Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Sacred Amulet News – First Edition Coin 2508 of Luang Pu Dul Atulo
Luang Pu Dul Atulo, a revered Northeast Thai Vipassana master from Wat Buppharam in Surin, lived to age 96 and created highly sought-after amulets and coins to support his temple's restoration. The first edition commemorative coin was minte
Lucky Numbers Revealed: Incense Smoke Divination at Ancient 1,000-Year-Old Water Festival Draws Lottery Hopefuls
Farmers and residents at an ancient water festival in Lap Bua performed incense divination rituals that produced numbers 220 and 20, which lottery hopefuls quickly wagered on the government drawing. The 1,000-year-old "Lam Nam Khuen Hong" c
Demystified: Why You Should Choose an Eyewear Shop with a Licensed Optometrist
A licensed optometrist at your eyewear shop provides deeper vision analysis, screens for eye diseases like glaucoma, and tailors prescriptions to your lifestyle—going beyond basic eye tests to protect your long-term eye health.
Good Vibes Mode: Tune In to the Melodious 'Love You Every Day' by Potato Band
Channel 7HD's singing competition "Hit Song Duel: Secondary Power" features competitors performing Potato Band's uplifting pop-rock anthem "Love You Every Day" with coaching from professional judges, airing Wednesday at 1:30 PM.
Lady Praang Feels Down! No Boyfriend on Birthday, Reveals First Year Apart—But Gets Surprise Cake at Home from Ob
Lady Praang spent her birthday in Japan without boyfriend Ob due to expensive flights, but he surprised her with a homemade cake and handmade rabbit figurine when she returned to Thailand.
Hero Dog Battles Cobra to Save 30 Children Before Succumbing to Snake Venom
A stray dog named Kali died after killing a venomous cobra that threatened 30 schoolchildren in an Odisha village, India, succumbing to snake venom while protecting the children from the attack.
Adorably Long-Legged Cat Strikes Model-Like Pose—Owner Confirms No Photo Editing
A viral long-legged cat named Hawyvin has won hearts online, with its owner confirming the striking limbs are completely natural despite widespread speculation about photo editing.
Thai Herb For Life Hosts Grand Merit-Making Ceremony to Advance Health Products and Quality of Life for Consumers
Thai Herb For Life Limited held a merit-making ceremony with Buddhist monks to mark the company's first formal blessing since its establishment, celebrating its success in the health and wellness product market.
May 1, 2026: Chulalongkorn University Improves Workers' Quality of Life with Free Health Screenings and Services at Siam Square
Chulalongkorn University will host free health screenings and services for Thai workers at Siam Square on May 1, 2026, offering diabetes tests, dental care, eye exams, and mental health activities across over 20 faculties. Last year's inaug
Min Pechaya Pays Respects to Her Mother on Her 37th Birthday, Finding Strength After Life's Storms
Thai actress Min Pechaya Wattanamontri celebrated her 37th birthday by honoring her mother with traditional blessings, drawing widespread support from colleagues and fans as she moves forward after recent personal challenges.
Po Teck Tung Foundation Continues Building Livelihoods and Improving Lives Across Southern Thailand
Po Teck Tung Foundation distributed occupational equipment worth over 830,000 baht to 33 poor households in Songkhla Province and provided free medical services to residents. The initiative is part of Phase 4 of the foundation's poverty all
Woman Launches Unusual Business Selling Mosquito Keychains, Earning Thousands—Foreigners Love Them Despite Complex Production Process
A Thai entrepreneur has turned dead mosquitoes into a thriving business, creating glow-in-the-dark keychains that foreign tourists buy as souvenirs. The intricate multi-day production process and strict sourcing requirements have made the q