Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
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.
Football Club Ends Partnership with Thangmo United
Buddhirangsee Pibul football club and instructor Sakol announce separation from Taengmo United due to difficulties, with both parties parting on mutual terms.
Local Conservationist Promotes Community-Driven Marine Protection
Narida “Claire” Charanachitta is driven by the belief that marine conservation should not be the responsibility of only a select group of people, but something that everyone can take part in.
Thai TV Stars Mourn Ray MacDonald's Sudden Passing
Ray MacDonald, a beloved figure in Thai television, has died suddenly, leaving stars Woonsen Viritipat, Chris Horwang, and Polla Taylor mourning at his funeral at Wat Yang temple with deep regret over missed moments.
T-POP Group PERSES Launches as Mellolica's First Friend
T-POP group PERSES launched as Mellolica's official "First Friend" at Central World, with exclusive skincare products featuring custom scents designed by each band member and a mini concert performance.
Agriculture Students Win Sixth Food Innovation Award
Kasetsart University's Nutra-Creators team won the sixth Conovative Award competition with LANSANA, an anti-inflammatory lasagna blending traditional Lanna curry with Italian noodles and bioactive compounds that retain 90% potency after hea
Thai Contestant Nene Heads to AGT 2026 in Los Angeles
Thai contestant Nene has arrived in Los Angeles to compete on America's Got Talent 2026 on August 25, backed by the local Thai community and widespread support from fans at home.
Young Girl Gives First Paycheck to Grandparents
Taengmo, daughter of actor Jess Chunachoen, gifted her grandparents 10,000 baht each from her first earnings, moving them to tears in a heartwarming family moment shared online.
Famous Singer Pi Sadeud Takes Three-Month Monastic Leave
Legendary Isaan rock singer Pi Sadeud will pause all concert performances for three months to observe Buddhist Lent, drawing support and merit-offerings from industry peers and fans.
Woman Wins Over 100,000 Baht After Touching Sacred Tree
A woman in Prachuap Khiri Khan won over 100,000 baht in the lottery after touching a sacred tamarind tree at Ban Pai Temple, sparking a surge of visitors seeking the same fortune. She hired dancers in red for a ritual to thank the temple sp
Hong Kong Phone Repair Worker Unlocks Late Husband's Phone
A Hong Kong phone repair worker unlocked a late husband's device by guessing the pattern password—the letter C, matching the widow's surname—and recovered hundreds of irreplaceable photographs she feared were lost forever.
Bang Khun Thian Uses Data to Tackle Community Problems
Bang Khun Thian Subdistrict in Samut Songkhram is using data analysis and community forums to launch targeted development projects, from canal conservation to job creation programs for people with disabilities. The approach has made it a mo