Why Thai Ghost Drink Red Fanta

[Chao Lao Beach]

I have always wondered why the ghost request Red Fanta?

Anyone know?

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[MJCM]

Someone told me because they like the red one. But how they know, I didn't dare to ask

[canuckamuck]

Coca Cola has a contract with Thai ghosts

[I Like Thai]

Maybe it's the cheapest to buy

[Morakot]

The picture shows a shrine dedicated to a guardian spirit.

The colour red is traditionally a positive sign, a symbol for joy and happiness. Offering someone something to drink is also a symbol of kindness.

People offer red drinks because they mean well towards this spirit.

[Payboy]

My guardian spirit will accept nothing but scotch whisky.

[Cobalt60]

Because they are dead already so don't care about the sugar, colourings and chemicals

[PalMan]

It's up to the particular spirit what they prefer - some do prefer khao lao or the green stuff.

As to why most prefer the red one, dunno, why don't you ask them?

[rubberduck]

Since when do ghosts drink it ? They just throw it away the next day when it's full with drowned ants and place a new one.

[wildorchid]

It's not a ghost, it is a lower angel, not normal to give red Fanta but it dose happen if you look closely at the photo you can see some small dancing dolls, the gifts are because people come and pray and ask for something, maybe find a husband, or get a government job, or travel to another country, the is seven coloured cloths is a gift also.

[wildorchid]

It's not a ghost, it is a lower angel, not normal to give red Fanta but it dose happen if you look closely at the photo you can see some small dancing dolls, the gifts are because people come and pray and ask for something, maybe find a husband, or get a government job, or travel to another country, the is seven coloured cloths is a gift also.

OOOP'S not seven colours, nine colours,

[rubberduck]

It's not a ghost, it is a lower angel, not normal to give red Fanta but it dose happen if you look closely at the photo you can see some small dancing dolls, the gifts are because people come and pray and ask for something, maybe find a husband, or get a government job, or travel to another country, the is seven coloured cloths is a gift also.

Not even for world peace ?

[lomatopo]

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[rubberduck]

Popular topic here.

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I see only 4

[mineonunder]

because it is not fit for human consumption

[NanLaew]

because it is not fit for human consumption

...is the correct answer. They can't even give that sh!t away!

[PalMan]

Apparently they feed off the flavor, aroma and color, not the substance itself.

Red is the color of blood, so it helps give them life-strength, vitality.

But some spirits do prefer other more specific drinks, just like different types of dolls/toys etc.

Talk to the people that take care of a particular spirit house and they'll tell you the details, if they can see you're sincerely respectful and curious, not just trying to make fun of them.

[anon210]

Apparently they feed off the flavor, aroma and color, not the substance itself.

Red is the color of blood, so it helps give them life-strength, vitality.

But some spirits do prefer other more specific drinks, just like different types of dolls/toys etc.

Talk to the people that take care of a particular spirit house and they'll tell you the details, if they can see you're sincerely respectful and curious, not just trying to make fun of them.

There is a lot to make fun of, indeed!

"Consumerist animism", is it?

[Thongkorn]

The same ones that live in dolls houses.

[chrisinth]

Relax, its just a mixer for the spirit......................

[soi41]

The picture shows a shrine dedicated to a guardian spirit.

The colour red is traditionally a positive sign, a symbol for joy and happiness. Offering someone something to drink is also a symbol of kindness.

People offer red drinks because they mean well towards this spirit.

Not even close!

It is offerings to the unborn child. If you are interested in the real story, goggle "kuman thong"

[PalMan]

Apparently they feed off the flavor, aroma and color, not the substance itself.

Red is the color of blood, so it helps give them life-strength, vitality.

But some spirits do prefer other more specific drinks, just like different types of dolls/toys etc.

Talk to the people that take care of a particular spirit house and they'll tell you the details, if they can see you're sincerely respectful and curious, not just trying to make fun of them.

There is a lot to make fun of, indeed!

"Consumerist animism", is it?

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If you think people consuming the blood and body of Christ every Sunday is just as worth of laughter, fair enough.

I just find it interesting and certainly would never let the Thais know I don't respect their beliefs.

[PalMan]

It is offerings to the unborn child. If you are interested in the real story, goggle "kuman thong":thumbsup:

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What picture are you talking about?

Are you trying to say that every spirit house has something to do with that particular idol?

The topic here is just the normal bog-standard spirit houses you see all over Thailand. The Kuman Thong phenomenon is much rarer and limited to particular subgroups.

[Chonburiram]

The picture shows a shrine dedicated to a guardian spirit.

The colour red is traditionally a positive sign, a symbol for joy and happiness. Offering someone something to drink is also a symbol of kindness.

People offer red drinks because they mean well towards this spirit.

I've thought red is traditionally the color for wealth and prosperity ( think about the color scheme of the gold shops...).

So in the Thai (Chinese) mindset this means: Offer red lemonade, get shitloads of GOLD!!!

[kannot]

The picture shows a shrine dedicated to a guardian spirit.

The colour red is traditionally a positive sign, a symbol for joy and happiness. Offering someone something to drink is also a symbol of kindness.

People offer red drinks because they mean well towards this spirit.

Odd eh ?? as in nature Red is a sign of danger.

I think we all know the answer anyway, have you ever seen an empty bottle at the shrines?? nah nor me , unless it evaporated.

[yourauntbob]

I asked this question of the missus a few months back and her answer is as follows. Because they believe that kids like red soda more than other flavors, and these are for the kid ghosts.

Not saying this is correct, just the answer i got.

[kannot]

The picture shows a shrine dedicated to a guardian spirit.

The colour red is traditionally a positive sign, a symbol for joy and happiness. Offering someone something to drink is also a symbol of kindness.

People offer red drinks because they mean well towards this spirit.

I've thought red is traditionally the color for wealth and prosperity ( think about the color scheme of the gold shops...).

So in the Thai (Chinese) mindset this means: Offer red lemonade, get shitloads of GOLD!!!

Does it work the other way round??

[canuckamuck]

They wouldn't get away with this if Thailand had a bear problem

[transam]

Chateau La Fite is toooooooooooo expensive.

[PalMan]

They wouldn't get away with this if Thailand had a bear problem

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Their claws and bile are too valuable all been killed off - now it's "no bears, no problem".