In the final hours before the lottery draw, crowds came to fulfill vows to Luang Pho Somwang at Wat Sawang Arom in Nakhon Pathom province, shaking fortune sticks to request 'lucky numbers' for this lottery round.
On 30 June 2026, reports indicated that in the final moments before the lottery draw at Wat Klang Bang Phra, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom, many lottery hopefuls and those who had received luck from prayers brought offerings to fulfill vows. Most, after completing their vow fulfillment, sought lucky numbers to take home.
, Luang Pho Somwang at Wat Klang Bang Phra is a large sacred Buddha statue standing over 30 meters tall, depicted in the Maravijaya or Mara Vichai posture. It is highly revered by locals and foreigners alike, believed to be sacred and capable of granting wishes. People ask for various blessings, including land or property sales, job promotions, prosperous business, or success in government service exams. When wishes are fulfilled, offerings are brought to fulfill vows.
For example, Ms. Jirawat Ketyuanyong, 60, from Tha Krachap, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom, brought 870 raw eggs to fulfill her vow to Luang Pho Somwang at Wat Klang Bang Phra. She lit incense to make a prayer, applied gold leaf to the statue's right hand, then proceeded to the outdoor blessing area, ringing the victory bell to announce her vow fulfillment to the deities and Luang Pho Somwang.
Afterwards, she happily shared that she brought eggs today to fulfill her vow. She has long had faith in Luang Pho Somwang and also respects both past and present abbots, who are highly revered monks. Living nearby, she comes to pray whenever troubled, and things always improve after her visits.
This time, she prayed for help with her nephew's success in passing the provincial electricity authority's government enterprise job exam. She vowed to bring eggs equal to her nephew’s age, 29 trays, if he passed. Upon hearing the good news, everyone was overjoyed, so she fulfilled her vow today and feels at peace. She has previously fulfilled vows for her nephew’s work success in Singapore and for her own recovery from an accident. Her nephew's career has improved with promotions, and she personally completed her vow fulfillment today. She believes strongly and advises her family to pray to Luang Pho Somwang when facing difficulties.
Meanwhile, Mr. Somchai Jaengsawat, 30, also came to pray and seek luck from Luang Pho Somwang in the final hours before the lottery draw. He offered flowers, incense, and candles, made a prayer, applied gold leaf to the statue’s hand, then shook the fortune sticks to request lucky numbers. Before shaking, he vowed to offer raw eggs, a pig’s head, and rice if he won a big lottery prize. When shaking, two sticks fell with the numbers 3 and 12, which he showed proudly. He expressed hope those numbers would win so he could return to make merit again.