Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Hospital Partners With CPF on Charity Food Drive
Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal Air Force Hospital and Charoen Pokphand Foods launch a charity food drive September 1-4, with proceeds funding medical equipment for the facility that serves mostly civilians.
Does Shaving a Baby's Head Really Make Hair Thicker?
Shaving a baby's head doesn't make hair thicker or darker—it's an optical illusion caused by blunt-edged new growth, according to medical experts addressing this popular Thai tradition.
Devoted Disciples Launch First-Edition Amulet of Late Venerable Luang Pho Horm
Disciples of late vipassana meditation teacher Luang Pho Horm have created first-edition amulets featuring his image to fund temple road construction at Trai Kham Wasee Temple in Sakon Nakhon Province.
Oval Amulet of Luang Pu Krap Draws Devotion at Wat Krok Krak
Devotees at Wat Krok Krak in Samut Sakhon province revere oval amulets of the late abbot Luang Pu Krap, believed to offer protection from dangers and eye ailments. The temple's venerated Buddha image wears eyeglasses—a practice begun a cent
Kamphaengphet's Signature Dish: Pork Sau with Crispy Rice
A Kamphaengphet food expert shares the recipe for pork sau with crispy rice, a rare Thai Yai homemade dish traditionally made with fish but now prepared with pork to preserve its ancient cooking methods while adapting to modern times.
Bangkok Street Food Spot Serves Grilled Skewers and House-Made Dipping Sauces
Tei Ma La Skewers and Meatballs on Bangkok's Vibhavadi Soi 20 offers charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables with three house-made dipping sauces, all priced at just 10-15 baht per stick.
Young Puppeteers Pass Down Ancient Thai Art
Young puppeteers at Tara Wayuput Art House are keeping Thai puppet manipulation alive through peer mentorship, with students learning that operating a single puppet requires three performers moving in perfect synchronization.
Former Education Minister Opens Wangchian Goodness Festival
Former Education Minister Worrawat Aue-aphinyokul opened the 2025 Wangchian Goodness Festival in Phrae Province, a three-day event featuring merit-making ceremonies, fish releases, and 269 local women performing traditional dances.
Thai Women's Volleyball Coach Posts Playful Video of Coach Ott's Son
A coaching staff member for Thailand's national women's volleyball team shared a playful video of head coach Ott's young son, sparking fan affection for the child who has become a beloved fixture on the team's social media.
Chaicharoen Reveals How He Named Waipon, Late Folk Legend
National artist Chaicharoen Boonachoet reveals how he named Waipon Petchsuwan, the late king of Thai folk music, in an exclusive interview airing Thursday on Channel 7HD. The programme also features the GLO Miracle Music Season 3 folk compe
Boxing Coach Tears Up, Apologizes After Former Student Relapses
Boxing coach Johnny Hands tearfully apologized after his former student Amnat Ruenreung, a world-champion boxer he was rehabilitating, relapsed into intoxication and caused a scene at a Si Racha temple within 24 hours of being sent home.
Thai Singer Rial Kaj Completes Bachelor's Degree, First in Family
Thai singer Rial Kaj became the first in his family to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science and artificial intelligence, celebrating with over 300 fans at Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University who gifted him more than 700,000 baht.