Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Musician Reveals 14-Year Love Story With Wife and Son
Musician Eed Ponglangsaon appeared with his wife and son on a Thai talk show to discuss their 14-year relationship, revealing past infidelities and how they've built a happy family while raising their multilingual 6-year-old.
Revered Monk Luang Por Cho and His First-Edition Amulet
Luang Por Cho, a revered Buddhist monk from Samut Songkhram, led Wat Khok Ket temple for 56 years and is remembered for his first-edition copper coin amulets cast in 1970, which remain highly sought after in southern Thailand.
Wang Ree Boon Lert Temple Plans Historic Umbrella Ceremony
Wang Ree Boon Lert Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat will hold a rare umbrella consecration ceremony on September 19, 2026, a once-in-a-lifetime ritual performed only once by each temple. The ceremony will feature classical dance, Brahminical r
Temple and Journalists Give Boy Bike to Help Disabled Sister
A temple and press association donated a bicycle and supplies to an 8-year-old boy in Chachoengsao whose family struggles to afford care for his disabled 2-year-old sister, allowing him to attend school and return home at lunch to help his
Po Teck Tung Foundation Honors 195 Outstanding Volunteers
Po Teck Tung Foundation honored 195 outstanding volunteers across seven categories at a Bangkok ceremony, recognizing their dedication to rescue, healthcare, and community service over the past year.
Celebrity Mom Opens Up About Kids' School, Sports, and Seasonal Illness
Thai actress Chompoo Araya discussed her children's recent activities, including her son's fourth-place finish in go-kart racing and her daughter's recovery from a seasonal cold. She emphasized how both experiences teach valuable life lesso
PTT Station Hosts Youth Football Tournament in Rayong
PTT Station organized a youth football tournament in Rayong on September 18, featuring a 3-on-3 competition where Mabta Phut Municipal School won the championship and a 3,000-baht education fund.
Veteran Singer Tong Vongthoo Needs Blood Donations After Surgery
Veteran musician Tong Vongthoo needs blood donations after undergoing surgery with severe blood loss at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. His family is urging donors of any blood type to contribute at the hospital's Blood Services Division to re
Revered Monk's Closed-Eye Buddha Amulets Explained
Luang Pu Nak, a revered abbot at Nakhon Pathom's Huay Crocodile Temple, crafted highly sought closed-eye Buddha amulets from Mekvad metal using ancient Thai alchemical techniques and elaborate ritual inscription methods dating back to the 1
Doctor Plaai Weds Young Executive on Auspicious Date
Doctor Plaai Prasai Krasiap married television executive Phanwa Prasitserit on September 18, choosing an auspicious Buddhist calendar date believed to bring prosperity and success to the union.
TV Host Marries in Lavish Ceremony with 50 Million Baht Dowry
TV host Phlai Krasib exchanged vows with Panyawa Prasitserit in a lavish engagement ceremony featuring a 50 million baht dowry of cash, gold, and diamonds at a Kubon venue.
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry
Most breast lumps are benign, but early screening with mammograms or ultrasounds can distinguish harmless cysts from cancer, which affects many Thai women.