Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Actor Pays Tribute to Late Travel Host Ray McDonald
Actor Arak Akaratthaya paid tribute to late travel host Ray McDonald at his funeral, crediting McDonald as an inspirational mentor who shaped his approach to performance and travel through their three-season collaboration on the mountain-fo
Actress Chompoo Proud As Son Wins Go-Kart Championship
Actress Chompoo celebrated her son Typhoon's youth go-kart racing championship win at a Bangna event, emphasizing the importance of teaching him to accept both victories and defeats as learning experiences.
Thai Star Arm Suphachai Grieves Mentor Ray McDonald
Thai striker Arm Suphachai tearfully honored his late mentor Ray McDonald, who discovered him as a child in Thailand's south and sponsored his rise to professional football stardom.
Temple Launches Free Khon Classes for Children and Families
Wat Phai Lom Temple in Nakhon Pathom offers free weekly khon and traditional Thai dance classes for children and families, aiming to preserve cultural heritage while bringing generations together.
Thonglor Animal Hospital Marks 32 Years with New Health Care Vision
Thonglor Animal Hospital celebrates 32 years by shifting from treating sick pets to proactive prevention and lifelong wellness care, using decades of data to identify disease risks and help pets age healthier.
Rising Star Fairang Challenges Ex-Champion Yothin This Saturday
Rising star 17-year-old Fairang faces ex-Rajadamnern champion Yothin in a three-round bout at RWS this Saturday, with the undefeated challenger eyeing the prestigious title belt.
Ja Praow Releases New Single About Love and Joy
Singer Ja Praow releases uplifting new single "I Can Smile Because of You," shifting from her debut's unrequited love theme to celebrate finding joy and happiness. The accompanying music video follows a shy girl discovering that true connec
Disabled Lottery Vendor Perseveres; Officer Helps Cross Street
A traffic officer in Bangkok stopped traffic to help a disabled lottery vendor on a skateboard cross the street safely, a moment captured in a viral video that sparked widespread praise for both the vendor's perseverance and the officer's c
Wei Lang's Formula: New Buddhist Book Review
A new Buddhist text by Venerable Wei Lang offers advanced teachings on meditation, wisdom, and karma for intellectually serious readers willing to approach unfamiliar dharma interpretations with openness. The book, priced at 195 baht, prese
Venerable Thepyanamuni, Former Abbot of Chong Lom Temple, Remembered
The 22nd anniversary of Venerable Thepyanamuni's passing is commemorated on August 22, 2026; the respected former abbot of Chong Lom Royal Temple in Ratchaburi devoted his life to Buddhist education, community welfare, and public health ini
Revered Phra That Phanom Powder Amulet Blessed in Solemn Ceremony
Blessed powder amulets featuring Phra That Phanom, a 2,500-year-old Buddhist monument on the Thailand-Laos border, were consecrated in a solemn ceremony at Nakhon Phanom Province's revered temple on July 19.
Ray McDonald's Friends Honor Late Actor at First Memorial
Close friends of late actor Ray McDonald organized his water-sprinkling and merit-making ceremony at a Bangkok temple, personalizing every detail with his favorite orange color to honor their 30-year friendship.