Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Luang Pu Shim Amulet Collection Unveiled
A rare amulet collection from revered Buddhist abbot Luang Pu Shim, who died in 1995, has surfaced; his most prized "Phra Gring Promo First Edition" amulets are now highly counterfeited due to scarcity and collector demand.
Luang Pu Iem's Mak Tui Amulets Gain Popularity
Luang Pu Eiam of Wat Hang created the "mak tuay," a distinctive amulet made from natural materials inscribed with sacred numbers, which became a signature talisman replicated by his disciples and remains highly sought after among collectors
Maha Sarakham Celebrates Bun Sam Ha Festival With Commemorative Coins
Maha Sarakham Municipality held its annual Bun Sam Ha festival June 8-10, 2024, a northeastern Thai tradition to purify homes and communities by honoring local deities. The celebration included evening chanting ceremonies, morning alms offe
School Children Study Under Mango Trees After Building Demolished
Forty-one elementary students in Phichit Province's Sak Sai District were forced to study under mango trees after school officials demolished their 50-year-old classroom without securing replacement funding, prompting the governor to pledge
Lucky Numbers From Giant Centipede Before July 1 Lottery
Luck-seekers in Ang Thong Province consulted a giant centipede for lottery numbers ahead of Thailand's July 1 draw, with the creature selecting the digits 9-5-7 from numbered scrolls dropped into its burrow.
Thai Actress Pat Opens Luxury Home, Names Daughter After Herself
Thai actress Pat showcased her new luxury home with husband Pee Chanon on television, revealing the couple named their newborn daughter after Pat herself and addressing rumors about who funded the property purchase.
Thai Drama Series 'Game of Cons' Episodes 4-5 Air This Week
A con-artist gang orchestrates a boxing scheme to swindle a wealthy businessman in episodes 4-5 of Thai drama 'Game of Cons,' but their carefully laid plans unravel when their fighter loses his nerve in the ring.
Actress Karissa Says Yes to Surprise Proposal
Actress Karissa Springkett said yes to a surprise marriage proposal from boyfriend Ken Chongsuwat while hiking in America, sharing emotional photos and expressing her excitement about their engagement.
Devotees Flock To Golden Child Statue For Lottery Luck
Devotees crowded Khao Mai Daeng Temple in Chachoengsao on June 30 to seek lottery blessings from a golden child statue believed to bring fortune ahead of the July 1 draw. The sacred "Kumarn Khong" statue, created in 2020, allegedly reveals
Pond and Phuwin's Concert Sells Out All Three Shows
Thai actors Pond and Phuwin sold out all three shows of their Space Soul-dyssey Concert, with both stars pledging to deliver an exceptional fan experience while juggling filming for their upcoming special series.
Celebrity-Influencer Soccer Match Comes to Chainat
GULF-AIS brings celebrities and influencers to Chainat for a special football match against local clubs and youth teams on July 5, aiming to inspire young players and revive grassroots football in the region.
Pregnant Influencer Faridah Hospitalized, Returns to Livestream
Pregnant influencer Faridah was hospitalized with heavy bleeding after a June 29 TV reconciliation but returned to livestreaming after doctors confirmed the baby and mother were healthy.