Lottery devotees with faith returned to repay vows at 'Wiharn Kaep' in Wat Nong Tao after winning in the previous draw, not forgetting to lightincense sticksfor divination and pick lottery balls with 'lucky numbers' to try again for the 16 Aug 2026 draw.
On 10 August 2026, reporters found that at Wiharn Kaep, Wat Nong Tao, Village No. 5, Bang Phlap Subdistrict, Pho Thong District, Ang Thong Province, locals and tourists were bustling with activity as they came to pay respects and seek luck at Wat Nong Tao.
Those who had good fortune in the previous draw came to repay vows and did not miss drawing the number 40 from a pot and receiving the number 280 from auspicious incense sticks to try their luck.
Wat Nong Tao is an abandoned temple over 100 years old, featuring Wiharn Kaep surrounded beautifully by Bodhi trees. There are mysterious tales of locals witnessing men and women in traditional Thai dress emerging from the wiharn, dancing accompanied by piphat orchestra music.piphat orchestraduring the full moon night.
Currently, Wat Nong Tao no longer remains except for legends and ruins of the 100-year-old wiharn, approximately 6 meters wide and 12 meters long, with large Bodhi and banyan trees growing in the center providing shade over the wiharn. Near lottery draw days, locals and tourists continuously visit to pray, take photos, make wishes, and seek luck. After their wishes are fulfilled, they regularly return to repay vows.
