Lottery seekers flock to Ang Thong for tarantula fortune
Excitement is sweeping through Ang Thong province after a mystical encounter with a tarantula at Wat Bot Ratchasattha temple. Locals and tourists flocked to the temple in the Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, hoping to cash in on the unlikely fortune teller.
As Songkran celebrations kicked off, visitors gathered at the temple yesterday, April 10, to witness a local ritual involving the revered Phaya Bung, or mother tarantula. In a long-standing tradition, devotees dropped offerings—such as incense, flower trays, and candles—along with pieces of paper bearing handwritten numbers into the spider’s burrow.
The belief? That the sacred tarantula would emerge with the numbers destined to bring fortune.
And emerge it did—accompanied by its young.
In an eerie yet mesmerising moment, the large spider appeared at the entrance of its burrow, clutching scraps of paper displaying the numbers 372 and 16.
Gasps of awe echoed among the crowd as many interpreted the event as a spiritual sign. The lucky digits were quickly noted by eager gamblers, who are now placing their hopes (and baht) on a big win in the upcoming lottery draw.
The ritual, while odd to outsiders, is deeply rooted in local folklore. The Phaya Bung is seen not just as a creature of the earth but as a symbolic bridge between the natural world and spiritual realms, especially during auspicious festivals like Songkran. Its appearance is viewed as an omen of luck and prosperity, reported KhaoSod.
For the superstitious and spiritually attuned, these numbers could mean more than just a gamble—they represent blessings at the start of the Thai new year.
Temple-goers continue to visit Wat Bot Ratchasattha, hoping to catch a glimpse of the now-famous spider and perhaps receive their sign from the eight-legged oracle.
In similar news, a 55 year old man from Ubon Ratchathani was killed after being hit by a truck in Chon Buri on April 6. Police later discovered unclaimed winning lottery tickets in his possession, including a prize-winning ticket for the March 16 draw with the number 807232, which matched the two-digit prize.
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