Villagers seek lottery numbers at Hong Cave in Rayong

Khaosod•Society•15h ago

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Government officials inspected Hong Cave in Rayong while local residents gathered to seek lottery numbers through incense rituals.

•On September 15, 2026, over 20 officials from various agencies inspected Hong Cave in Rayong province.
•The site is known for local beliefs regarding sounds of bells and Thai music.
•Villagers used incense to obtain the numbers 194 and 607 for the September 16 lottery draw.
•The inspection was led by the Village Headman of Moo 10 and experts from several government departments.

•Hong Cave, located in Soi Samanmit, Moo 10, Krachet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Rayong Province, is rumored to emit sounds of bells and Thai music.
•On September 15, 2026, more than 20 officials including a geologist from the Department of Mineral Resources, Rayong Provincial Culture Office, and the 5th Fine Arts Office (Prachinburi) inspected the cave.
•Mr. Watchara Sawangswat, the Village Headman of Moo 10, led the officials during the detailed survey of the area.
•The atmosphere at the entrance of Hong Cave was particularly lively with residents paying respects to the local shrine and Kinaree statue with red and green water.
•An unnamed villager revealed that incense burned in the previous period yielded the number 404, which created a buzz.
•The same villager stated that burning incense this time resulted in the numbers 194 and 607.
•Lottery enthusiasts intend to use the numbers 194 and 607 for the government lottery draw on September 16.
•The activity is considered a personal belief blending local legend with specific group faith.

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Hong Cave(ถ้ำหงส์)

A cave in Rayong Province rumored to emit sounds of bells and Thai music.

Rayong(ระยอง)ℹ️

The province where Hong Cave is located.

Department of Mineral Resources(กรมทรัพยากรธรณี)

A government department that sent a practicing geologist to inspect Hong Cave.

Rayong Provincial Culture Office(วัฒนธรรมจังหวัดระยอง)

An agency that participated in the detailed inspection of Hong Cave.

5th Fine Arts Office (Prachinburi)(สำนักศิลปากรที่ 5 (ปราจีนบุรี))

An agency that joined the inspection of Hong Cave.

Krachet Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.กระเฉด)

The local administrative body whose Deputy Mayor participated in the cave inspection.

Watchara Sawangswat(วัชระ แสวงสวาท)

The Village Headman of Moo 10 who led the officials during the survey of Hong Cave.