Scary 3 AM: Woman dances at shrine after winning bet, shocking staff

Khaosod•Society•266d ago

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A Thai restaurant's staff were spooked by loud Thai music at 3 AM only to find a customer dancing in front of a spirit shrine, fulfilling a vow.

•Two employees of the 'Raja Moo Krata Buffet' restaurant heard Thai music and a dancing figure in front of the shrine.
•The dancing customer was fulfilling a vow made at the spirit shrine after their mother's health and work prayers were answered.
•The incident, occurring around 4 AM on January 27, initially caused fear of a ghost among staff before the reason was revealed.
•The spirit shrine, over 100 years old under a large Bodhi tree, is known for its sacredness, with many customers visiting to seek blessings.

•On January 27, at approximately 04:00 AM, Thai music was heard and a woman was seen dancing in front of the spirit shrine at Raja Moo Krata Buffet.
•The woman was dancing at the spirit shrine to fulfill a vow made after her mother's health and work prayers were answered.
•Two employees, N.S. Kanitha and Mr. Kiattipong, investigated the noise and discovered the dancing customer.
•N.S. Kittiya and N.S. Khanistha, the restaurant owners, explained that the customer had made a vow to dance if wishes were granted.
•The spirit shrine is located under a large, over 100-year-old Bodhi tree and is frequented by customers seeking blessings.
•The incident caused initial fright among restaurant staff, but later became a noteworthy story, attracting local attention and speculation about good fortune.
•The event occurred during the early morning hours after the restaurant had closed for the night.
•Several customers visit the shrine to make wishes, often leaving offerings like red drinks or garlands if their prayers are answered.

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N.S. Kanitha (Staff)

"At first, I heard Thai music, then when I walked out to look, I saw someone dancing in front of the shrine..."

ตอนแรกได้ยินเสียงดนตรีไทยดัง พอเดินออกมาดูก็เห็นคนกำลังรำอยู่หน้าศาล...

N.S. Kittiya (Owner)

"This customer had eaten here and made a vow at the spirit house, promising to return to dance if their wish came true."

ลูกค้ารายนี้เคยมากินหมูกระทะและบนบานศาลพระภูมิไว้ หากสมหวังจะกลับมารำแก้บน

Raja Moo Krata Buffet Restaurant(ร้านราชาหมูกระทะบุฟเฟต์)

A Thai restaurant where a customer fulfilled a vow by dancing in front of a spirit shrine.

N.S. Kanitha(น.ส.คณิตา)

An employee of Raja Moo Krata Buffet who investigated the mysterious sounds at 3 AM.

Mr. Kiattipong(นายเกียรติพงษ์)

An employee of Raja Moo Krata Buffet who heard Thai music and investigated the source.

N.S. Kittiya(น.ส.กิตติยา)

A co-owner of Raja Moo Krata Buffet who explained the customer's vow.

N.S. Khanistha(น.ส.ขนิษฐา)

A co-owner of Raja Moo Krata Buffet who clarified the circumstances surrounding the dancing customer.

Spirit Shrine(ศาลพระภูมิ)

A sacred site in front of Raja Moo Krata Buffet where a customer danced to fulfill a vow.

U Thong community, Kanchanaburi City Municipality(ชุมชนอู่ทอง เขตเทศบาลเมืองกาญจนบุรี)

The location of the Raja Moo Krata Buffet restaurant where the incident occurred.