Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Giant Sacred Tree Draws Crowds Seeking Lucky Numbers
Hundreds flocked to Satthatham Temple in Samut Songkhram on August 14 to bless a massive 7.75-meter takian tree retrieved from a canal, with devotees seeking lucky lottery numbers tied to the sacred ceremony.
Rare Calf Born with Bodhi Leaf Marking Hailed as Good Omen
A calf born with a white bodhi leaf marking on its forehead in Buriram province has drawn crowds of visitors, with its owner convinced it represents a sacred omen of good fortune.
Buddha Amulet Vendor Defends Himself in 9 Million Baht Swap Case
Amulet vendor Phon Tha Phra Chan admitted his team swapped a gold-coin Buddha amulet for a copper version in a 9 million baht case, but denies personal involvement and says the owner confirmed his innocence.
Temple Overwhelmed By Abandoned Cockfighting Birds, Seeks Donations
A Phetchaburi temple is overwhelmed with over 150 abandoned fighting cocks and chickens left by cockfighting owners, forcing monks to seek donations for coops and feed.
Legendary Actor Sam Yuranunt Overjoyed to Become Grandfather
Legendary Thai actor Sam Yuranunt is thrilled to become a grandfather after his son announced that his wife is expecting a baby.
Ratchaburi Schools Honor 35 Graduates with Flexible Curriculum Program
Ratchaburi Primary Education District 1 graduated 35 students from its flexible curriculum program designed to develop life skills and vocational competencies aligned with individual abilities and community needs.
Delivery Driver Wins Two Major Lottery Prizes After Temple Blessing
A delivery driver in Nakhon Pathom won 80,000 baht on two lottery tickets after receiving a temple blessing, then purchased more tickets hoping for continued luck to buy a motorcycle for work.
Bell Plans Grand Wedding Celebration for Wife on September 27
Comedian Bell Angshumlap is hosting a grand wedding celebration for his wife on September 27 at Ayutthaya City Park, fulfilling her dream of a proper ceremony after their initial simple hand-tying ritual. The event, now 70 percent planned,
Monk Celebrates 70th Birthday With Educational Grants
Luang Pho Itt, the 70-year-old abbot of Wat Chula Mani in Samut Songkhram, distributed over 1 million baht in educational scholarships and donated 13 tons of rice to schools across southern Thailand during a merit-making ceremony on August
Revered Monk Luang Pu Yot of Kaew Charoen Temple Remembered
Luang Pu Yot, the revered abbot of Kaew Charoen Temple in Samut Songkhram, passed away in 1998 after 66 years of monastic life and became famous for his healing skills in bone-setting that drew patients from across the region.
Palm Sugar Sweet: Egg Fish Candy Recipe
A Ratchaburi village woman makes traditional "egg fish candy" from ripe palm fruit mixed with sticky rice flour and coconut, selling the chewy treats for 20 baht per box during the June-September harvest season.
Karen Weaver Turns Tradition Into Modern Design
Karen weaver Janchai Puped transforms traditional cotton textiles into modern designs that work for today's lifestyle, helping sustain his village's craft heritage and community livelihoods in Chiang Mai's Ban Lai Kaew Village.