Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Chulalongkorn Rajamangala University of Technology Opens Registration for Personal Health and Wellness Trainer Certification Program
Chulalongkorn Royal College opens enrollment for a personal training and wellness workshop limited to 30 participants, scheduled for July 16-17, 2569, with applications closing June 30.
Election Voided: Subdistrict Buddhist Committee Halts Abbot Selection Amid Division Concerns
A village election to choose a temporary abbot at Soi Daow Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima was nullified after authorities ruled that only Buddhist monastic councils have authority to appoint religious leaders, not local officials.
Gub Gib Posts Heartfelt Message to Husband, Looking Back from Day One to Now: 11 Years of Sweetness Unchanged
Thai entertainer Gub Gib shared a heartfelt tribute to her husband Bee Thassakaya, celebrating 11 years together with throwback photos and a message praising his unwavering love and support.
Mae Ramphueng Soul and Sound
Mae Ramphueng Soul and SoundTake a break and recharge by the sea at the Mae Ramphueng Soul and Sound event. Centered around health, nature, and art, this gathering invites you to slow down and reconne...
‘Mai Khao As One’ unites for a cleaner coastline
Phuket's Mai Khao Beach, an 11-kilometer undeveloped coastline, serves as vital nesting habitat for endangered sea turtles, prompting a community cleanup initiative called "Mai Khao As One" to protect the shoreline.
At Sixty, I Travel for Discomfort
Within the span of a few weeks, my life quietly divided itself into before and after: my father died, and then I turned sixty. One event reminded me how long a life can be. The other reminded me it isn’t unlimited.
Young Man Intended to Withdraw Cash, Spent Over 2 Hours Helping Residents Verify Identities for Thai Help Thai Plus Program
A young justice officer in Chainat spent over two hours helping elderly residents navigate identity verification for a government assistance program at a bank ATM after witnessing their struggles with the process.
Elderly Queue From Dawn for Thai Help Plus Program, Bringing Packed Meals as They Wait, Worried About Running Out of Slots
Elderly residents in Nakhon Ratchasima queue before dawn at a bank branch to register for the Thai Help Plus program, with many bringing packed meals as they wait, worried slots will fill before they complete registration.
Live from the Ceremony – Grand Buddha Image Consecration of Luang Pu Tuad Amulets at Wat Mai Thung Na Luang
Wat Mai Thung Na Luang in Roi Et Province consecrated blessed Luang Pu Tuad amulets on May 10 to fund construction of a massive 19-meter statue, the largest in the province. Seven types of amulets priced from 199 to 999 baht are being sold
Monastic Circles – Luangpho Sanga Jittasangvaro, Former Abbot of Wat Thaptan Wattanarama in Uthai Thani
Luangpho Sanga Jittasangvaro, former abbot of Wat Thaptan Wattanarama in Uthai Thani, created rare powder amulets of Luangpho To in 1972 that have become highly collectible among devotees. The square amulets feature Buddha imagery and prote
Breaking News on Sacred Objects – Medal, 25th Series of Luang Pu Fhan from Wat Pa Udom Somphon, Sakon Nakhon
Luang Pu Fhan, a revered vipassana meditation master from Sakon Nakhon's Wat Pa Udom Somphon, passed away in 1977 after decades of forest practice and founding monasteries throughout Northeast Thailand. A new medal in his 25th commemorative
Fresh Voices – How Sports Takes Young Athletes Far Beyond the Competition
Banpu Table Tennis Club has nurtured young athletes for 18 years, providing mentorship and life skills that extend far beyond competitive play, helping members like Om pursue professional coaching careers and others earn university scholars