Tao Ngoi’s tortoise statue: Thailand’s new hotspot for lottery enthusiasts

The famed Tortoise Statue of Tao Ngoii has become a hot spot for lottery enthusiasts seeking lucky numbers after its landscape was revitalised. The changes, which took place at the end of 2023 in the Tao Ngoi public park, have turned the area into a flourishing tourist attraction.

The park is home to two large Naga sculptures located near the Boon Bridge. Visitors can cross the Pung River from the Tortoise Plaza to reach the Sirimangkala Tao Ngoi Temple. The temple houses a sacred pagoda, the village’s spiritual symbol. The journey across the bridge offers a refreshing atmosphere, the scenic Pung River, and a sense of tranquillity.

Adjacent to the Tortoise Statue, locals and tourists continually pay their respects. The authorities have prepared a tortoise worship set consisting of morning glory, red water, flowers, candles, and incense for visitors to offer their prayers. The majority of devotees ask for fortune and work-related success. Upon the fulfilment of their wishes, they offer tortoise statues of various sizes in gratitude.

by Nattapong Westwood

PHOTO: via sakon nakhon

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-16

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