Big Joke toured for merit-making and appeared at the opening ceremony of an 800-body cemetery in Korat, causing a stir after two Kuman Thong were found in graves numbered 179 and 197, attracting lively attention from lottery enthusiasts.
On 30 March 2026 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, reporters noted that on 29 March 2026, a major opening ceremony was held for an unclaimed body cemetery in Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The event was attended by many devoted citizens and lottery fans.
Attention focused on the appearance of Big Joke, Police General Surachate Hakparn, the former Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who joined the merit-making ceremony amid a warm and lively welcome from the public.
The ceremony was organized by the Sung Noen Sangkhro Sawang Sang Dhammasathan Foundation together with a network of more than 72 foundations, managing over 800 unclaimed bodies at Hong Nithra Dhammasathan Cemetery. The event began on 25 March and is scheduled to continue for a total of 49 days to dedicate merits to the deceased without relatives.
A key highlight causing excitement at the opening was the discovery of two Kuman Thong figures in graves numbered 179 and 197. These numbers drew intense attention due to their unusual correlation, prompting many lottery enthusiasts to note them as potential lucky numbers for upcoming draws.
Big Joke's presence combined with the matching Kuman Thong grave numbers became a widely discussed topic at the event, reflecting both the power of faith and the continuing influence of superstition in Thai society.
At one point, Big Joke, Police General Surachate Hakparn, revealed that he had intended to attend this ceremony since last year. He said he will also participate in the soul-sending ceremony on 3 May. He added that he has prepared by observing a vegetarian diet and maintaining cleanliness to ensure the ceremony proceeds smoothly and respectfully.