Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Legendary Actor Sam Yuranunt Overjoyed to Become Grandfather
Legendary Thai actor Sam Yuranunt is thrilled to become a grandfather after his son announced that his wife is expecting a baby.
Ratchaburi Schools Honor 35 Graduates with Flexible Curriculum Program
Ratchaburi Primary Education District 1 graduated 35 students from its flexible curriculum program designed to develop life skills and vocational competencies aligned with individual abilities and community needs.
Delivery Driver Wins Two Major Lottery Prizes After Temple Blessing
A delivery driver in Nakhon Pathom won 80,000 baht on two lottery tickets after receiving a temple blessing, then purchased more tickets hoping for continued luck to buy a motorcycle for work.
Bell Plans Grand Wedding Celebration for Wife on September 27
Comedian Bell Angshumlap is hosting a grand wedding celebration for his wife on September 27 at Ayutthaya City Park, fulfilling her dream of a proper ceremony after their initial simple hand-tying ritual. The event, now 70 percent planned,
Monk Celebrates 70th Birthday With Educational Grants
Luang Pho Itt, the 70-year-old abbot of Wat Chula Mani in Samut Songkhram, distributed over 1 million baht in educational scholarships and donated 13 tons of rice to schools across southern Thailand during a merit-making ceremony on August
Revered Monk Luang Pu Yot of Kaew Charoen Temple Remembered
Luang Pu Yot, the revered abbot of Kaew Charoen Temple in Samut Songkhram, passed away in 1998 after 66 years of monastic life and became famous for his healing skills in bone-setting that drew patients from across the region.
Palm Sugar Sweet: Egg Fish Candy Recipe
A Ratchaburi village woman makes traditional "egg fish candy" from ripe palm fruit mixed with sticky rice flour and coconut, selling the chewy treats for 20 baht per box during the June-September harvest season.
Karen Weaver Turns Tradition Into Modern Design
Karen weaver Janchai Puped transforms traditional cotton textiles into modern designs that work for today's lifestyle, helping sustain his village's craft heritage and community livelihoods in Chiang Mai's Ban Lai Kaew Village.
Expert Warns Reusing Plastic Bottles Harbors More Bacteria Than Toilet Seats
Reusing disposable plastic bottles can harbor more bacteria than toilet seats due to narrow threads that trap saliva and food particles, warns a Thai pharmacist, as PET material also degrades and releases harmful chemicals.
Teacher Mourns Brother's Death One Day Before Birthday
A teacher honored her late brother's final wish as he passed away peacefully one day before his birthday, ending 44 years of suffering following a military accident in 1982 that left him blind.
Pan and Pe Bring Music and Fun to Chumtang Daotong
Country stars Pan Panchiva and Pe Veerasak perform on Chumtang Daotong Thursday, followed by GLO Miracle Music Season 3 competition Friday on Channel 7HD, featuring young contestants battling for advancement.
Doctor Debunks Myth That Rainwater Causes Colds in Children
A doctor debunks the widespread Thai myth that rainwater causes colds in children, explaining that cold temperatures weaken immune defenses and allow viruses to spread, not the water itself.