Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Young Man with Dyslexia Sells Watermelon Juice Without Price Tags, Letting Customers Pay What They Wish
A 17-year-old Malaysian watermelon juice vendor with dyslexia forgoes price tags and lets customers pay what they wish, turning his struggle with numbers into a touching lesson about determination and heart.
Wat Phai Luang Cultivates Pasture for Cattle and Buffalo While Continuing Animal Rescue Mission, Teaching Compassion Through Animal Care
Wat Phai Luang rescues cattle and buffalo from slaughterhouses while cultivating Israeli sweet grass to provide sustainable feed and teach Buddhist compassion through animal care to monks and visitors.
Wat Phai Lueang Holds 2569 Sacred Water Blessing Ceremony to Break Bad Luck and Enhance Fortune and Merit
Wat Phai Lueang in Nonthaburi will hold its annual sacred water blessing ceremony on May 31 to help devotees dispel bad luck and attract good fortune through blessed water sprinkled by a senior monk.
Six-Year-Old Shows Fighting Spirit, Accidentally Enters Professional Athletes' Race After Mom's Registration Error
A 6-year-old Chinese runner completed a professional athletes' race after his mother's registration error entered him in the wrong category, finishing far behind but earning widespread praise for his determination.
Kasetsart University Engineering Alumni Class E56/KU60 Donate to Build Kasetsart University Hospital
Engineering alumni from Kasetsart University donated 100,000 baht toward construction of Kasetsart University Hospital, part of the university's Medical Park Project to expand healthcare education and services nationwide.
Chonburi FC Celebrates End of Thai League Season with Awards Ceremony and Unveiling of Two New Players
Chonburi FC celebrated its season with awards honoring players and fans at a May 16 ceremony in Sri Racha, unveiling new signings and a training kit inspired by historic Soi 34.
Lucky and Unlucky Days – Which Zodiac Signs Will See Unexpected Income Increases and Which Will Receive Help from Bosses and Elders
Astrologers forecast mixed fortunes across zodiac signs on May 18, 2026, with Aries gaining unexpected income and Sagittarius receiving support from bosses and elders, while Scorpio faces quarrels and reputation risks.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo Debuts Baby Greater Adjutant, New Star After 40-Year Extinction in Thai Nature
Khao Kheow Open Zoo successfully hatched a baby Greater Adjutant stork through artificial incubation, marking the first such breeding success in Thailand and offering hope for a species extinct from Thai nature for over 40 years.
Buddhist Amulet World – Viewing Luang Pho Khluap Coins B.E. 2539 and Luang Pho Toh
Buddhist amulets and commemorative coins created by revered Thai monks are showcased, including rare B.E. 2539 coins blessed by Luang Pho Khluap of Uthai Thani to aid the underprivileged and historic pieces from other respected abbots.
Sacred Amulets News – Luang Por Pai Loh Coin, 'Clearing the Old Forest' Edition B.E. 2486
Luang Por Pai Loh, a revered meditation master at Wat Kamphaeng in Bangkok, spent 59 monastic years studying scripture and esoteric practices before his death in B.E. 2482, leaving behind blessed amulets widely sought by devotees for their
Fresh from Youth – Student Art Theses Paving the Way for a New Generation of Artists
Fourth-year art students from Silpakorn University showcase their thesis projects at ICON Siam from May 11-22, 2026, featuring diverse mediums and guidance from street artist Benzilla on launching creative careers.
Po Anuphap Opens the Path of Faith to Thao Wessuwanna: Revealing the Power of Great Compassion to Support Flourishing Work and Prosperous Life
Entertainer Po Anuphap has embraced worship of Thao Wessuwanna, a guardian deity he credits with transforming his career and life prospects through enhanced opportunities and clarity in decision-making.