Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Tuk Chanokwanan Joy As Daughter Passes Dental School Exam
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Thai Actor Tongtong Krit Apologizes for Leaked Personal Photo
Thai actor Tongtong Krit apologized after a personal photo leaked online, confirming the image is real but from a past period that has ended. He took responsibility for posting it, urged netizens to stop sharing the picture, and apologized to his partner 'Boss' and his agency for any harm caused. Tailai Entertainment asked the public to respect the star’s privacy.
Flood‑Hit Parents Ferry Autistic Son in Basin to Hospital
Parents in Chachoengsao province carried their autistic son in a large black basin through chest‑high floodwaters to reach a hospital appointment. Local officials, seeing the scene, used a municipal vehicle to rescue the family and deliver relief supplies. The incident highlights ongoing flood risks in the area, with water still lingering at dangerous levels after more than eleven days of inundation.
Thavee Sodsong Supports Free Oil Change for Flooded Bangkok Riders
Thavee Sodsong of the Prachachart Party teamed up with private sponsors to provide free motorcycle oil changes for flood‑affected riders in Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng area on October 6. The initiative, supported by Siam Patthorn Group, aims to help riders whose livelihoods depend on motorbikes after severe flooding. Sodsong praised the community’s solidarity and repeated his call for a Rider Protection Act.
Prachan Buri Health Station Resumes Cleaning After Flood
After a two‑metre flood submerged the Tambon Health Promotion Hospital in Prachan Buri, staff and volunteers have been cleaning mud, debris and checking equipment. The facility hopes to reopen services on October 12, pending final safety checks. Director Boonrung Rittharaksa said the floodwaters have receded and the cleanup involves local residents and nearby health workers.
Youth Footballer Ter Varakorn Confirms Relationship With Older Woman
Thai youth footballer Ter Varakorn confirmed he is dating a woman 10 years older than him, saying he is unbothered by the age gap or her being a divorced mother. He said his parents support the relationship as long as he stays out of trouble, and he remains focused on his dream of playing for the national team. Ter Varakorn also discussed his recent weight loss and return to fitness after injury and a film shoot.
Boom Panadda Accepts Apology, Ends Feud with Rescue Volunteer
Boom Panadda has resolved a social media dispute with a rescue volunteer from Chachoengsao after the volunteer apologized for a sarcastic post about ‘outdated’ celebrities. She explained that her rescue team had already been on the ground and that the misunderstanding could have been avoided with proper communication. Boom said she accepts the apology but urged other volunteers to focus on helping flood victims rather than trading insults.
TSPCA Rescues Flood-Stricken Pets in Samut Songkhram
TSPCA and its network rescued 17 cats and two dogs stranded at Wat Ket Karam temple in Samut Songkhram after floodwaters left them without food. The operation followed the royal message of Princess Bajrakitiyabha to care for animals in crisis, with volunteers delivering cat food and supplies. Donors including academics, business leaders, and animal‑loving citizens contributed food, funds, and medicine for the animals’ recovery.
Thai Thriller 'Dark Inheritance' Stars Ken Phupoom, Premieres Oct 7
The Thai thriller series 'Dark Inheritance' follows a group of relatives who must survive one month in a haunted mansion to claim a billionaire's fortune. As they stay, mysterious disappearances and deaths raise suspicions of supernatural or human forces behind the killings. Starring Ken Phupoom and Mintchi, the series premieres on Channel 7HD October 7 and streams on Netflix.
Bangkok Restaurant Sells Gold Amid Flood to Keep Paying Staff
Flooding in Bangkok has left the P. Goong Rao restaurant with no income, yet the owner continues to pay staff by selling personal gold and a brass bracelet. Monthly wage costs are about 1.3 million baht, and the melted gold brought in over 923,000 baht. The owner says they will not abandon employees despite the losses.
Villagers Sell Rare Goose Egg Mushrooms Near Mae Klang Waterfall
Villagers near Mae Klang waterfall in Chiang Mai collect and sell goose egg mushrooms, earning about 100–150 baht per kilogram and selling roughly 200 kilograms daily during October. The income supports many local families, with villagers dividing labor between gathering, cleaning, and selling the mushrooms. Vendors such as Boonsri buy the harvest and resell it roadside and in Chiang Mai city throughout the month.
Flood Victims Criticize Duplicate Aid Registration Steps
Flood victims in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Sam district complain that receiving the 9,000‑baht government aid requires duplicate steps even after registering through the official app. Officials acknowledge the redundancy, noting that applicants must still submit documents to the local subdistrict office for verification before payment. Residents say the cumbersome process adds hardship while floodwaters linger and repair funds fall short of needs.