Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Disney Run Thailand 2026 Draws Complaints Over Lack of Character Meet-and-Greets
Disney Run Thailand 2026 at Rama VIII Bridge disappointed participants who expected character meet-and-greets but received only a standard race experience, sparking complaints on social media about the lack of Disney atmosphere.
Banned Thai Boxer Defends Herself Against Discipline Claims
Thai boxer Saidaneia Lookthaew has been banned from competing by her camp for discipline violations, but she denies the allegations and says she has trained consistently despite a cancelled July 27 international fight.
Charity Concert Raises Funds for School Music and Sports Equipment
A charity concert featuring artist Sek Loso raised 80,000 baht for musical instruments and sports equipment at Wat Bang Poon School in Pathum Thani on July 18, 2025. The event, organized by restaurant owner Chalongkan Rungsangyakorn, aimed
JB League Launches Age 12-13 Division for 2026 Season
Junior Ballers League launches a new V division for ages 12-13, beginning August 1, 2026, at DBS Denla British School and DLTS International School, expanding its youth basketball program following strong growth in younger age groups.
Security Guard's Secret Talent: K-Pop Dance Moves
Ko Lanta security guard Min Ussama Awa combines his day job protecting residents with a viral passion for K-Pop choreography, teaching himself BTS dances through online videos and earning millions of views on TikTok. He insists both careers
Beer The Voice Defends Premium Gelato Pricing
PARAMETER gelato owner Kritsana Sriphumiset faced online criticism over his 519-baht pricing, leading singer Beer The Voice to defend the premium product's quality and value in a lengthy social media post.
Moo Deng Picks Argentina for 2026 World Cup Crown
Thailand's famous pygmy hippo Moo Deng predicted Argentina will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup by choosing the country's fruit platter over Spain's during an event at Khao Kheow Open Zoo near Bangkok.
Health Alert: Students Caught Tattooing Each Other at School
Students at unidentified local schools have been tattooing each other using equipment brought on campus, risking serious infections including hepatitis and HIV due to non-sterile conditions and improper hygiene practices.
Looksaikongdin Gym Bans Saiyudania From Fighting
Looksaikongdin Gym has banned fighter Saiyudania from competing in Muay Thai competitions worldwide, citing contractual obligations and repeated behavioral issues that ignored previous warnings.
Japanese Fighter Takeru Visits Thailand, Eyes Rematch With Rodtang
Retired Japanese kickboxer Takeru Segawa has arrived in Thailand seeking a rematch with former rival Rodtang Jitmuangnon, just months after defeating him by split decision in April.
Po Teck Tung Foundation Invites Public to Annual Charity Merit-Making Festival
Po Teck Tung Foundation's annual Ching Ming Festival lets supporters donate rice packages to honor deceased relatives while providing aid to the poor, with distributions scheduled across multiple locations from August through September.
Understanding Guan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion
Guan Yin, the goddess of compassion revered across Thai and Chinese temples, blends Indian Buddhist origins with the Chinese legend of Princess Miaoshan, a devoted practitioner who achieved enlightenment and selflessly sacrificed her body t