Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Amulet Dealer Denies Fraud Claims, Seeks Fair Treatment
An amulet dealer denies fraud allegations after eight Buddhist coins valued at millions of baht were questioned during a customer appraisal, claiming communication errors by staff rather than intentional deception.
Actress Battles Bronchitis While Cheering Husband at HYROX
Actress Ying Rathaa Podeang is managing acute bronchitis from intensive musical theatre rehearsals while supporting her husband Tuul Tulathep's first HYROX competition at TCX 2026 in Bangkok.
Five Hallmarks of Long-Living Healthy Seniors
Healthy seniors typically share five key traits: quality sleep, mobility, good appetite, mental clarity, and consistent preventive health care. Experts say maintaining these habits in later years helps preserve independence and quality of l
PTT Station Brings Youth Football Tournament to Chainat
PTT Station organized a youth football tournament in Chainat on August 14, featuring young players competing in 3-on-3 matches against professional footballers from Chainat Hornbill FC. Four schools participated with winners receiving educa
New Book Explores Thai Temples as Modern Tourist Attractions
A new book examines how Thai temples have evolved into tourist attractions resembling amusement parks, tracing this shift from temple architecture before the 1997 economic crisis to the spiritual entertainment parks that emerged afterward.
Trang Temple Releases New Amulet Coin of Venerable Abbot
Wat Nikom Pratip in Trang has released new amulet coins honoring Venerable Abbot Luang Por Thaan Hwan, a respected meditation master whose blessed objects are carried by military officers serving in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Honoring Luang Por Sam, Revered Monk of Mae Nam Noi
Luang Por Sam Inthasuvanno, former abbot of Talad Mai Temple in Ang Thong Province, is honored on the 156th anniversary of his death this August 15. A respected scholar of traditional medicine and master of sacred amulet-making, his teachin
Seven-Year-Old Novice Monk Masters Buddhist Chanting Feat
A 7-year-old novice monk from Nakhon Ratchasima made history by flawlessly reciting the Buddhist disciplinary code in 50 minutes, becoming the youngest monk to pass the rigorous examination during a merit-making ceremony in Bangkok.
Giant Sacred Tree Draws Crowds Seeking Lucky Numbers
Hundreds flocked to Satthatham Temple in Samut Songkhram on August 14 to bless a massive 7.75-meter takian tree retrieved from a canal, with devotees seeking lucky lottery numbers tied to the sacred ceremony.
Rare Calf Born with Bodhi Leaf Marking Hailed as Good Omen
A calf born with a white bodhi leaf marking on its forehead in Buriram province has drawn crowds of visitors, with its owner convinced it represents a sacred omen of good fortune.
Buddha Amulet Vendor Defends Himself in 9 Million Baht Swap Case
Amulet vendor Phon Tha Phra Chan admitted his team swapped a gold-coin Buddha amulet for a copper version in a 9 million baht case, but denies personal involvement and says the owner confirmed his innocence.
Temple Overwhelmed By Abandoned Cockfighting Birds, Seeks Donations
A Phetchaburi temple is overwhelmed with over 150 abandoned fighting cocks and chickens left by cockfighting owners, forcing monks to seek donations for coops and feed.