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Couple Distributes Nine Truckloads of Fruit Following Votive Offering in Chachoengsao
A Pathum Thani couple donated nine pickup trucks full of fruit to the public at Wat Saman Rattanaram after a successful business venture.
On September 14, 2026, a significant crowd gathered at Wat Saman Rattanaram in Chachoengsao province to receive a large donation of fruit. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, a couple from Pathum Thani—a 37-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man who operate a beauty business—brought nine pickup trucks filled with pomelos, pineapples, coconuts, and watermelons to the temple.
The donation served as a 'kae bon,' or a votive offering, performed to fulfill a promise made to the 'Reclining Ganesha' statue after the couple experienced success in their business. Following the ritual, the fruit was distributed to over 500 people present at the temple, creating a lively atmosphere.
For travelers and residents, this event highlights the enduring cultural practice of votive offerings at Thai temples, which often involve large-scale community sharing. While the event was a local celebration of personal success, it also drew attention from those interested in local lottery traditions, as some attendees examined the incense sticks used during the ceremony for potential lucky numbers. It remains to be confirmed if such large-scale distributions will continue to draw similar crowds to the temple, though Wat Saman Rattanaram remains a notable site for those interested in observing local religious customs and community-driven merit-making activities.
