Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Woman's ICU Battle with Severe Nosebleed Serves as Health Warning
A woman spent a night in ICU after a severe nosebleed from a ruptured artery in her nasal passage, caused by an untreated respiratory infection that had weakened the blood vessel. Doctors performed emergency surgery to cauterize the bleedin
Amulet Seller Defends Sacred Coins Amid Resale Controversy
An amulet seller defends sacred coins from Ayutthaya's Phutthaisawan Temple, offering full refunds to unhappy buyers as resale controversy swirls around the popular Jatukam Ramathep collectibles.
Pet Expert Kai Shares Animal Communication at Cat Event
Animal communication expert Kai Areerat Krishnasmit will share insights on understanding pets at the Caticon Arabian Adventure event (September 3–9, 2025) at Central EastVille shopping mall, demonstrating how owners can strengthen bonds wit
Temple Holds Ritual for Golden Teak Trees, Lottery Numbers Emerge
A temple in Ang Thong province blessed over 50 golden teak trees in a ritual that drew lottery enthusiasts seeking fortune, with observers noting numbers 5, 4, 8, 9 during the September 12 ceremony.
Finance Worker Credits Monk With Career Success
A Bangkok finance worker credits a revered monk at Klang Bang Phra Temple in Nakhon Pathom for turning around her struggling career, fulfilling a vow by donating coffins and burial shrouds to support the temple's disaster relief programs.
Lucky Numbers Drawn at Suphanburi City Pillar Shrine Ceremony
Lucky lottery numbers 781 and 30 emerged from fireworks at a City Pillar Shrine ceremony in Suphanburi Province on September 11, prompting attendees to immediately purchase tickets for the upcoming draw.
School Director Reassigned Amid Youth Football Club Dispute
A school director in Chachoengsao has been reassigned to district office duties for 20 days following a dispute between a youth football coach and the school that threatened the program's operations.
Amulet Shop Offers Full Refunds on Controversial Coins
Aris Amulets announced a full refund policy for "above fate" coins, with owner Dayana Aris Sareewong citing customer trust and responsibility as more valuable than short-term profits.
GULF Installs Solar Power in Uthai Thani Community
GULF installed solar power with battery storage at a school in Ban Huay Ta village, Uttaradit Province, to provide electricity and clean water to 300 residents on an island above Sirikit Dam who previously lacked reliable power access.
104-Year-Old Woman Credits Simple Living for Long Life
A 104-year-old Trang woman attributes her longevity to a relaxed mind and simple living, crediting stress-free days and eating whatever she wants—from durian to grilled pork—rather than strict diets or doctor visits.
Buddhist Book Explores The Language Of Dharma
Buddhist monk Buddhadasa's compiled sermons explore how dharmic language differs from everyday speech, revealing deeper spiritual meanings in common words like path, nirvana, and even father and mother.
Wat Pa Sri Kunaram Issues Commemorative Medal for Kathina Ceremony
Wat Pa Sri Kunaram in Udon Thani is issuing commemorative copper medals for its Kathina ceremony on November 1, 2026, honoring two revered Buddhist teachers. Sponsors contributing 1,000 baht per group receive the oval medal as a keepsake bl