Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Temple Land Title Change Brings Joy to Supporters
Wat Pa Adulyaram in Khon Kaen completed a legal land title transfer to the temple on September 17, ending a dispute over property that supporters say was always intended as a donation.
Revered Abbot Luang Pho Choon of Kok Bamprugsart Temple Remembered
Luang Pho Jun, a highly respected and learned Buddhist monk at Wat Khok Bamrung Raadsadorn in Ratchaburi, was renowned for his mastery of Buddhist scholarship and miraculous accomplishments, including creating amulets and a rain-stopping fl
Teenage Singer Balances School and Music Career with Pride
Fourteen-year-old singer Ton Khao Supriya discussed balancing her music career with school at Bangkok's Malihuana Music Campfire Festival press conference, crediting her family and educators for their support as she manages 1-2 events daily
Devotees Flock to Temple After Winning Lottery Numbers
Over 20 villagers returned to Huay Sup Temple in Chachoengsao to give thanks after the two-digit lottery number 64 won on September 16, with many residents securing multiple winning tickets from the fortune-telling jar they had consulted we
Mother Seeks Help for Disabled Toddler Needing Costly Medical Formula
A mother in Chachoengsao is seeking help for her 2-year-old daughter with congenital disabilities who requires costly medical formula costing 7,200 baht monthly, frequent therapy visits, and may need a feeding tube. The family's sole income
Mother Urges Fans to Support Stressed Daughter Engfa Waraha
Engfa Waraha's mother appeals to fans for compassion, asking them to support her stressed daughter who has worked tirelessly for five years without adequate rest.
Revered Luang Pho In's First-Edition Amulet Highly Sought
Collectors highly prize first-edition amulets of revered Thai monks, particularly those of Luang Pho In from Trang, created in 1972 as funeral memorials and consecrated by eminent monks from his lineage.
Revered Monk Luang Por Jan's Amulets Gain Popularity
Luang Por Jan Khotsako, a revered monk from Uttaradit Province known for his scholarly mastery of Buddhist texts and compassion, created blessed amulets that became highly sought after for reported protection and prosperity.
Bang Tha Khram Farmers Revive Livelihoods With Mixed Sustainable Vegetables
Farmers in Bang Tha Khram, Surat Thani, have transformed infertile mangrove land into a thriving mixed-vegetable enterprise, generating over 4 million baht in annual community income through sustainable GAP-standard farming practices and mo
X-ray Talk: Diagnostic Imaging Guide for Parents
A new parenting guide explains how fluoroscopy and ultrasound imaging can quickly diagnose serious childhood abdominal conditions like intussusception, addressing safety concerns and treatment options.
Stray Dogs Nap on Car Roofs, Return After Being Chased Away
A pack of stray dogs regularly naps on car roofs at a parking lot in front of Lom Sak District Office in Phetchabun Province, returning to their favorite spots within hours of being chased away despite residents' repeated efforts to discour
Lucky Banana Plant Draws Crowds Seeking Lottery Fortunes
A rare banana plant at a Kamphaengphet temple has drawn crowds of lottery hopefuls after previous number drawings there reportedly matched winning tickets, prompting villagers to bring offerings and perform ceremonies seeking good fortune.