Temple Distributes Export-Grade Bananas for 50 Baht Donations

Khaosod•Society•86d ago

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A temple in Ratchaburi is offering special export-grade golden bananas for donations of 50 Baht, coinciding with Labor Day celebrations and a lucky number draw.

•Wat Tha Pha in Ratchaburi is distributing large, export-grade golden bananas to donors who contribute 50 Baht.
•The bananas were donated by a Thai owner of a restaurant in Narita, Japan, to the temple.
•The event also includes a lucky number draw from a ballot box, with numbers drawn for Labor Day.
•The temple aims to provide blessings and good fortune through the bananas and the lucky draw.

Overview

•On April 30, 2026, news emerged about Wat Tha Pha distributing golden bananas.
•Wat Tha Pha began offering export-grade golden bananas to the public.
•The bananas were donated because they ripened too quickly for export due to hot weather.
•Donations are set at 50 Baht per bunch of bananas, with the bananas normally costing over 200 Baht.
•A lucky number draw was conducted in front of the statue of Mae Chi Boonreun.
•The lucky number drawn was 547, intended for the Labor Day celebration.
•Donating bananas is believed to bring smooth financial progress and success.
•Public interested in the bananas and lucky numbers participated in the temple's activities.

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Key Entities

Place

Wat Tha Pha(วัดท่าผา)

A temple located in the Tha Pha sub-district, Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi province, known for distributing bananas and conducting lucky draws.

Person

Mae Chi Boonreun(แม่ชีบุญเรือน)

A revered spiritual figure whose statue at Wat Tha Pha is the focal point for offerings and religious activities.

Pimjai and Lek Kaewjai(คุณพิมพ์ใจ และคุณเล็ก แก้วใจ)

Owners of Kaewjai Thai restaurant in Narita, Japan, who donated export-grade golden bananas to Wat Tha Pha.

Mr. Chakkaj Sripoh(นายฉกาจ ศรีโพธิ์)

A committee member of Wat Tha Pha who provided information about the banana distribution and conducted the lucky number draw.

Organization

Kaewjai(แก้วใจ)

A renowned Thai restaurant in Narita, Japan, owned by Pimjai and Lek Kaewjai.