webfact Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 "Magical divine markings" appear overnight at Chaiyaphum temple - it is a message from the gods, say stunned locals Picture: Thai Rath CHAIYAHPHUM: -- Thai Rath reported that villagers in Chaiyaphum were stunned after "divine markings" believed to be evidence of "Phayanak" appeared at a temple. They called the markings "Arabic numbers" and to the trained eye they appeared to depict the symbols for five, three and eight. Khampong Titchaiphoon, 60, was in no doubt that this was divine intervention and she and her friends ran around excitedly telling everyone including the monks what they had found. The inscriptions had appeared on one of the Thai "wan phra" or holy days too. They were at the temple of Way Phuthowat in Cheelong district. The area was cordoned off with string and some chairs as people started praying and making merit with flowers and incense. And a handy donation box was also set up on a table. Phayanak features in many legends especially in the north east of Thailand where the god is believed to be responsible for sending the rains at the start of the planting season, Thaivisa notes. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-08-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasalBanality Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Did the janitor use the pressure jet washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Well, there's your lottery numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, webfact said: They called the markings "Arabic numbers" and to the trained eye they appeared to depict the symbols for five, three and eight. The trained eye? Anyone who knows what 5, 3, and 8 look likes then. Maybe if you aren't from earth or under 4 years old it would be a problem to work it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I was drunk and started writing in Arabic. I went back to my how now. So solly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 One of the things I love about living in this country, is that every day I just know I am going to hear or see some example of almost unbelievable stupidity. I really don't see that changing much either when you have folk like these rather dumb people actually believing that was supernatural. I'm sure the temple will make good money today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Pesky kids on their bmx's !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Have to agree with most certainly looks like the pressure cleaner at work and for sure lottery sales will get a boost ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 A sign of the gods??? But, but, but...... these people are buddhists, no? PS. Who put the donation box there? Surely not the buddhist monks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just another money making scam. Donation box quickly placed close by for the gullible to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) "... it is a message from the gods, say stunned locals." Or...from vandals, drunk on Lao Cau. Edited August 9, 2017 by jaltsc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, jaltsc said: it is a message from the gods, say stunned locals "stunned locals" - a nice pleonasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Its Thailand's answer to crop circles, regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Is that the explanation for all the spray painting on walls? Strange how no one takes notice of that. They really must have heaps of spare time and little news up in Chaiyaphum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: And a handy donation box was also set up on a table Mystery solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobredin Ghusputin Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: the symbols for five, three and eight Hmmmm, that would be 5, 3 and 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Goes to show that graffiti in this country only works if they are numbers...not words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dobredin Ghusputin said: Hmmmm, that would be 5, 3 and 8. What if they are upside down and backwards. Some gods work in mysterious ways. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, overherebc said: What if they are upside down and backwards. Some gods work in mysterious ways. ??? So the real number might be ----- eight e nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, Dave67 said: Your prayers have been answered! Here you go: a sign and a bonus sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, overherebc said: So the real number might be ----- eight e nine. Heretic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 It's the date for the next election. 5/3/2028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 52 minutes ago, oldhippy said: these people are buddhists, no? Thus you will see many Hindu gods in Thai Wats. https://www.google.co.th/search?q=buddhist+gods&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWpYaom8nVAhWKto8KHdW4DCAQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=638#imgrc=PJloVAtFoPv-cM: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasalBanality Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 minute ago, 55Jay said: It's the date for the next election. 5/3/2028 5/3/2568 Corrected it for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, 55Jay said: It's the date for the next election. 5/3/2028 we can only hope .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 24 minutes ago, oldhippy said: Your prayers have been answered! Here you go: a sign and a bonus sign. Follow the Shoe it is a sign of GOD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, Dave67 said: Follow the Shoe it is a sign of GOD!!!!! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. It is a false heretic sign. Follow the holy gourd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This morning I ate toast - a little burned, but....... Now that's what I call a clear sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, oldhippy said: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. It is a false heretic sign. Follow the holy gourd! You going to the Stoning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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