Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
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.
Expert Warns Reusing Plastic Bottles Harbors More Bacteria Than Toilet Seats
Reusing disposable plastic bottles can harbor more bacteria than toilet seats due to narrow threads that trap saliva and food particles, warns a Thai pharmacist, as PET material also degrades and releases harmful chemicals.
Teacher Mourns Brother's Death One Day Before Birthday
A teacher honored her late brother's final wish as he passed away peacefully one day before his birthday, ending 44 years of suffering following a military accident in 1982 that left him blind.
Pan and Pe Bring Music and Fun to Chumtang Daotong
Country stars Pan Panchiva and Pe Veerasak perform on Chumtang Daotong Thursday, followed by GLO Miracle Music Season 3 competition Friday on Channel 7HD, featuring young contestants battling for advancement.
Doctor Debunks Myth That Rainwater Causes Colds in Children
A doctor debunks the widespread Thai myth that rainwater causes colds in children, explaining that cold temperatures weaken immune defenses and allow viruses to spread, not the water itself.
Social Media Uproar Over Father Feeding Spicy Basil Rice to One-Year-Old
A father's social media post showing him feeding his one-year-old spicy basil fried rice sparked backlash from parenting group members, who warned the heavily seasoned food poses health risks to toddlers including digestive upset and potent
Boyfriend Gifts 500,000 Baht for Surgery as Birthday Present
A boyfriend surprised his girlfriend with 500,000 baht for her father's surgery instead of a traditional birthday gift, leaving both her and her father in tears of gratitude in Ko Lanta.
Devotees Flock to Luang Pho Somwang Temple on Mother's Day
Thousands of devotees visited Klang Bang Phra Temple in Nakhon Pathom on Mother's Day to make merit at the revered 30-meter Buddha image, with many seeking blessings for family prosperity and lottery luck.
Thai Actor Pond Brings Mother and Grandmother to First Public Event
Thai actor Pond Naravit publicly shared for the first time that his mother contracted dengue fever while eight months pregnant, bringing her and his grandmother to a Mother's Day event together.
Radio Host Naa Nek Addresses Decade-Old Tensions on Club Friday
Radio host Naa Nek appeared on Club Friday to address decade-old tensions with host Chod, opening up about his troubled past as a DJ and admitting to poor behavior while younger. He also revealed personal struggles including a failed relati
Singer Builds Dream Home for 70-Year-Old Mother in Rice Field
Country singer Kantong Thungyai built a modest home for her 70-year-old mother in a rice field in Ubon Ratchathani Province, fulfilling a dream born from years of savings and dedication to honor her elderly parent.
Thai Singer Sunari Begins Rehab After Intestinal Surgery
Thai singer Sunari Ratchasima is recovering well from intestinal surgery, progressing to liquid foods and beginning physical therapy with significantly reduced pain.