Koh Lanta Community News — Events & Island Life
Film Rattapoom Opens Up About Paternity Scandal
Thai singer Film Rattapoom revealed details of a past paternity scandal that derailed his five-year rise to fame, explaining he accepted responsibility despite the other party refusing a DNA test.
Slot Machine Bassist Gaek Takes Temporary Leave for Depression Treatment
Bassist Gaek of Thai rock band Slot Machine is taking a temporary leave from performances to receive treatment for depression, with his final show scheduled for the Monster Music Festival on July 26, 2025.
Thai Temples Create Sacred Amulets to Fund Construction
Northeastern Thai temples are producing sacred amulets and talismans to fund construction projects, with Wat Ratsadsamakkhi in Maha Sarakham creating distinctive Hanuman meditation amulets to complete a sermon hall.
Revered Monk Luang Pho Yan's First-Edition Turtle Amulets
Luang Pho Yan, revered abbot of Wat Ban Khong in Ratchaburi, created the famous turtle amulet tradition of the Mae Klong River basin during his 57-year monastic career before his death in 1965.
Youth Learn Traditional Thai Khon Dance to Preserve Heritage
PTT Oil and Retail partnered with the Kukrit Foundation to teach Thai youth traditional khon dance and cultural arts through hands-on activities, aiming to preserve Thailand's heritage for future generations.
Child Boxer's Father Defends Match Pairing, Denies 50-Fight Record
A muay thai match between under-15 boxers in July drew criticism for pairing opponents with vastly different experience levels, leaving one unable to walk from the ring. The winner's father defended his son's performance, clarifying he has
New Employee Sent Home After Just 2 Hours Over Start Date Mix-up
A new food market employee was sent home after just two hours on her first day due to a start date mix-up, with management claiming the date didn't match their understanding despite her insistence she arrived on the agreed date.
Actress Prim Supports Woman Harassed By Rowdy Italian Students on BTS
Half-Italian actress Prim Ranida backed a Thai woman who filmed rude Italian students harassing her on a Bangkok BTS train, praising her courage while expressing embarrassment over the students' behavior.
Actors Donate 100,000 Baht to School Orchestra
Popular actors Teetee Wanpichit and Por Suphakan donated 100,000 baht to a school orchestra after meeting the students at work events, combining their acting success with charitable support.
Two Collectors Bridge Art History and Modernity
Two collectors are opening their private art collections to the public in "Visual Dialogue," featuring rarely seen masterpieces from Thai and international artists spanning different eras and cultures. The exhibition brings together traditi
Actors To and Leena Discuss New Romance-Drama Film Her In Frame
Actors To and Leena star together for the first time in romantic-drama "Her In Frame," inspired by the love story of King Rama IX and Queen Suthida, with To playing dual roles as a photographer and civil engineer while exploring more nuance
Journalists' Association Aids Woman Stripped of Welfare Eligibility for 9 Years
A 60-year-old woman caring for her paralyzed son has been denied welfare for nine years due to a land registration error, but received support from journalists and community leaders after media intervention highlighted her plight.