Villagers flock to see fortune-bringing turtle found in northeast Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

A large turtle attracted a crowd of villagers who believe it could be a harbinger of good fortune, after being found in the middle of the road. The spectacle took place today, at 174 House, Moo 9, in Nong Mek Village, Dan Chang Subdistrict, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, which is the home of 61 years old Sant Uthaida.

 

Some villagers even smeared the turtle’s shell with flour, a traditional practice to reveal lottery numbers, before weighing the turtle, which was about 10 kilogrammes.

 

The large turtle, found in the middle of the road, instilled a belief among the villagers that it would bring good luck. The length of the creature from head to tail was measured at 18 inches, and the shell was 17 inches wide.

 

Consequently, villagers used these numbers to try their luck according to their individual beliefs. Some, after smearing the turtle’s shell with flour, claimed to see the distinctive numbers 71 and 65, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-26

 

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[KhunBENQ]

Superstition to the max

[timendres]

Looks like lucky turtle is enjoying his new spacious habitat...

[Moonlover]

10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Superstition to the max

As long as there are 2.38 billion people on the planet who believe in a virgin birth I refuse to be fazed by such trivia as this.

[dingdongrb]

I think there will be some turtle soup in the near future......

[observer90210]

Obvious and amusing superstitions but I humbly tend to never make people feel one is  making fun of their culture or beliefs....as long as they don't try to pass it on or convert meself. 🖕

[bbko]

Silly superstitions, now if you'll excuse me I need to make sure I'm the highest bidder on Ebay for that piece of toast with the image of Jesus.

[sammieuk1]

I have read the Turtles fortune and its soup 🤔 

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A large turtle attracted a crowd of villagers who believe it could be a harbinger of good fortune, after being found in the middle of the road. The spectacle took place today,

I guess all they've got is blind faith.

[fondue zoo]

18 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Superstition to the max

 

Magic to the max, magic is a thing here.

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

This turtle must be exhausted and lost finding its way from the sea. Wait, judging from the images in the report I conclude that it is a....... tortoise. 😋

[Moonlover]

44 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

This turtle must be exhausted and lost finding its way from the sea. Wait, judging from the images in the report I conclude that it is a....... tortoise. 😋

There are many species of fresh water turtles in Thailand. This is very likely an Amboina box turtle. 

 

 

[brianthainess]

22 hours ago, dingdongrb said:

I think there will be some turtle soup in the near future......

And a large bowl to serve it in.

[brianthainess]

I saw it and thought "i'll take it home and keep it in a cage" how sad for the creature, It should be let free not kept as a prisoner. Call the RSPCA.