‘Welcome help’ for a government dealing with burning issues

By THE NATION

 

 

THE LIGHTING of 36 incense sticks inside Government House yesterday was believed to help ward off any evil or problems facing the administration, according to a well-known astrologer.

 

Pinyo Pongcharoen, chairman of the International Astrology Association, said he believed it was intended to protect the government at a time it was dealing with several headaches. Also certain key figures in power were ill-starred, he added.

 

For him, it was very rare for anyone to burn as many as 36 joss sticks at a time. In most cases, between one and 16 incense sticks are burnt as an act of homage, he noted.

 

The rest of the 36 burnt sticks were found placed on the lawn next to Thai Khufah Building, which houses Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s office.

 

 

The burnt sticks were removed by a gardener at the order of a Government House official after they drew attention from reporters and photographers.

 

According to a superstitious belief, the burning of 36 incense sticks outdoors – each representing a level of the 36-tier Three Worlds – is a way to ask for forgiveness from divine beings or gods for a better future and a life without obstacles.

 

Panuwat Phanvichartkul, a Chinese-style fortune-teller, said that the prime minister’s stars were still performing well although his deputy Prawit Wongsuwan had to be careful with his health.

 

“There are some obstacles for the government but they are not serious,” the fortune-teller said. 

 

“Simply put, there’s nothing that can bring down this government, despite all the efforts to create disturbances. It’s because General Prayut’s stars are still good,” he added.

 

Yesterday’s burning of 36 incense sticks came just a day after an clay basin at Government House was run over and broken by a car, an incident that was viewed as a bad omen by superstitious people. The prime minister had reportedly bought the basin with his own money.

 

 

On the same day the basin was broken, the PM ordered Chinese-style red lanterns to be hung at Government House’s six gates, a rare sight for the premises. Critics viewed the move as an attempt to bring good luck and prosperity.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday dismissed a perception that the installation of red lanterns was a superstitious reaction to the “inauspicious” breakage of the PM’s basin.

 

 

Wissanu said it was part of Chinese New Year celebrations, even though this was the first time Government House had been decorated with red lanterns.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30339058

 

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-17

2 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

For him, it was very rare for anyone to burn as many as 36 joss sticks at a time. In most cases, between one and 16 incense sticks are burnt as an act of homage, he noted.

 

The rest of the 36 burnt sticks were found placed on the lawn next to Thai Khufah Building, which houses Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s office.

 

I doubt that will be enough.

 

Perhaps, Mr PM, you should try doubling or tripling that?

 

Just a suggestion...

 

There is NO hope for this government! How can a country be governed by people who believe in such superstitious twaddle! Chinese style astrologer, Chinese style lanterns, (Chinese style submarines, Chinese style railways), it looks as though China already has control here!

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Nothing seems to be working, however. It's time, in my very knowledgeable opinion based on years of watching television, for human sacrifices. Let the search for a virgin begin.

52 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

THE LIGHTING of 36 incense sticks inside Government House yesterday was believed to help ward off any evil or problems facing the administration, according to a well-known astrologer.

governing by superstition; explains a bit

57 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

"There are some obstacles for the government but they are not serious,” the fortune-teller said. 

 

Fatal, but not serious...

Very good,  and as we all know this government is doing just fine.

simple minds..

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

Very good,  and as we all know this government is doing just fine.

Are they in the room with you now? Just cough once for ‘yes’. 

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

Very good,  and as we all know this government is doing just fine.

Looks like the junta is preparing a move to China. Will you follow suit buddy??

 

Useful link if you do.

Edited February 17, 20188 yr by Becker

'THE LIGHTING of 36 incense sticks inside Government House yesterday was believed to help ward off any evil ...

'

The evil cannot be 'warded off': it is already INSIDE Government House. 

 

It is the junta itself.

 

 

Edited February 17, 20188 yr by Eligius

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

THE LIGHTING of 36 incense sticks inside Government House yesterday was believed to help ward off any evil

The Lighting of a fart is far more effective in scaring off evil spirits...

4 hours ago, mok199 said:

simple minds..

 

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

a way to ask for forgiveness from divine beings or gods for a better future and a life without obstacles.

Doing good deeds for the 1% is not panning out it looks.  When the dismissed that the lanterns were not for good luck, it just felt like they were lying, again.   Perhaps their luck would change if they started telling the truth. 

6 hours ago, bluesofa said:

In the west, kids say, "My dad's better than your dad," nonsense.

Here, the bigger kids have things like:

I think you got it wrong, matey. Try:

 

"My dad's richer than your dad."

 

And if that fails to impress ...

 

"DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?"

7 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

There is NO hope for this government! How can a country be governed by people who believe in such superstitious twaddle! Chinese style astrologer, Chinese style lanterns, (Chinese style submarines, Chinese style railways), it looks as though China already has control here!

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In the mall yesterday there were loads of chinese ladies in red shirts...they blocked almost every shop but didn't buy much. I thought i was in Thailand but yesterday it was clear how many chinese are here.

1 minute ago, Thian said:

In the mall yesterday there were loads of chinese ladies in red shirts...they blocked almost every shop but didn't buy much. I thought i was in Thailand but yesterday it was clear how many chinese are here.

It was Chinese new year yesterday and they are here on holiday and also many Thais dress up in red for the CNY

9 hours ago, Dexlowe said:

Nothing seems to be working, however. It's time, in my very knowledgeable opinion based on years of watching television, for human sacrifices. Let the search for a virgin begin.

Ahhh.... do you mean the porky-faced deputy of 'borrowed' expensive luxury timepieces? 

 

We just came back from our Astrologist and used 360 incense sticks to ensure best luck, wealth, watches and fun. 

 

  The specialist told us that only a still alive monkey- brain would help Mr. P to be successful in his self-chosen profession. 

Edited February 17, 20188 yr by jenny2017

23 hours ago, Jimbo in Thailand said:

Ahhh.... do you mean the porky-faced deputy of 'borrowed' expensive luxury timepieces? 

Maybe his Ticker isn't Tocking as it should 

If only it was that easy,we would be all doing it.

regards worgeordie

2 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

If only it was that easy,we would be all doing it.

regards worgeordie

Some buy the cheap crap in Pattaya's beach road and think it's real. 

If only it was that easy,we would be all doing it.
regards worgeordie

If only we knew it,how "Do It All" do it,
you can bet we'd be doing it as well !

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