Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Thai Oil Partners with Water Sports Association to Launch Lifesaving Initiative, Reducing Drowning Crisis for Seventh Year
Thai Oil, the Water Sports Association, and Laem Chabang Municipality launched their seventh annual lifesaving program to teach youth water safety skills and reduce Thailand's high drowning rates among children.
Large Crowds Gather for Sacred Eye-Opening Ceremony of Deities at Renowned Chiang Mai Temple, Featuring Celebrity Performers and Lucky Number Drawings
Thousands attended an eye-opening ceremony for sacred deities at Wat Chang Khueang in Chiang Mai on May 14, with celebrity participants and worshippers drawing the lucky lottery number 925 during the merit-making ritual.
Sacred Objects News – First Edition Medal of Luang Por Piem, Wat Koh Lak, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Luang Por Piem, a revered abbot of Wat Koh Lak in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, gained widespread respect for his expertise in astrology, fortune-telling, and herbal medicine during his 46-year monastic career until his death in 1949.
Fresh Voices from Youth – Hope in the Mangrove Forest Through the Story of Mahachai Betta Fish
Young conservationists in Samut Sakhon are working to protect disappearing mangrove forests and rare Mahachai betta fish, proving that local children's genuine connection to nature offers hope for preservation efforts in areas increasingly
What Makes a "Wealthy Hand" According to Feng Shui? Plus Hand Care Tips to "Open Your Destiny Line"
Feng shui and palmistry traditions associate certain hand characteristics—like full fleshy palms, long slender fingers, and clear destiny lines—with wealth and financial success, though these beliefs lack scientific evidence. The ancient Ch
Pure Heart Foundation Partners with Network to Award Scholarships Under Dream of Education Project, Year 5
Pure Heart Foundation awarded 200,000 baht in scholarships to disadvantaged youth nationwide under its fifth annual Dream of Education Project, partnering with multiple organizations to expand educational access.
Great Warinthorn: Hormones Out of Balance from Not Resting Properly, Lives Daily Fighting Internal Voices
Celebrity Great Warinthorn reveals he battles hormonal imbalance and inner turmoil from overwork and lack of rest, finding unexpected healing through caring for his three-legged rescue cat that transformed his solitary life.
Pompam Niti Returns with New Stand-Up Comedy Show: "Rambling Elder with Dry Mouth, Holding Strong in Old Age"
Beloved broadcaster Pompam Niti returns with her second stand-up comedy show on July 12, 2026, sharing personal stories about aging, resilience, and life's challenges at Siri Kiti Convention Center.
Paet Peng Tradition of Worshiping Phra Chao Ton Luang, Celebrating the 535th Anniversary
Devotees celebrate the 535th anniversary of the Paet Peng tradition honoring Phra Chao Ton Luang, showcasing the enduring spiritual and cultural heritage of Northern Thailand.
Elderly Woman Terrified by Giant Monitor Lizard Bursting Into Home, Locks Herself in Bedroom; Neighbors Rush to Write Down House Number for Lottery
A 78-year-old woman in Ang Thong Province locked herself in her bedroom after mistaking a monitor lizard that burst into her home for a crocodile. Authorities safely captured and released the animal while neighbors seized the moment to jot
Bee Matika Reviews Pregnancy at 40: She's Experienced Every Symptom Before, But Never Overcome Them
Bee Matika reveals her third pregnancy at 40 comes with severe morning sickness, breathing difficulties, and insomnia—symptoms she's endured before but never conquered. The expectant mother hopes this time the debilitating symptoms last onl
Mae Pichyyanat's Two-Year Journey to Pregnancy: Changing Doctors 4 Times, 11 Egg Retrievals
Thai actress Mae Pichyyanat shares her two-year fertility journey involving 11 egg retrievals and four doctors, finally achieving pregnancy after 40 through lifestyle changes and traditional Chinese medicine alongside modern treatment.