Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Actor Weir Plans International School for Daughter, Praises Wife Vicky
Actor Weir Sukollawat and his wife Vicky are seeking an international school for their daughter Vireen that teaches three languages, with the family prioritizing multilingual education alongside their close-knit lifestyle of traveling toget
Trang Vendor Rushed Off Feet With Tenth Month Festival Sweet Orders
A Trang sweet vendor is working around the clock to fulfill surging orders for traditional festival sweets ahead of September's Ancestor Veneration Day celebrations in southern Thailand.
Classic Singers Return to Perform Hits Before Music Competition Finals
Classic singers Lukchai Sirichai and Dao Mayuree perform beloved hits at Chumtang Dao Thong this week, followed by the introduction of six finalists competing for the GLO Miracle Music Season 3 championship title.
Temple Abbot Expels Controversial Monk Over Repeated Disruptions
An 89-year-old monk was expelled from a temple in Kalasin province after repeatedly disrupting the community, including a viral altercation over moving a pillow that damaged public faith in the institution.
Thai Delivery Rider Duped by Korean Won Instead of Yen
A Thai delivery rider thought he'd received a generous 5,000 yen tip until another user revealed the banknote was actually South Korean won, worth only a quarter of the expected value.
Ancient Citrus Fruit Transformed Into Five Products for Wellness Tourism
A Uthai Thani village cooperative transforms som-sa, an ancient heirloom citrus fruit, into five wellness products including essential oil and mosquito repellent to boost sustainable livelihoods and attract health tourism.
Chiang Mai Devotees Honor Revered Monk's Memorial Day
Hundreds of devotees gathered at a Chiang Mai temple on September 23 to honor the annual memorial of Luang Pu Lah Tahtip, a revered northern Thai Buddhist master, with monks chanting, alms offerings, and scholarships distributed to the comm
Buddhist Amulets Guide: Luang Pho Phrom Coins and Others
Four revered Buddhist amulet coins are profiled, including rare pieces from respected monks like Luang Poo Huat (1992, under 3,000 made) and Luang Pho Cheua (1963), each believed to offer spiritual protection and prosperity.
Luang Pho Tio: Revered Monk of Wat Kuha Sawarn in Ratchaburi
Luang Pho Tio, a Teochew Chinese immigrant ordained in 1900, served as abbot of Wat Kuha Sawarn in Ratchaburi for decades, developing the temple into a major spiritual and educational center while establishing the district's first school in
Teen Filmmakers Discover Stories in Samut Sakhon's Backyard
Teenage filmmakers from eight Samut Sakhon schools created short documentaries about their community's coconut farms, canals, and mangrove forests through the "Young Protect Samut Sakhon" program, with three projects winning awards for turn
Three Judges Struggle to Choose Winner in Country Song Competition
Three judges deliberate over young singers competing in the "Hit Song Battle, Secondary School Power" programme, performing the classic country hit "Eyes, Heart" on Channel 7HD Wednesday at 1:10 p.m.
Bank Leicester's Family Thanks Kan Jomphol for Three Years of Support
Bank Leicester's family has expressed gratitude to Kan Jomphol and another supporter for three years of monthly financial assistance following the death of their relative, crediting Jomphol's pursuit of justice for improving their circumsta