Everyone has the right to worship anything they believe sacred, and what they put their faith in says something about their nature as well.
Even though we live in a Buddhist country where images of Lord Buddha are everywhere, many people prefer to worship other deities and spirits and hope against hope that such beings grant wealth, health and good luck.
The latest addition on the block is Khru Kai Kaeo, a 4m-tall gargoyle-like black statue with red eyes and long red nails that was installed in front of a hotel in Bangkok two weeks ago and has attracted both worshippers and doubters.
In fact, Khru Kai Kaeo has been worshipped by a small group of people for years and his statues can be seen at several venues in the country.
Believed to be a half-deity and half-demon of fortune, Khru Kai Kaeo’s vague story originates from a monk who was said to see a spirit while…
