Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Three Zodiac Signs See Fortunes Open With New Opportunities
Fortune-teller Mor Chang predicts Dragon, Pisces, and Taurus zodiac signs will experience accelerated career and financial progress, backed by influential supporters and new opportunities in the coming period.
Doctor Recounts Mall Rescue, Urges Calling 1669 First
A doctor who assisted a seizure patient at a mall urges people to call emergency hotline 1669 first rather than attempting untrained first aid, while clarifying common misconceptions like never inserting objects in the mouth during seizures
Four Southeast Asian Nations Compete in Women's Volleyball Cup
Thailand hosts the 6th SEA V Cup women's volleyball tournament from August 7-9 in Chiang Mai, featuring Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines as part of efforts to develop regional volleyball talent.
Actress Udom Celebrates Milestone 30th Birthday With Joy
Thai actress Udom Itsaya celebrated turning 30 with meaningful moments including homemade gifts and fan gatherings, feeling more mature and committed to health. She reflected on how quickly her twenties passed and plans to focus seriously o
Indian Grandmother's Outdoor Gym Video Sparks Online Debate
An Indian grandmother's viral video of her exercising on outdoor gym equipment in Bengaluru sparked debate about public park safety, with some calling for clearer usage guidelines while others argue users should exercise personal judgment.
GLO Cup 2026 Draw Set For National Youth Football Championship
The Government Lottery Office unveiled the draw for GLO Cup 2026, a national 8-a-side youth football championship running July 29–August 2 at Bangkok venues, after completing regional qualifying rounds across all seven Thai regions.
Siblings Stage Cat Rescue to Fool Parents Into Adoption
Two siblings orchestrated an elaborate year-long scheme to fool their parents into adopting a cat by staging a fake roadside kitten rescue, and the parents eventually discovered the deception but let them keep the pet anyway.
91 Teams From 12 Countries Enter IYBC 2026 Youth Basketball Championship
The International Youth Basketball Championships 2026 will host 91 teams from 12 countries across Asia and Oceania in July at Bangkok schools, marking one of the region's largest youth basketball tournaments.
P.O.P Reunites For Historic Concert After 8 Years
Thai pop legends P.O.P reunited for their biggest concert in eight years at One Bangkok Forum on July 4, 2025, featuring all four members performing classic hits and newly arranged songs in a spectacular production.
Actor Credits 'Snake Spirit' After Rain Falls on Command
Actor Matum Techin carried a provincial banner at Nakhon Phanom's Naga King worship ceremony on July 7, where rain fell exactly as dancer Ingfah Waraha had prayed it would during her performance.
Venerable Luang Por Thongdee, Esteemed Eastern Buddhist Scholar
Luang Por Thongdee, a revered Buddhist scholar from Eastern Thailand, led Wat Suraskid temple in Chonburi Province from 1995 until his death, earning renown for his expertise in Buddhist texts, sacred arts, and traditional medicine.
Revered Monk's Closed-Eyes Buddha Amulet Unveiled
Revered monks created a sacred closed-eyes Buddha amulet in 1978 using 108 medicinal vines and rare materials, with the "Charity Edition" blessed by multiple senior monks in Nakhon Sawan Province becoming highly sought by collectors.