Lottery hopefuls rush to Udon Thani as lucky numbers sell out

Crowds of lottery enthusiasts flocked to Kham Chanod in Udon Thani to buy the lucky numbers 451 and 154, derived from incense sticks at the sacrificial table of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s son, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, completely selling out the lottery stalls.

Today, October 16, reports from Kham Chanod Island, located in the Naga King’s realm of Wang Nakin, Ban Muang subdistrict, Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province, indicated a surge in visitors. With the long holiday period and the lottery draw imminent, the island saw an influx of tourists coming to pay respects to the spirits of Grandfather Srisuttho and Grandmother Sripatumma.

Tourists arriving at Kham Chanod no longer need to register for queue cards. They can directly enter the sacred grounds to pray at the main shrine. Following this, visitors often proceed to the giant fig tree to seek blessings and then move on to the sacred well. Despite signs prohibiting the tossing of coins into the sacred well, some tourists continue to flout these rules.

For lottery enthusiasts, missing out on numbers is not an option. Chamakan Kamwansa, the chief priest at the sacrificial grounds in front of Kham Chanod, mentioned that on October 10, Vacharaesorn visited to pay respects and seek blessings from Grandfather Srisuttho and Grandmother Sripatumma. The committee set up a sacrificial table for the prince, who, according to Chamakan, was very approachable and humble with everyone.

At the sacrificial table, incense sticks were lit to reveal the lucky numbers 451 and 154. Chamakan also pointed out that the licence plate number of the car that the Thai king’s son used to travel to Kham Chanod was 1นค 6807, registered in Bangkok. At the lottery stalls, vendors confirmed that tickets bearing these numbers quickly sold out, hoping for luck in the lottery draw today, October 16.

Kham Chanod has long been a focal point for those seeking fortune, with its rich history and spiritual significance drawing crowds. The island is renowned for its association with the Naga King, believed by many to be a powerful spiritual entity capable of granting wishes, especially related to wealth and prosperity.

Tourists and locals alike visit the shrine regularly, particularly during holidays and before major lottery draws, to pay their respects and seek blessings. The sacred fig tree and well on the island are particularly popular spots for those looking for lucky numbers or signs of fortune, reported Sanook.