A coconut tree shaped like a mythical serpent has captured the imagination of villagers in Phetchabun, who believe it could bring them luck.
Ahead of the September 1 national lottery, residents of Bueng Sam Phan district flocked yesterday to see a five-year-old dwarf aromatic coconut tree growing in forms resembling a seven-headed Naga and a Naga’s tail.
The unusual tree, located in Village 3 of Bueng Sam Phan subdistrict, quickly attracted locals eager to find lucky numbers. News of the phenomenon spread rapidly, drawing crowds who examined the strange growths and snapped photos.
Among the intrigued onlookers was 65-year-old Daeng Sinthon, who admitted he had never witnessed anything like it.
“I have never seen a phenomenon like this in my life,” he said.
Believing the tree to be extraordinary, Daeng lit incense and performed a ritual to invite good luck.
As the smoke cleared, the ritual revealed the number 233, which villagers are now whispering as a potential winning lottery number. Inspired by the experience, Daeng vowed that if the number proves lucky, he would offer a pig’s head, red-colored water, and three-colored cloth to honor the Naga spirit believed to protect the tree.
The coconut tree’s unusual, serpent-like shape has sparked a mix of excitement and superstition, with many villagers believing it holds spiritual significance. For some, it is a sacred omen; for others, a potential source of lottery luck.
Local authorities have confirmed the phenomenon but have not provided a scientific explanation for the tree’s strange growths, according to KhaoSod.
Nonetheless, officials recognize that the tree has become a local attraction, with villagers treating it both as a shrine and a spectacle.
While only time will tell whether the numbers bring fortune, one thing is certain: in Bueng Sam Phan, the so-called “Naga coconut tree” has already become the talk of the town.
