Residents in the border area of Surin Province organized a major worship ceremony.The 'Mae Yai Tai Shrine'.They offered seven-colored cloths as a vow fulfillment to protect villagers and soldiers safely. Meanwhile, lottery enthusiasts did not miss observing.the "lucky numbers".from auspicious incense, hoping for luck on 16 Mar 2026.
On 5 Mar 2026, reporters reported that at Ban Khok Dong Yang, Village No. 16, Sangha Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province, local residents near the Thai-Cambodian border united to hold a worship ceremony.the 'Mae Yai Tai Shrine'.This was the first official ceremony, after previously it had only been a wooden shrine where villagers worshipped according to traditional beliefs passed down through generations.
The atmosphere at the ceremony was full of faith. Villagers brought seven-colored cloths to offer as vow fulfillment along with complete offerings. A large twin rubber tree, several hundred years old and standing beside the shrine, symbolized the sacredness of the place.
Mr. Prathan Chanda, 59, from Sangha Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province, revealed that this was the first time villagers held such a grand worship ceremony. Previously, it was just a simple wooden shrine with regular offerings. The twin rubber tree beside the shrine has been there since he was a child and is estimated to be about 300 years old, according to elderly locals' accounts..
The villagers believe that the Mae Yai Tai Shrine and the ancient twin rubber trees are sacred entities protecting the border area, ensuring peace and harmony, especially during recent tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Mr. Prathan also spoke about the situation, saying he hoped no further clashes would occur and wished for both countries to resolve issues through dialogue. He noted that if weapons were used, soldiers and local residents along the border would suffer the most. He also suggested clearly defining border lines to prevent future conflicts.
Nevertheless, villagers firmly believe in the protective power of Mae Yai Tai to safeguard their descendants and brave soldiers along the border from harm, maintaining peace in the region. Meanwhile, lottery hopefuls observed the auspicious incense numbers lit during the ceremony.The number appeared as115, which they hope to use for the lottery draw on 16 Mar 2026.
