In Prachinburi, a newborn buffalo calf has been found whose characteristics match the traditional "Phaya Buffalo" description. Its head bears a white mark resembling a Bodhi leaf, and its legs and feet are white, like wearing socks. Lottery enthusiasts flocked to note the house number for the 16 Nov 2026 lottery.
On 11 Nov 2026 in Kabin Buri District, Prachinburi Province, reporters visited a house in Mueang Kao Subdistrict to see a newborn buffalo calf whose physical traits match the "Phaya Buffalo," or auspicious buffalo, described in ancient lore. It is believed that families who own and care for such a buffalo will gain prosperity and good fortune.
Observation showed the calf has several auspicious traits: a white spot shaped like a Bodhi leaf in the center of its forehead; white markings around the mouth; a white tip on its tail (known as a 'flower tail'); and strikingly, all four legs from the ankles down are pure white, resembling white socks constantly worn.
Mr. Chaiwat Boonpromonon, 35, a traditional fried meatball vendor at a local market and son of the buffalo owner, revealed that his family has raised buffalo for over 20 years, with more than 20 generations born. Currently, there are 15 buffalo in the pen. Three years ago, one of the mother buffalo gave birth to a similar special calf, a male named "Chao Nam Chok" (Lucky Lord).
Recently, another mother buffalo in the pen, over 20 years old, gave birth to a calf exhibiting the Phaya Buffalo traits: a spotted head, flower tail, and white socks on all four legs. This is the second auspicious calf in over 20 years. The family named it "Nong Maruay." The calf is only one day old.
Lottery players and villagers from the community came to see Nong Maruay and took note of the house number "41" to try their luck in the 16 Nov 2026 lottery, according to their beliefs.