Koh Lanta Local News — Island Stories & Community Updates
Why Koh Lanta is called Little Sweden
Two Swedish schools, meatballs on the menu, and a Facebook group with more members than the island has residents. The nickname was earned, and the reason is stranger than you would guess.
Who actually lives on Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is not the island of resorts most visitors meet. Census figures disagree, most of the district is not the beach, and the people who settled here first arrived five centuries before the first bungalow.
Woman Denies Attempting to Seize Temple Land, Promises to Accept Court Finding
A woman claiming inheritance rights to disputed temple land says she'll accept court findings if investigation proves the property belongs to the temple, though she argues her family has legitimate claims based on a 1990 land donation that
Municipality Defends School Lunch Program After Online Criticism
Wat Pradu Subdistrict Municipality defended its school lunch program after online criticism of meal quality, clarifying that disputed photos were taken after students had already eaten and could request seconds.
Pattaya Mayor Denies Reports of Forest Land Request for Dump
Pattaya's mayor denied reports that the city requested forest land for a garbage dump, clarifying instead that informal consultations are underway to find suitable land for a stray dog center serving the wider district.
Official's Makeup Viral, Defends 10-Year Look
A Pattani municipal official's striking makeup in a budget meeting screenshot went viral on social media, prompting Ms. Tasneem Thapkam to defend her 10-year personal makeup style and appeal for focus on work performance rather than appeara
FIKA Bakery Offers Free Coworking on Long Beach Through September
FIKA Bakery on Long Beach offers free coworking space through September to customers who purchase food or beverages, with air conditioning and reliable wifi available Monday to Saturday.
Vendor Complaint: Motorcycle Parking Encroaches on Road with Iron Fence
A juice vendor near Saraburi Hospital is forced to set up her stall dangerously far into traffic after a motorcycle parking operator installed a permanent iron fence blocking her original spot, despite municipal officials initially designat
Village Election Delayed Over One Year Amid Ghost Names in Registry
A village in Kham Khuean Kaew district has gone without a headman for over 15 months after election delays triggered by 37 ghost names discovered in the household registry, with authorities struggling to resolve the fraudulent registrations
Village Chief Unearths 50 Stone Age Axes in Central Thailand
A village chief in Nakhon Ratchasima has amassed over 50 polished stone axes and other artifacts collected while operating bulldozers, hoping to establish a district museum preserving the region's prehistoric heritage.
Hat Yai Mayor Says Reserve Funds Down To 42 Million
Hat Yai's mayor says the municipality's reserve funds have dwindled to just 42 million baht after spending on flood repairs and emergency infrastructure work, following significant central budget cuts to disaster preparedness equipment requ
Champion Tapaeng Glass Unfazed By Taller Irish Challenger
Rajadamnern 147-pound champion Tapaeng Glass defends his title against towering Irish challenger Niall McGreevy on Saturday, with the champion vowing a knockout despite McGreevy's 14-centimeter height advantage. The bout marks Tapaeng's fou