Once a year, a giant python couple emerges, slithering near the statues of Grandfather Srisuttho and Grandmother Sripratumma, creating a sensation throughout Kham Chanod Island. Lottery enthusiasts did not miss the chance to seek the "lucky numbers for this draw."
On 28 Apr 2026 GMT+7 at Kham Chanod Island, the realm of the Naga King Grandfather and Grandmother, located in Non Muang Village, Ban Muang Subdistrict, Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province, villagers were abuzz after two large giant pythons—a pair—were seen slithering and residing in front of the statues where traditional ceremonial offerings were placed.
The pythons’ presence in front of the statues of Grandfather and Grandmother does not occur continuously. They appear once a year during the major festival when the Kham Chanod management committee holds a large merit-making event and fire rocket offering to honor the spirits on 1 May 2026 GMT+7. On 30 Apr 2026 GMT+7, there will be parades from various communities in Ban Muang Subdistrict.
For those who enjoy gambling, this is an event not to miss. Some elders have observed the arrival of the "giant python couple." Some believe they represent the spirits of Grandfather and Grandmother. Meanwhile, number enthusiasts analyze that whenever the giant pythons appear, numbers 7 and 9 are involved, though this is a matter of personal belief. Meanwhile, the holy water bowl used in a recent ritual by the Kham Chanod ritual master showed beautiful candle wax numbers: 9-1-2-7. Those who like to gamble often pair these numbers, hoping to win in the lottery following Labor Day.
