Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Friends Embrace in Support During Time of Loss
Ray MacDonald, a figure in Thailand's entertainment community, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 19, prompting an outpouring of support from friends and colleagues who shared embraces with his grieving family.
Animal Welfare Group Rescues Abandoned Husky, Seeks New Home
A two-year-old Siberian Husky abandoned in a Songkhla house for three months has been rescued and rehabilitated by the Hope animal welfare organization, which now seeks an experienced, committed adopter for the energetic dog.
Yamaha Rewards Volleyball MVPs with FAZZIO Motorcycles
Thai Yamaha Motor awarded two FAZZIO motorcycles to volleyball MVPs from the 7HD Sports Championship 2026, with Assumption School's Nattakorn Chuakwon and Kanchanaburi College's Sudaratana Levan each receiving bikes valued at 49,900 baht fo
Revered Monk Luang Phu Krap of Wot Krok Krak Passes Away
Luang Phu Krap Yanawatto, the revered former abbot of Wot Krok Krak temple in Samut Sakan Province, passed away peacefully on September 7, 1974, at age 81 after 61 years as a Buddhist monk.
Venerable Luang Por Jamnian, Renowned Southern Thai Abbot, Passes Away
Venerable Luang Por Jamnian Silasettho, the renowned abbot of Tiger Cave Vipassana Monastery in Krabi and a respected Southern Thai meditation master, died in Malaysia on August 18 at age 90 after 69 years as a monk.
Popular Facebook Page Clarifies: Mother Got Married, Not Pregnant
A popular Facebook page clarified that its founder's mother registered her marriage rather than becoming pregnant, prompting an outpouring of congratulations and humorous comments from Thai netizens celebrating her "luck.
Market Vendor Turns in Lost Wallet, Reunites It With Owner
A market vendor in Udon Thani found a lost wallet containing ID documents and 370 baht, turning it in to police instead of keeping it, allowing the grateful owner to retrieve everything intact the next day.
Teepor Duo Conquers First Major Concert Despite Heavy Pressure
Thai duo Teepor and Por successfully completed their first major concert, Duang Go Round, overcoming significant anxiety about performing on a suspended carousel rig above the Impact arena floor. Both performers admitted to nervousness befo
Hua Hin Schools Practice Active Shooter Response Drills
Schools in Hua Hin conducted active shooter response drills using a "Flee-Hide-Fight" protocol, with plans to expand training to eight more facilities across the municipality.
Mother Gets Keyboard Tattoo To Help Autistic Son Communicate
An autistic boy's mother tattooed a keyboard on her arm to give her non-speaking son a reliable backup communication method, inspiring a viral movement that has led to keyboard-print shirts and free tattoos for other families.
Restaurant Display Payment Program Sign But Won't Process It
A Prachuap Khiri Khan restaurant displayed a Thai Help Thai Plus subsidy sign but couldn't process payments through the program, telling the customer they weren't yet set up despite promoting it outside.
CJ MORE Closes Golden Microphone Tour in Rayong with Worker Concert
CJ MORE closed its Golden Microphone On-Tour concert series in Rayong's industrial zone, giving migrant factory workers a chance to perform and unwind. Two contestants advanced to the national television competition following the final even