Hello, Today I would like to talk about the funny news in Thailand when a female tourist is looking for a place to rest. Accidentally she found a table and chairs that fit perfectly so sit and chill but that’s not a seat!
This photo was shared by TikTok user tiktikphonkaset, which the tourist does not know this little house is a spirit house or shrine of the household god.
When the tourist sees this little house, they will presume that is a dollhouse and was decorated with flowers and small toys. Maybe someone will be happy with a free drink and fruits.
This little house is not for playing.
What is the spirit house in Thailand?
The spirit house called San Phra Phum is Thais’ belief, which this the good spirit protects the owner’s house or the business.
This belief is not Buddhism but it is the Brahminism from India. Whatever it is popular in Thailand. Almost Thais believe in every religion or some lucky wishes if those beliefs are good, Thais will mix them into their lifestyles. So the good spirit was invited to live in the little house.
What is the purpose of a spirit house?
The belief in a spirit house is to protect the owner’s house from the bad spirit or the evil, and takes care of residents to live a happy life and do business to grow up.
The spirit house has many styles. Some house is like Thai temples or new model houses, and there are many colors, which the popular style is the little white house and yellow.
Nothing gets free
If you want some good luck wish and best wishes, it has some conditions that are to you will take care of the spirit houses by offerings some flowers and food in the house such as coconuts, fried rice, fruits, flowers, and colorful drinks.
Then you will see redwater is served for a white ghost. It is not for free drinks.
This belief makes me wonder. While people are scary ghosts, we have a spirit house in our areas. They explain that ghosts are good and white spirits.
After you read this article, you will know that please do not sit or play in the little house, in addition, do not eat that food and drink red water. Those are not for free but those are for ghosts.