Burma - Laos - Thailand

Feb. 25 The Thailand fetish about luck. A weaver of spells. The ancient Chinese custom of lucky charms painted in black or gold on red paper, still flourished in Bangkok. Roadside artist produce them for any eventually in the human existence. The Siamese have a constant quest for luck: Charming Thailanders are great believers in charms. Although Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand, it presents many unique features which distinguish it from Buddhism in other countries. Oddly enough, most of the customs and ceremonies associated with it are of Hindu or Chinese origin. Most outstanding feature is the perpetual seeking for good luck which dominates the lives of millions of Siamese. Buddha condemns fortune telling, and his philosophy makes no provision for those who expect something for nothing. It is for this reason that Hindu and Chinese beliefs have become a substitute for moral philosophy, and the constant endeavour to secure good luck as an ideal way of life. The fortune teller is ubiquitous in Thailand. But his poverty in inconsistent with his fortune telling, because it seems to have stood him in scent good stead. But this fact never seems to trouble the easy minded Siamese. Evenad kings are luck bringers. People burn incense before their images, and plaster tiny pieces of gold leaf over their figures. since most of the Siamese are more interested in good luck than in a moral way of life, temple now compete to attract the superstitious rather than the devout. Vast numbers of Buddhist monks cast horoscope, tell fortunes and sell cure alls and bank the proceeds. Visitors to the country are intrigued by the luck charm worn by the people. From minister to beggar all wear charms from the neck. These vary pattern but nearly all are supposed to have power which is increaded by their age.. But in spite of the charms, and the fortune telling the Siamese quest for luck doesn't change them very much, and life goes on in the Orient's only true monarchy as before

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