Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Lonely Loud Fest 2 Draws 7,000 Young Fans to Sold-Out Music Event
Lonely Loud Fest 2 sold out with over 7,000 young fans attending the music festival at Union Hall on September 20, featuring performances by 4EVE, Polycat, and headliner Pun across two stages.
Buddhist Teacher Denies Knowing Woman in Viral Photo
A Buddhist teacher denied knowing a woman in a viral photo, clarifying on September 21 that she is not his aide or authorized representative, and used the incident to stress the importance of truthful speech and verifying information before
Neighbor Agrees to Limit Incense Burning After Complaints
A neighbor agreed to limit incense burning to Buddhist holy days only after mediation by local officials, ending complaints from a resident whose sinus condition and allergies were worsened by daily smoke drifting across the street in Pathu
Future Park, Spell Team Up for Community Cleanup Day 2026
Future Park and Spell shopping centers organized Cleanup Day 2026 on September 18, bringing together employees, volunteers, and partner organizations to collect trash and maintain cleanliness around Future City Rangsit as part of their envi
Pluggy and Jay Dice Heat Up with New Solo Single
Pluggy from band Perses collaborates with Jay Dice on sultry new single "Wanna Taste," transforming ZAZA's "Heartbreak" into an infectious Afro-Pop groove now streaming across major platforms.
Sky and Nani Bring High-Energy Fancon Tour Across Thailand
GMMTV stars Sky and Nani staged a high-energy fancon tour across Thailand's four regions, with elaborate performances featuring guest stars and aerial stunts that trended globally on social media.
Thai Actress Bowling Prisana Announces First Pregnancy at Nearly 40
Thai actress Bowling Prisana announced she is expecting her first child at nearly 40 years old, revealing she is over three months pregnant following her May wedding to a man outside the entertainment industry.
Collector's Guide to First-Edition Amulet of Luang Pu Yem
Collectors prize first-edition amulets from revered Thai Buddhist masters, including rare pieces from Luang Pu Yem of Nakhon Pathom created in 1973 and blessed by senior monks. The egg-shaped amulets feature the monk's profile and Buddhist
Revered Monk Luang Por Sung of Don Ta Phet Temple Commemorated
Luang Por Sung Inthasaro, revered abbot of Don Ta Phet Temple in Kanchanaburi Province, died in 1956 at age 73 after decades of influential Buddhist teaching that shaped numerous disciples into prominent regional leaders.
Gulf Development Teaches Youth to Monitor Air and Water Quality
Gulf Development is training youth as "Air and Water Detectives" to monitor environmental conditions in their communities through hands-on observation of lichens and aquatic organisms. The program at a Saraburi school combines environmental
Monsoon Mushroom Harvest Brings Income to Nakhon Ratchasima Villagers
Heavy monsoon rains triggered a wild mushroom boom in Nakhon Ratchasima's forests, with villagers harvesting prized ringlet mushrooms as supplementary income, earning 150-400 baht per kilogram depending on quality.
Influencer Denies Dating Claims After Woman Poses in Fake Photos
Content creator CEO Patty denied false dating claims made by a woman named Nuch who poses in photos with celebrities and spreads romantic rumors about them. Patty clarified he met Nuch only twice at charity events and stressed they were nev