Worshippers Flock to Phayao Temple for Lucky Lottery Numbers
Crowds gathered at Wat Analeyo Thipphayaram in Phayao to worship Luang Pu Dam Thao Wetsuwan and seek lucky lottery numbers from a candle-wax ritual. The digits 6-5-8 appeared in the wax, inspiring players to bet on combinations like 658, 65, 58, and 68. The event highlights the enduring local belief in spiritual guidance for financial luck.
On November 15, 2026, reporters noted a bustling atmosphere at the walkway to the Reclining Buddha at Wat Analeyo Thipphayaram in San Pa Muang subdistrict, Mueang district, Phayao province. Locals and tourists flocked to pay respects and seek blessings from the beautifully enshrined Luang Pu Dam Thao Wetsuwan statue at the stairway. Visitors offered red and yellow garlands and red roses, covering the statue, while lighting incense and candles to pray for career success, financial prosperity, and good fortune.
The main attraction for lottery players was the candle-wax divination ritual. The red candle wax displayed the numbers 6-5-8, causing onlookers to capture photos on their phones for lottery reference. The most sought-after numbers were the three-digit 658 and the two-digit combinations 65, 58, and 68. Some believers also read the 6 as a 9, generating additional sets such as 958, 95, and 98, all hoping to win in the next draw. This candle ritual remains a continuous expression of faith among devotees visiting the shrine.
