulate their famously bickering relationship while celebrating their own 20-year bond.
Phitsanulok Opens Ban Yaeng Durian Festival 2026
Phitsanulok officially opened the 2026 Ban Yaeng Durian Festival, running July 24–August 1 at the Agricultural Fair Market in Nakhon Thai District, expected to generate over 240 million baht for local farmers from the region's 3,000-ton dur
Buddhist Abbot Installed as Regional Head in Northern Thailand
Phra Rajvachirsin was formally installed as regional abbot for Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Mae Hong Son provinces during a ceremony at Wat Chedi Luang Voraviharn on July 1, following his appointment by the Sangha Supreme Patriarch.
Monnontholyai School Appoints Chada Thaiserit As Honorary Advisor
Monnontholyai School Football Club names Chada Thaiserit as honorary advisor to strengthen youth development and advance the program's future growth.
Lottery Winners Celebrate Windfall At Sacred Temple
More than twenty lottery winners gathered at a sacred temple in Chachoengsao province to celebrate their good fortune, lighting 30,000 firecrackers in gratitude after hitting numbers 62 and 001.
Fujifilm Thailand Launches Liver Cancer Screening in Kalasin
Fujifilm Thailand launched a liver cancer screening program in Kalasin province targeting 200 at-risk residents using the GALAD Score biomarker test to detect the disease early. Liver cancer is Thailand's leading cancer killer, with over 19
Actresses Respond To Fan Concerns Over Series Promotion
Actresses Ling Ling Kong and Om Kornnaphat addressed fan complaints about limited promotion for their series "Drawing Dreams of a Wedding Day," confirming their network has already increased appearances and scheduling flexibility. Both star