Villagers Seek Lottery Luck from Floating Statue and Rare Animals

Villagers in Chai Nat spot an object in the Chao Phraya River that initially looks like a person but is revealed to be a statue.

The village headman describes the rescue of the Phra Sivali statue and the perceived miracle of the current slowing down.

Locals compare the statue to the legend of Luang Phor Thammachak and identify potential lucky numbers like 34.

In Prachinburi, villagers perform a ritual with a giant ant to obtain lucky numbers for the lottery.

A resident finds a golden-colored turtle in a canal, leading to the use of its shell measurements as lottery numbers.

A man in Roi Et discovers a massive python while cutting grass, which is later measured and released.

The homeowner relates the appearance of the large snake to ancient beliefs about receiving wealth and luck.