Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life

Foundation Donates Water Filters, Snacks to National Park Rangers
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Foundation Donates Water Filters, Snacks to National Park Rangers

Pure Heart Foundation donated 10 portable water filters and 2,400 snacks to rangers across three national parks in central Thailand, supporting their work in remote forest conservation areas.

DJ Tan Hom Breaks Silence on Romance Rumors
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DJ Tan Hom Breaks Silence on Romance Rumors

DJ Tan Hom addressed romance rumors with Khun Ging following their viral kiss during a live stream, saying she's uncertain whether their connection is genuine or a marketing strategy but willing to see where it leads.

X-ray Talk: Understanding Abdominal Imaging and Kidney Health
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X-ray Talk: Understanding Abdominal Imaging and Kidney Health

Blood in urine and sharp lower back pain may signal kidney disease or urinary problems, warning signs covered in a new diagnostic imaging programme featuring expert explanations of ultrasound, X-ray, and CT scans.

Chaisoro Clarifies Legal Action Not Against Fans
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Chaisoro Clarifies Legal Action Not Against Fans

Chaisoro denies allegations it has sued fans, clarifying legal action targets specific individuals behind the FEDFE boy band page where illegal activity occurred, not supporters.

Mario Leads Star-Studded Trading Card Expo This September
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Mario Leads Star-Studded Trading Card Expo This September

Thailand's largest trading card expo returns September 19–20 with celebrity Mario Maurer hosting live breaks and over 200 retailers at CentralwOrld Pulse. VIP passes offer exclusive mystery boxes worth 14,000 baht plus daily lucky draws wit

Rayong Woman Hasn't Cut Hair in 10 Years, Grows Locks Nearly Five Feet Long
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Rayong Woman Hasn't Cut Hair in 10 Years, Grows Locks Nearly Five Feet Long

A 65-year-old Rayong social worker has grown her hair nearly 1.5 metres long over the past decade, attributing the uncut locks to beliefs about fortune after surviving serious accidents including a near-fatal car crash.

Generous Photographer Retakes Portrait For 70-Year-Old Scam Victim
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Generous Photographer Retakes Portrait For 70-Year-Old Scam Victim

A 70-year-old woman in Ko Lanta fell victim to a portrait scam that left her appearing footless in the final image, but a sympathetic photographer stepped in to retake the photo for free after the story went viral online.

Disciples of Late Abbot Gather at Putthai Temple for Cleansing Ritual
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Disciples of Late Abbot Gather at Putthai Temple for Cleansing Ritual

Disciples of late abbot Luang Por Huan gathered at Putthai Sawan Temple in Ayutthaya on September 14 to perform a cleansing ritual at his hermitage, seeking to restore the temple's spiritual focus and reclaim his legacy from a controversial

Youth Court Launches Legal Awareness Campaign for Students
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Youth Court Launches Legal Awareness Campaign for Students

Thailand's Central Juvenile and Family Court launched a legal awareness campaign at a Bangkok school to educate students about drug abuse, cybercrime, sexual offences, and domestic violence through interactive activities including plays and

Couple Donates Nine Truckloads of Fruit After Prayer Answered
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Couple Donates Nine Truckloads of Fruit After Prayer Answered

A Pathum Thani couple donated nine truckloads of fruit at a temple in Chachoengsao to repay a prayer they say helped their beauty business flourish beyond expectations.

Volleyball at Temple Continues on Channel One
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Volleyball at Temple Continues on Channel One

The Kok Pang volleyball team faces mounting drama both on and off the court as episodes unfold this week on Channel One, with a mysterious visitor's hidden agenda and personal conflicts threatening the team's championship hopes.

The Life and Legacy of Luang Pho Kan of Wat Sa Tak Ko
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The Life and Legacy of Luang Pho Kan of Wat Sa Tak Ko

Luang Pho Kan Buddhajano, a revered Buddhist scholar from Rachaburi who founded Wat Sa Tak Ko in 1910, established multiple temples across Thailand and Myanmar before dying of malaria in 1938 at age 72. His amulets and blessed objects remai