Bangkok vendor pays tribute to revered monk after selling land for 2 million baht

A Bangkok-based vendor sold her land for over 2 million baht and used the money to pay tribute to a revered monk at a well-known temple in Nakhon Pathom. The event occurred today, at the central temple of Bang Phra in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province.

The vendor, 55 year old Sunan, was previously burdened by a large debt which was a constant source of distress. She turned to the Siamese cat lottery for guidance at 9am on that day. The centrepiece of the temple, a majestic statue of Buddha in the Maravijaya posture towering over 30 metres high, was the main focus of her devotion.

The residents of Nakhon Pathom hold the revered Luang Por Somwang in high esteem due to the fulfilment of their wishes after paying respects to him. Together with the temple officials, Sunan arranged for an elaborate tribute consisting of 24 chickens, 24 ducks and two pig…