Gates of Hell open early in Phuket

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Gates of Hell open early in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: -- A Phuket man claims the Gates of Hell opened in Phuket last night ahead of the Hungry Ghost Festival, also known on the island as the “Por Tor Festival”. However, he might have been a tad premature.

 

Warin Nakchainaramit, 39, a Phuket native and a Phuket Vegetarian Festival volunteer at Bang Niew Shine in Phuket Town, today (Aug 21) announced, “Last night the Gates of Hell opened in Phuket. They opened at 11pm for the Hungry Ghost Festival.”

 

Under the Thai lunar calendar, still used for observing traditional and religious events in Thailand, Mr Warin would be right as the Hungry Ghost Festival usually begins on the 30th day of the sixth lunar month of the year.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/gates-of-hell-open-early-in-phuket-63559.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-08-23

[kotsak]

I thought the gates were opened daily.. 

[Old Croc]

With a thread title like that this will bring the haters out of the woodwork.

[Peterw42]

I will expect a call from the ex-wife then.

[Somtamnication]

Jesus, I thought they were talking about my nude mother in law.