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Hundreds of visitors went to the giant Thao Wessuwan statue in Chonburi to pray for lottery numbers, hoping to repeat past successes. A 34‑year‑old woman received the number 644 from incense sticks, aiming to become the 21st top‑prize winner. The statue, the tallest in Thailand at 15.99 metres, draws crowds especially on public holidays.

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On October 13, 2026, crowds gathered at the Thao Wessuwan shrine in Wat Khao Chonlom, taking advantage of a holiday to seek fortune. Devotees offered food, lit incense and performed dances to appease the deity, with many hoping to receive winning lottery numbers. One participant, 34‑year‑old factory worker Suwanna (surname withheld), obtained the number 644 from her incense and planned to buy lottery tickets for the October 16 draw, aspiring to be the twenty‑first first‑prize winner after twenty previous successes.

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