Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Revered Abbot Luang Pho Heed Remembered Through Sacred Coins
Luang Pho Heed, a revered abbot at Wat Phleung in Ratchaburi who founded a school in 1934, is now remembered through sacred coins minted after his death in 1947. The distinguished monk devoted his life to spiritual practice and community de
Actress Gluay Recovers From Stage 3 Cancer, Calls It Rebirth
Actress Gluay recovered from stage 3 colorectal cancer after a harrowing collapse during chemotherapy left her unconscious in the ICU, crediting medical care and mental strength for her survival.
Celebrity Couple Donates 100,000 Baht on Birthday
Celebrities Boy Anuwat and Jib Pichittra donated 100,000 baht to Thammasat Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on Boy's birthday to support patients, newborns, and medical equipment.
AIS Backs Thailand's First Beyblade Tournament
AIS hosted Thailand's first major Beyblade tournament, crowning the nation's first champion and drawing over 700 competitors from across Asia with prize money exceeding 200,000 baht. The event demonstrated Beyblade's appeal across generatio
Beloved Internet Cat Tiger Stripes Dies at 15
Tiger Stripes, the beloved Scottish Fold cat who pioneered Thailand's internet cat celebrity culture through the influential Kingdom of Tigers Facebook page, has died at age 15 after bringing joy to millions of devoted fans nationwide.
Mom's Curry Rice Recipe Costs Just 20 Baht in Samut Songkhram
A Samut Songkhram shop offers filling curry rice meals for just 20 baht, drawing on the owner's mother's recipe to provide affordable food for laborers and fishermen struggling with rising living costs.
TV Host Donates 500,000 Baht for Special Needs Classroom
TV host Nuem Karachai donated 500,000 baht toward a special needs classroom at Thong Pha Phum Special Needs School in Kanchanaburi, which officially opens August 1 under the Ministry of Education.
Rescue Volunteer Warns Against Fake Charity Scams
A veteran rescue volunteer warns donors to verify charity credentials and avoid fake fundraisers, cautioning that social media now exposes fraud that once went unnoticed in the rescue sector.
Champion Jaroengsuk Eyes Defense Against Former Titleholder
Rajdamnoen 118-pound champion Jaroengsuk Boonlannammvythai defends his title against former champion Pangtaw Lakbunkham on Saturday, seeking redemption after losing to him nearly two years ago.
Buddhist Book Guide Teaches Self-Protection Through Dharma
A new Buddhist guide by Pradit Chaochareuk teaches readers how to protect themselves from spiritual decline through dharma practice, using cautionary tales and Buddhist teachings to help develop mindfulness and escape suffering.
Rare Oval Amulet Coin of Luang Pu Po Opens to Collectors
A rare oval portrait coin blessed by revered abbot Luang Pu Po in 1956 is now attracting collectors, with its distinctive "foreign-face" design and sacred mantras making it among Maha Sarakham province's most prized amulets.
Temple Honors 142nd Anniversary of Venerable Luang Pu Nak
Wat Rakhang Khositaram in Bangkok honored the 142nd birth anniversary of Luang Pu Nak Sophono, a revered Buddhist master who created sacred amulets and served as the temple's abbot.