Religious blessings and the luck of the lottery are two common targets for sceptics. But one Thai woman is a believer, after performing rituals to the Thai deity Thao Wessuwan and subsequently winning the lottery for what she says is the fourth or fifth consecutive time.

 

On the morning of July 3, at Wat Noen Suk (also known as the Wat La Ok temple) located in Khao Din-Khao Chamao Road, Rayong province, 62 year old Chan was accompanied by 66 year old Narong to offer a blessing ritual for Thao Wessuwan. Before receiving her blessings, Chan pledged Thao Wessuwan and asked for her lucky numbers.

 

The experienced professional dancer offered two Lanna songs and lit 5,000 sparklers. The latter attracted avid gamblers who quickly noted the last digits of the sparklers, which were 44 and 979, and the prayer’s candle numbers, which were 784 and 691.

 

Following her previous successes in the lottery, which she claimed to have won three to four consecutive times after the blessing ceremony, she once again sought favour from Thao Wessuwan, the god said to lead all the ghosts and demons.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Thao Wessuwan, a Thai deity, is credited for a Rayong woman's consecutive lottery wins. (via Sanook)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/eastern-thailand/businesswoman-wins-400000-baht-lottery-after-thao-wessuwan-blessing-in-rayong-temple-ritual

 

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