Fortunate individuals came to make merit offerings to the "Golden Takian Mother" at Don Yai Temple after winning lottery prizes. A woman whose prayer was fulfilled—her sister recovered within seven days—set off firecrackers in honor of "Ai Khai," bringing back lucky numbers for the 2 May 2026 lottery draw to try their luck.
On 21 April 2026, reporters observed a lively atmosphere at Bueng Ba Prapha Sawat Temple in Bueng Ba Subdistrict, Nong Suea District, Pathum Thani Province. Devotees and merit seekers from various areas gathered continuously to pay respects, seek blessings, and make merit offerings to the sacred objects within the temple.Throughout the day,especially to Ai Khai of Bueng Ba Temple, Thao Wessuwan, and the Golden Takian Mother,
some devoteeswould touchand gather scales of the mythical Naga serpent, which extend along the side of the walkway before the bridge leading to the shrine, seeking blessings for good fortune. There is also a spot where people can scoop eggs to predict luck from the Golden Takian Mother; each egg contains a unique prophecy.Along with one auspicious incense stick to add to the anticipation.Besides seeking blessings and making merit offerings, many people also donated Sangkhathan offerings to bring auspiciousness to their lives and families.In large numbers.
Ms. Wipha Poonthawi traveled from the Khlong 7 area, bringing a traditional Thai outfit along with cosmetic sets,betel leaves,a tri-colored cloth, and other offerings to make merit offerings to the Golden Takian Mother after successfully winning a large prize as she had requested. She said that previously she had prayed to the Golden Takian Mother to receive 30,000 baht within one month, and now she was fortunate to win more than 40,000 baht.
Before she came tomake merit offerings,she dreamed of a woman bathing a child in a canal. Although the face was unclear, she believed it was a sign from the Golden Takian Mother reminding her it was time to fulfill her vow. So she hurried to make the merit offerings as promised. Before leaving, she scooped an egg for a fortune prediction and received the message: "Something is coming into your life; open your heart to new opportunities and you will see change."She also lit one auspicious incense stick and received the number151 to take home and try her luck again.
Meanwhile, Ms. Phenapha Hongmeng traveled from Don Mueang bringing offerings and 2,000 firecrackers to make merit offerings to Ai Khai at Bueng Ba Temple after her prayer was answered. She said she had great faith in Ai Khai because at one point her sister was seriously ill with a blood infection, so she prayed to Ai Khai for her sister's recovery and safety.
After praying, her sister's condition rapidly improved and she fully recovered within seven days. Now her sister is healthy, so Ms. Phenapha intends to come annually to set off firecrackers in thanks. Today she also came to make merit offerings and before leaving, she lit firecrackers and received the numbers 56, 182, 46, and 879 to try her luck again.
