Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Hua Hin Golf Course Launches Youth Development CSR Program
Hua Hin Golf Course launched a youth development program at a local school in Prachuap Khiri Khan, offering free training in golf, taekwondo, Thai boxing, music, and English led by professionals including an Olympic bronze medalist.
Young Mahout Shares Her Love for Playful Elephant Phueang
Young mahout Anutida Kaemsuk discovered her passion caring for Phueang, a playful 4-year-old bull elephant in Surin, after finding unexpected purpose in the role once thought unsuitable for women. Through daily care and social media content
Buddhist Amulet Collecting: Luang Pu Suk's Maha Chatri Medal
A Buddhist temple in Chai Nat province commissioned an amulet medal in 2559 featuring sacred imagery and yantra designs to fund construction work. The article documents several significant Thai Buddhist amulets from different temples and er
Revered Monk Luang Por Pin Remembered in Ratchaburi
Luang Por Pin, a revered abbot of Wat Ubonwanaram in Ratchaburi, was remembered for his mastery of Buddhist teachings, occult knowledge, and tireless service to his community until his death in 1952.
Nuvo Band Holds Final Rehearsal Ahead of August Concert
Iconic 1980s rock band Nuvo is staging its biggest comeback in seven years with the NUVORIGINAL CONCERT on August 1-2, showcasing renewed energy through classic hits like "Two People in One Body" and "Ba Mok.
11-Year-Old's Stealing Habit Forces Family to Leave Village
An 11-year-old boy's repeated stealing from neighbors prompted village authorities in Chiang Mai to ask his family to leave their rental home, marking the second relocation due to the same behavior.
Dog Lover Ko Meets First Thai Samoyden Doodle Puppies
Dr. Ko Theerasak welcomed Thailand's first Samoyden Doodle puppies, five fluffy pups born to his relative's dog at Axotic Cafe in Bangkok. The rare breed combines Samoyed and Goldendoodle genetics and is now available for reservation.
Proud Parents Watch Daughter Debut as Full Artist
Actors Peck Saketchai and Tanya Tanyares proudly watched their daughter Leah make her official debut as a member of LOVEiS Entertainment's new girl group at Paragon Hall, with the emotional parents praising her performance and commitment to
Mudmee: Thailand's Ancient Hand-Woven Textile Art
Mudmee, meaning “tied threads,” is an indigenous craft of northeastern Thailand, using the weft ikat technique. Mudmee is a kind of hand-woven fabric with patterns in weft ikat through a process o...
Nas and Chok Reconcile With Ball After Four-Year Rift
Thai entertainers Nas Chutarat and Chok publicly reconciled with Ball Cheun Yim after a four-year dispute, exchanging apologies and well-wishes in a heartfelt Facebook photo that marked an end to their concert-booking conflict.
TV Star Pimtha Named Simplus Brand Ambassador
TV presenter Pimtha Amyuedetchakorn becomes brand ambassador for Simplus as the small appliance brand celebrates its fifth anniversary with a new Monchhichi collaboration and customer rewards campaign.
Officials Rush to Help 77-Year-Old Woman Denied Poor Welfare Card
A 77-year-old disabled woman in Surin province who has been repeatedly denied a welfare card despite living in extreme poverty finally got official help after her name mysteriously vanished from the eligibility system. The Muang Ti subdistr