Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Lottery Enthusiasts Seek Lucky Numbers at Golden Tamarind Tree Spirit Ritual After Multiple Winning Draws
Devotees gathered at a temple in Nakhon Ratchasima on May 13 for a spirit ritual at a Golden Tamarind Tree shrine, seeking lottery numbers from ancestral spirits credited with previous winning draws.
Sing History: Songs of Love from the Past, Passing the Power of Giving Through Generations
A charity concert at Siam Square One traced 133 years of Thai Red Cross history through classic Thai songs, celebrating generosity across three generations with performances by popular artists and audience participation in traditional danci
Breaking Buddhist News – First Edition Amulet B.E. 2484 Luang Por Bai of Wat Chong Lom
Revered Buddhist master Luang Por Bai of Wat Chong Lom in Samut Songkhram Province spent 60 years in monastic life, rebuilding his temple after riverbank erosion and creating highly sought amulets believed to possess exceptional spiritual p
Fresh from the Temple – Strengthening Thai-Sri Lankan Monastic Ties with a Visit to Asgiriya Gedige Temple
Thai monks from Wat Rajapraditsat visited Sri Lanka's Asgiriya Gedige Temple on March 21 to strengthen centuries-old Buddhist ties, presenting gifts honoring King Rama IV's legacy of supporting Sinhalese Buddhism and monastic exchange betwe
Funeral Ceremony Drama Erupts at Temple! Abbot Bans Monks from Other Temples from Sitting on Pulpit, Citing Temple Rules
A temple abbot in Chumphon barred monks from a sister temple from sitting on the ceremonial pulpit during a funeral, citing temple rules and shocking hundreds of mourners who questioned the unity of the monastic community.
Chumtang Daotong Heats Up! "One Song Tells All" Competition Features Hot Young Luk Thung Artists in Intense Showdown
Chumtang Daotong presents two nights of Luk Thung entertainment starting May 14, featuring Seven Star stars performing with M Thepbutr, followed by a national youth singing competition with four provincial competitors vying for advancement.
65-Year-Old Mother Diligently Studies Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game Rules to Understand Her Son's Passion
A 65-year-old Japanese mother spent a month studying Yu-Gi-Oh card game rules and handwrote a comprehensive 10-page guide to understand her son's passion for the game.
83-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Temple Vow at Wat Klang Bang Phra After Recovery, Receives Lucky Numbers Matching Her Age
An 83-year-old Bangkok woman fulfilled a three-year temple vow at Wat Klang Bang Phra after recovering from health issues, receiving lucky lottery numbers that remarkably matched her age.
Kindhearted Woman Volunteers to Drive Neighbor Facing Blindness to Hospital, Living on Elderly Mother's Pension
A compassionate neighbor drove a 51-year-old man with failing vision to the hospital after learning he had no transportation, risking complete blindness without urgent diabetes treatment in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Woman Heading Home When Mother Cat Suddenly Bolts From Car—Security Guards Help Search and Discover 2 Newborn Kittens Born Inside
A mother cat unexpectedly gave birth to two orange kittens inside a woman's parked car at her workplace, with security guards helping locate the newborns in the engine compartment—and surprisingly, this wasn't the first time.
Experts Warn Against 5 Trees You Shouldn't Plant in Front of Your House—Silent Problems Many Overlook
Experts warn against planting five types of fruit trees—including durian, star fruit, breadfruit, and fig—near homes due to maintenance challenges, falling fruit hazards, pest attraction, and structural damage risks.
Yonex Delights Thai Badminton Fans with Meet-and-Greet with Star Athletes on May 15 at Paragon
Yonex hosts a meet-and-greet with star badminton athletes on May 15 at Siam Paragon, celebrating over 14 years of supporting Thai players through partnerships with top academies.