rooster59 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thailand only: Four year old twins ‘get married’ to help ward off evil spirits Image: Thairath.co.thCHAINAT: The parents of four year old twins have held a wedding ceremony for their children in the hope of saving them from bad luck and evil spirits.The ceremony, which was held at the family home in Chainat province, was just like a typical Thai wedding and even included payment of a sinsod, a traditional wedding parade, guests and a blessing from local monks.The father, Mr Somkiat, told Thairath that the marriage between his son Nong Crepe and daughter Nong Cream had been arranged to help bring them good luck and prevent evil from taking their souls.As strange as it sounds, this practice isn’t uncommon in Thailand, with many Thais believing that twins of opposite sex are at a high risk from living a life tormented by bad luck and evil spirits.Some Thais believe that opposite sex twins were lovers in the past life.The children’s father said that he wanted to trick the evil spirits into thinking his children were a genuine couple rather than twin brother and sister, so that they would be free from bad luck.Mr Somkiat added that if the marriage hadn’t taken place one or both of his twin children would likely die at the hands of the evil spirits.Source: Thairath -- 2015-11-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sounds real strange, but then again someone being crucified and coming back from the dead is just as strange. Only atheism makes any sense because it relies on facts not unproven beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 first world country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Surprised one of them didn't marry a snake, like that man in Udon Thani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Just when you think you have just read the most stupidest thing about Thailand,something pops up to beat it.never a dull moment here. P.S. the little boy does not look very happy about it all. regards Worgeordie Edited November 15, 2015 by worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 verging on child abuse, ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishJohn Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I'll go tell the spirits who live in the tree in my garden. They will be so happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Crepe and cream, enough said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just when you think you have just read the most stupidest thing about Thailand,something pops up to beat it.never a dull moment here. P.S. the little boy does not look very happy about it all. regards Worgeordie How do you defend the people believing that a guy got crucified and then came back from the dead and was the son of god ? Sounds as stupid to me as this, it does not matter what religion you believe in its all stupid and unproven. You can't say this religion is less stupid as that one because they are all based on faith not facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The only risk they face is from stupid parents. And neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "The children’s father said that he wanted to trick the evil spirits into thinking his children were a genuine couple rather than twin brother and sister, so that they would be free from bad luck." Guess those evil spirits are a couple of bananas short of a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneekyPete Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "... are at a high risk from living a life tormented by bad luck and evil spirits." How ironic. After getting married, I lived a life tormented by bad luck and evil spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "...........P.S. the little boy does not look very happy about it all. regards Worgeordie" He's just realised who his mother in law is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You could not make this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Where did they go for their honeymoon, Ripley's Believe It Or Not in Pattaya ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) You really couldn't make it up! Beat me to it Jessi! Edited November 15, 2015 by poohy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "The childrens father said that he wanted to trick the evil spirits into thinking his children were a genuine couple rather than twin brother and sister, so that they would be free from bad luck." Guess those evil spirits are a couple of bananas short of a bunch. Spirits here have a 10 IQ point disadvantage in comparison to their sheet wearing, iron ball dragging Western counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasorab Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good God almighty , has this country completely lost the place. This is 2015 not 1515 is it not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malise Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I was beginning to worry and im glad that they cleared that part up that the Sinsod was paid up.. I'm a bit confused on who pays who? let alone if they in the future have offspring.. might explain a few problems in the gene pool in some places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hope they got that pre-nup ironed out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tom Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Religious people are strange as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You could not make up this stuff. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malise Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good God almighty , has this country completely lost the place. This is 2015 not 1515 is it not ? Forget good God.. its at least 95% Buddhist here so anyone trying to do the conversion thing is failing at an alarming rate much like teaching English. Its actually 543 years ahead of the western calendar but you would never know it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good God almighty , has this country completely lost the place. This is 2015 not 1515 is it not ? It's actually 2558. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malise Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 "... are at a high risk from living a life tormented by bad luck and evil spirits." How ironic. After getting married, I lived a life tormented by bad luck and evil spirits. 555 yes forget even being married the same torment happens even in 'Defacto' relationships now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus111 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 <deleted>? Stoneage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malise Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 verging on child abuse, ridiculous. yes there are a variety of child abuse questions in Thailand - this is an extreme version - but basically the childhood ended quick and they are forced to send the cashola home as quick as mama needs it... subservient systems are strong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Great honeymoon that will be, married to his sister and has to go with his mum and dad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Some people are clearly too stupid to be allowed to have children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryB Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 first world country This is better than cutting off Christians Heads or other no Muslims. So I say be happy about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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