Thai Calf Born With 'Bodhi Leaf' Mark, White Tail; Owner Believes 'Phaya Wua'

MGR Online•Society•218d ago

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A newly born Thai calf exhibiting a striking resemblance to a bodhi leaf on its forehead and a white tip on its tail has caused a stir in Kanchanaburi, with its owner speculating it might be a 'Phaya Wua' (divine ox).

•A unique Thai calf with a bodhi leaf-like marking on its forehead and a white tail tip was born in Kanchanaburi.
•The calf's owner, Mr. Wasan Sunjirat, believes the markings might signify it as a 'Phaya Wua', a rare and auspicious creature in local lore.
•The owner has invited experts to examine the calf and verify its distinctive features.

Overview

•On Jan 31, a reporter published an article about a unique calf.
•Mr. Wasan Sunjirat posted images of a newborn calf on his personal Facebook profile.
•The calf is a male, indigenous Thai breed, weighing approximately 20 kilograms.
•The calf's mother, named 'Jao Tua Lek', is about 4 years old and has had one previous calf.
•Mr. Wasan Sunjirat stated that he has been free-ranging indigenous Thai cattle for over 20 years.
•Mr. Wasan Sunjirat observed the calf's distinctive forehead marking and white tail tip after it stood up.
•Mr. Wasan Sunjirat speculated that the calf's markings might align with the lore of 'Phaya Wua'.
•Mr. Wasan Sunjirat invited specialists or interested parties to visit his farm to examine the calf.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Wasan Sunjirat

"Oh, how did you get here? Even monkeys never had this."

อ้าว มาได้ไง เหล่ากอก็ไม่เคยมี

Mr. Wasan Sunjirat

"I have been raising indigenous Thai cattle by free-ranging them in the fields for over 20 years."

ตนเลี้ยงวัวพันธุ์ไทยแบบปล่อยเลี้ยงตามทุ่งมานานกว่า 20 ปี

Mr. Wasan Sunjirat

"I view this characteristic as possibly fitting the lore of 'Phaya Wua'."

มองว่าลักษณะดังกล่าวอาจเข้ากับตำรา “พญาวัว”

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Wasan Sunjirat(นายวสันต์ สุนจิรัตน์)

Owner of a unique Thai calf born with a bodhi leaf-like marking on its forehead and a white tail tip, who believes it may be a 'Phaya Wua'.

Kamnan Teung(กำนันตึ๋ง)

A nickname for Mr. Wasan Sunjirat, the former sub-district headman and owner of the unique calf.

Organization

President of Kanchanaburi Air Council(ประธานสภาลมหายใจกาญจนบุรี)

An organization associated with Mr. Wasan Sunjirat, who is also the former sub-district headman.

Place

Chong Sadao Subdistrict(ตำบลช่องสะเดา)

The subdistrict in Mueang District, Kanchanaburi Province, where the unique calf was born and where Mr. Wasan Sunjirat resides.

Mueang District, Kanchanaburi Province(อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)

The administrative district and province in Thailand where the notable calf was born and its owner resides.