On Monday lottery day, spiritual gamblers flocked to seek lucky numbers during the chanting ceremony for "Luang Pho Ham Jon" at Wat Mai Samakki, hoping for luck in the 16 Mar 2026 draw.
Reporters note that as the lottery draw approaches, lottery enthusiasts, spiritual followers, and gamblers seek lucky numbers at various places, hoping to try their luck and win prizes. For this draw, on Monday lottery day, 16 Mar 2026 GMT+7,
similarly, at Wat Mai Samakki (Nong Sano), also well-known as "Luang Pho Ham Jon" temple, in Huai Pong Subdistrict, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province, in the final hours before the lottery draw (15 Mar), the atmosphere was filled throughout the day with devotees, tourists, and lottery fans visiting to pay respects, seek blessings, and join the auspicious chanting ceremony for the one and only "Luang Pho Ham Jon" Buddha statue in Phetchabun. This statue was carved by a Burmese artisan from a branch of a dead standing tree. Attendees also took part in the ceremony to anoint and open their fortunes, believing those struggling financially or facing difficulties who seek blessings will have their wishes fulfilled.
After the ceremony, everyone focused on the incense burner used for divination during the chanting, where a clear black three-digit number, 209, appeared. Some who prefer two-digit numbers rearranged it to 20 and 09, writing them down on paper. Others quickly took photos with their mobile phones and shared them enthusiastically, hoping to use these numbers for luck in the 16 Mar 2026 draw according to their beliefs.