Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Venerable Monk's First-Edition Amulet Brings Blessings
A revered monk at Wat Krok Krak temple in Samut Sakhon Province created amulets and sacred Buddha images adorned with eyeglasses, a tradition born from a village's miraculous recovery from an eye infection epidemic nearly a century ago.
Terrestrial Orchids Emerge As Profitable Market Crop
A Chiang Mai farmer has developed hybrid terrestrial orchids as a profitable market crop through selective breeding, creating plants with vibrant flowers and easy maintenance that bloom once yearly between December and January.
Snake Invades Home, Lottery Seekers Hunt For Lucky Numbers
A woman's frightening encounter with a snake attempting to enter her Ko Lanta home sparked a social media frenzy, with Thai lottery players eager to bet on her house number, believing the incident was a lucky omen.
School Overrun By Millions Of Insects, Parents Alarmed
Millions of centipede-like insects have invaded a Chachoengsao school, alarming parents who fear the creatures could harm children despite repeated cleaning efforts. Officials suspect the infestation originated from an adjacent rubber plant
Market Celebrates Anniversary With Star-Studded Show
Petchphitchaya Market in Nakhon Sawan celebrated its anniversary with a free concert by popular Thai music group Sriraam Nam Petchr, drawing enthusiastic crowds who donated over 100,000 baht to the performers.
Company Teaches Students Waste Sorting, Environmental Care
WeLoveGolf and corporate partners delivered educational supplies and waste-sorting training to Ban Kluay School in Suphan Buri, aiming to build environmental awareness and improve quality of life for remote area students.
Thai Tattoo Artist Showcases 9D Technique on Global Stage
Thai tattoo artist Grand Master T showcased his self-developed 9D lip tattooing technique at Vietnam's largest permanent makeup competition, representing Thailand among 2,000 global competitors. His selection highlights Thai PMU artists' gr
Mobile Blood Drives Continue Across Southern Thailand
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), in collaboration with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue holding blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout July.
Candle Festival Celebrates Buddhist Lent With Wax Sculptures
The Candle Festival The Candle Festival marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent, when beautifully hand-carved wax sculptures are paraded through the streets in a stunning display of faith, art, and trad...
Singer Yuki Claims Three Lucky Numbers From Temple Spirits
Singer Yuki claimed temple spirits gave her lottery numbers 179 for the July 1 draw after previously winning with number 48 from the same temple's blessing ritual.
Astrologer Releases Top 5 Luckiest Zodiac Signs For July
Astrologer Mor Chang Thosapol names Scorpio as the luckiest zodiac sign for July, followed by Cancer, Dragon, Gemini, and Pisces in his monthly fortune forecast.
Actor Khom Hasawee Opens Up on Relationship Status
Actor Khom Hasawee revealed he's single and casually dating while focusing on managing his recently improved panic disorder symptoms and spending quality time with family.