Superstition
There’s an article about the Preah Vihar temple and a ceremony that took place there in today’s Bangkok Post. The superstition involved in it just makes your pants drop:
The Cambodian ritual at the Preah Vihear temple raised fears among many Thai people, who say it could bring bad luck to Thailand.
The anti-government People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders last night led thousands of their supporters in a rival ritual to protect the country and block any ill-effects from the Cambodian one. Many Thais believe some Cambodians have expertise in black magic.
Thai people in Si Sa Ket and nearby provinces who heard about the Cambodian ritual at the Preah Vihear temple persuaded others to wear yellow, a colour they say will help the country stave off the effects of the ceremony.
One resident said that it was also a full moon last night and Cambodian people believe it was a sacred day – a good day for holding a ritual
Well, that makes my belief that Thai boy sperm is rejuvenating rather benign, does it not?