webfact Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thai Govt Combats Drought With Rain-Summoning CeremonyBy Khaosod EnglishA rain-summoning ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Bangkok on 2 June 2015.BANGKOK — Thailand's military government turned to supernatural forces yesterday in an effort to stave off the annual droughts that occur during Thailand's dry season.Chavalit Chookajorn, Permanent Secretary of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over a traditional Thai ceremony asking Phra Pirun - the god of rain in Hindi beliefs - to bless the Kingdom with rain.The Secretary was assisted by Sorajja Nual-yu, a well-known astrologer who styles himself as "Thailand's Nostradamus."Speaking to reporters today, Chavalit said Sorajja, who used to work at the Ministry of Agriculture, warned that a severe drought is imminent."Brother Chui has the sixth sense," Chavalit said, referring to Sorajja by his nickname. "He told me that there will certainly be a drought this year. So he wanted the Ministry to conduct a ceremony to ask for rain."Thailand experiences droughts every year during dry season, which lasts from November to April."Personally, I think it's a good thing," Chavalit said, in reference to the ceremony. "It's not a superstition. It doesn't hurt if we do the ceremony. It's about finding something your spirit can hold on to."Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1433310925 -- Khaosod English 2015-06-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Logical course of action. Plus another technical demonstration of agricultural expertise for the international community : - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) The Secretary was assisted by Sorajja Nual-yu, a well-known astrologer who styles himself as "Thailand's Nostradamus." The Secretary went on to say Sorajja won 234 consecutive lotteries before he was banned from playing the lottery. Edited June 3, 2015 by Pimay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If Phra Pirun doesn't come through they can always call the professionals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2e1515l7Tc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Surprised they did not go down to pick up a few quality tourists around Graces Hotel who have "Rain Maker" as a listed occupation to come and dance for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) I can't believe Govt officials are wasting their time with this hokum. I mean really. This is like reading a story from The Onion. Edited June 3, 2015 by pinkpanther99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 In another news, Mr. P. asks people not to believe in a fortune tellers prediction.... I am confounded; bewildered; confused; perplexed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docshock13 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This place is like an acid trip....without the acid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If Phra Pirun doesn't come through they can always call the professionals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2e1515l7Tc Or maybe someone should tell them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I can't believe Govt officials are wasting their time with this hokum. I mean really. This is like reading a story from The Onion. Govt officials are not wasting their time, they are doing the only thing they are able to do. Remember Thailand is a third world with a third world Govt officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Rain making ceremony........at the start of the rainy season. Sort of win win if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 i really hope it rains soon, as all those garbage burners are in full operational mode just before the rainy season you gotto love thailand and their thainess, to ask the spirits for rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyp Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 >the god of rain in Hindi beliefs "Hindu beliefs". Hindi is a language, not a religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Been raining in Khon Kaen past 3 days. Ceremony redundant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 "Brother Chui has the sixth sense," The sense of balance? good for him.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 For the lucky number of 937.647,32 Baht transferred on my bank account I make magic to have rain. I guarantee rain within 2 weeks, else I issue full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The Secretary was assisted by Sorajja Nual-yu, a well-known astrologer who styles himself as "Thailand's Nostradamus." The Secretary went on to say Sorajja won 234 consecutive lotteries before he was banned from playing the lottery. Now that makes him an expert! But before any Thai bashing takes place- let's all be happy they don't sacrifice virgins anymore to summon rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm sorry but Brother Chui is at least one year late with his prediction on this matter! I distinctly remember the ordinary meteorologists (without supernatural powers ) warned about this at least 12 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatawonderfulday Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This just about sums up the intelligence of the government and its Elite supporters. Stupid and ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The Secretary was assisted by Sorajja Nual-yu, a well-known astrologer who styles himself as "Thailand's Nostradamus." The Secretary went on to say Sorajja won 234 consecutive lotteries before he was banned from playing the lottery. Now that makes him an expert!But before any Thai bashing takes place- let's all be happy they don't sacrifice virgins anymore to summon rain. Only coz they're near impossible to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araiwa Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 quote start----"Brother Chui has the sixth sense," Chavalit said, referring to Sorajja by his nickname. "He told me that there will certainly be a drought this year. So he wanted the Ministry to conduct a ceremony to ask for rain." Thailand experiences droughts every year during dry season, which lasts from November to April.-----quote end Brother Chui is the man! Chavalit and Brother Chui together are the new rainmaking think tank of Thailand. Gotta go check my fridge. Only 2 bottles of beer left. I predict a drought from 7 pm onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunchbob Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 We already have a huge deficit in rainfall, Nostradamus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 The Secretary was assisted by Sorajja Nual-yu, a well-known astrologer who styles himself as "Thailand's Nostradamus." The Secretary went on to say Sorajja won 234 consecutive lotteries before he was banned from playing the lottery. Now that makes him an expert! But before any Thai bashing takes place- let's all be happy they don't sacrifice virgins anymore to summon rain. Only because they can't find any!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Buddhism was the second choice of religion for Thailand. They were meant to be Christians but they couldn't rustle up three wise men and a virgin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcresswell Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Don't knock it..... every time I clean my car it rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow64 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thinks this worked.. it rained today.. should have one everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thinks this worked.. it rained today.. should have one everyday. A dark gloom appeared in the west today , by 3.30 the rains came . By 3.40 the rains ceased . Never mind the rain summoning ceremony must of taken a somtam break. keep it up lads try to get it to rain before the rainy season starts in 2 weeks. Gosh ,here it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Its working - p*ss*ng down in Chiang Rai at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 In the real world we call it an El Nino and its coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullstop Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Meanwhile in "News you will never see"..."President Obama performs Native American Rain Dance in drought stricken Kansas corn fields." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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