Devout residents of the Surin border area organized a grand worship ceremony.The 'Chao Mae Yai Tai Shrine.'They tied seven-colored cloths in gratitude, praying for the safety of villagers and soldiers, while lottery enthusiasts eagerly observed.The 'lucky number.'Auspicious incense numbers for the 16 Mar 2026 lottery.
On 5 Mar 2026 GMT+7, reporters stated that in Ban Khok Dong Yang, Village No. 16, Sangha Subdistrict, Sangha District, Surin Province, locals along the Thailand–Cambodia border united to hold a worship ceremony.The 'Chao Mae Yai Tai Shrine.'This was the first official ceremony, following previous informal wooden shrine worships passed down by tradition.
The ceremony atmosphere was filled with devotion as villagers offered seven-colored cloths in thanks along with full ceremonial offerings. A large, centuries-old twin rubber tree standing beside the shrine symbolized the site’s sacredness.
Mr. Prathan Chanda, 59, from Sangha Subdistrict, Surin Province, revealed this was the first grand worship ceremony, previously just a simple wooden shrine regularly worshiped. He has seen the twin rubber trees beside the shrine since childhood, estimating them to be about 300 years old, according to elders’ accounts..
Villagers believe the Chao Mae Yai Tai Shrine and the ancient twin rubber trees are sacred, protecting the border area and bringing peace, especially during recent tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border.
Mr. Prathan also spoke about the situation, expressing a wish to avoid further clashes. He hopes both countries will resolve issues through dialogue because armed conflict would harm soldiers and border communities most. He suggested clearer demarcation of the boundary to prevent future problems.
Nonetheless, villagers trust in the shrine’s power to protect local descendants and brave soldiers along the border from harm and ensure ongoing peace. Meanwhile, lottery seekers observed the auspicious incense numbers lit during the ceremony.The numbersappeared as 115, hoped to bring luck for the 16 Mar 2026 lottery draw.
