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A lottery winner from Ratchaburi who won 48 million baht with eight first-prize tickets returned to Wat Prang Luang in Nonthaburi to thank Luang Pho U Thong and the temple’s prang. His visit sparked a surge of devotees, both in person and online, seeking blessings and lucky numbers. The temple’s official Facebook page celebrated the win while warning the public about scams impersonating the temple.

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Devotees are flocking to Wat Prang Luang to pay respects to Luang Pho U Thong and the temple's prang after a lucky man from Ratchaburi won 48 million baht in the lottery, claiming eight first-prize tickets. The temple’s Facebook page posted congratulatory photos and warned followers about fraudulent sellers and fake pages seeking personal information. The winner, identified only as A, returned to make offerings and continue his good fortune. The page also noted that the official account is the only one authorized to post the temple’s name and bank details, urging the public to avoid any private messages from unverified sources.

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