Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Alters-Qenryx-THX Lead New T-POP Acts at Ultimate Random Dance Event
T-POP artists including Qenryx, THX, and Alters performed at The Ultimate Random Dance event at Union Mall, an initiative by Viral Hits Music Vision designed to unite performers and fans while promoting collaboration across Thailand's music
Villagers Carry 90-Year-Old Woman 9km to Fix Bank Card
Villagers in Sangkhla Buri district carried a 90-year-old bedridden woman 9 kilometers down a rain-soaked mountain on September 14 to fix her malfunctioning ATM card at a bank branch in town.
Villagers Seek Lottery Luck at Sacred Cat Shrine
Villagers are flocking to a temple in Ang Thong Province to seek lottery blessings from the preserved body of Tohn, a legendary black-and-white cat believed to predict winning numbers even after death.
Montonwittaya Wins U-16 Boys Championship on Penalty Kicks
Montonwittaya claimed the Chachoengsao Province under-16 boys football championship by defeating Buddhirangsee Phibul 5-3 on penalty kicks after a scoreless 60-minute match on September 15.
Foundation Donates Wheelchairs, Diapers to Elderly in Ratchaburi
The Pure Heart Foundation donated two wheelchairs and 200 adult diapers to elderly and bedridden patients in Ratchaburi Province on September 15, aiming to improve mobility and ease the burden on caregivers.
Century-Old Turtle With Cracked Shell Draws Lottery-Number Hunters
A century-old turtle struck by a vehicle in Chainat province drew lottery-number hunters who interpreted its cracked shell markings as potential winning digits before the September 16 drawing.
Rising Stars Keang and Nam Ping Nominated for Best Chemistry Award
BL actors Keang and Nam Ping, who gained prominence on the reality show DMD Friendship and starred together in Khemjira The Series, are nominated for Best Chemistry at the FEED x KHAOSOD AWARDS 2026. Fans can vote for the pair through Septe
BUS Member Phim Returns Refreshed After Week-Long Korea Trip With Mom
BUS member Phim returned refreshed after a week-long trip to Korea with his mother and a beach break in Prachuap Khiri Khan, revealing the band is working on two new singles for their second album with greater creative input from members.
Temple Overrun by Wasps, Residents Beg for Expert Help
Over 100 wasp nests have invaded Pa Silathong Temple in Buriram, forcing monks to seal themselves indoors and disrupting worship after the insect population exploded when the monastery stopped removing them.
Revered Monk Khloy's Amulets Draw Devotion in Chumphon
Luang Pho Khloy, a revered Buddhist monk at Khao Ngoen Cave Temple in Chumphon, became renowned for his mastery of amulet casting and spiritual teachings before his death in 1996. His blessed amulets and objects remain highly sought after b
High School Innovators Turn Sugarcane Waste Into Eco-Friendly Cat Litter
Two Bangkok high school students are commercializing Caneko, an eco-friendly cat litter made from recycled sugarcane bagasse, after developing it as a finalist project in their environmental innovation competition.
Rare 1972 Medal of Revered Maha Sarakham Monk Discovered
A rare 1972 merit medal honoring revered Northeast Thai forest monk Luang Pu Mi Kantasilo, issued to supporters of his temple in Maha Sarakham, has been discovered. The copper medal is among only 3,000 produced to fund construction at Wat P