Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Black-Chin Barb Burgers Teach Job Skills to Drug Users
A drug rehabilitation program in Samut Songkhram trained 70 participants in vocational skills including air conditioning, electrical work, and making burgers from invasive black-chin barb fish to create income opportunities and prevent rela
Comedian Nos Udom Returns For DEAW 16 Comedy Tour
Thai stand-up comedian Nos Udom brings DEAW 16: NEVER GROW UP to Bangkok's Siam Paragon in September with seven performances and tickets starting at 2,000 baht.
Thai Teen Thatida Advances At ITF Junior Tennis Tour
Thai teen Thatida Hongkha rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Indonesia's Lulwa Naswardani 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the ITF Junior Tennis Tour J60 event in Nonthaburi. The 16-year-old will face fellow Thai player Pimpisa Von
Kasetsart University Donors Give 5.6M Baht For Medical Park
Kasetsart University alumni and students have donated 5.6 million baht toward the university's Medical Park project, a comprehensive healthcare and education facility aimed at strengthening Thailand's medical system through 2029.
Lucky Numbers Drawn At Memorial Service For Comedian Neng Mengjai
Lottery numbers were revealed during a 100-day merit-making ceremony for late comedian Neng Mengjai at a temple in Southern Thailand, with attendees sharing the digits on social media ahead of the July 1 lottery draw.
Tak Bat Dok Mai Ceremony Honors Buddhist Lent Season
This is a beautiful ceremony where devotees offer dok khao phansa (Buddhist Lent flowers) to monks as they begin the three-month rains retreat. 🌿💐Tak Bat Dok Mai dates back hundreds of years in ...
Final BMX Championship Round Crowns Thailand's Top Riders
Thailand's final BMX national championship will crown 2025 champions on July 3-4 at Kamalasai Sports Park in Bangkok, with winners earning royal trophies and spots for the 2027 Asian Balance Bike Championship.
Daily Horoscope: July 1 Warnings For All Signs
All zodiac signs face mixed fortunes on July 1, with warnings against risky financial decisions, unsafe driving, and hasty relationships, while some signs gain opportunities in work and love.
Venerable Chuen Putthosaro, Revered Ayutthaya Monk, Passes Away
Venerable Chuen Putthosaro, a revered monk and former abbot of Wat Yansaen in Ayutthaya known for his ascetic lifestyle and blessed amulets, passed away on June 17, 2003, at age 96.
Luang Pu Shim Amulet Collection Unveiled
A rare amulet collection from revered Buddhist abbot Luang Pu Shim, who died in 1995, has surfaced; his most prized "Phra Gring Promo First Edition" amulets are now highly counterfeited due to scarcity and collector demand.
Luang Pu Iem's Mak Tui Amulets Gain Popularity
Luang Pu Eiam of Wat Hang created the "mak tuay," a distinctive amulet made from natural materials inscribed with sacred numbers, which became a signature talisman replicated by his disciples and remains highly sought after among collectors
Maha Sarakham Celebrates Bun Sam Ha Festival With Commemorative Coins
Maha Sarakham Municipality held its annual Bun Sam Ha festival June 8-10, 2024, a northeastern Thai tradition to purify homes and communities by honoring local deities. The celebration included evening chanting ceremonies, morning alms offe