Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 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 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Superstition to the max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looks like lucky turtle is enjoying his new spacious habitat... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 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. 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I think there will be some turtle soup in the near future...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 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. 🖕 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I have read the Turtles fortune and its soup 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Superstition to the max Magic to the max, magic is a thing here. Edited October 27, 2023 by fondue zoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 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. 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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