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Asked: December 12, 20192019-12-12T19:27:20+07:00 2019-12-12T19:27:20+07:00In: Art and culture

What is Nang Kwak?

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Is it a spirit, a ghost or a goddess in Thai culture?

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      2019-12-12T19:44:46+07:00Added an answer on December 12, 2019 at 7:44 pm
      What is Nang Kwak?

      Nang Kwak is a benevolent spirit. She is deemed to bring luck, especially in the form of money, to the household. She is the patron Deity of all Merchants and Salesmen and can be seen in almost every business establishment in Thailand.

      Thai people like to have a figurine or cloth poster (called a Pha Yant, or Yantra Cloth) of this goddess in their home or shop, where it is often placed by the shrine. Some people also wear amulets with her figure around the neck, which is a logical development, due to the fact that many people in Thailand must travel around to sell their wares, which makes a portable Nang Kwak amulet the obvious choice for such a person.

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nang_Kwak

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        2021-12-26T16:25:27+07:00Replied to answer on December 26, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        Is this suitable for kindergarten business ? I lose most of student due to Covid . On TOP of that parents did not come across for registration. Please anyone help me to advice .

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      2019-12-14T15:04:55+07:00Added an answer on December 14, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Nang Kwak “The Beckoning Lady” (นางกวัก /naang gwàk/) also known as “Mae Nang Kwak” or “Nang Gwak”, is said to attract business, prosperity and wealth.

       The spirit is dressed in traditional Thai costume, also wears a golden crown on her head and is in the sitting or kneeling position. On her left hand is a money bag and her right hand is lifted up. She is either beckoning customers to come into the store or asking for wealth to come her way with her posture. She also wears a golden crown on her head and is in the sitting or kneeling position.

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      2019-12-13T11:45:56+07:00Added an answer on December 13, 2019 at 11:45 am
      What is Nang Kwak?

      Nang Kwak is the Thai goddess of wealth. Her favorite color is red. Her attribute is a bag full of money. Her rights hand waving to attract wealth and customers.

      Pictures and statues of her are found in homes and most business establishment.

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        2021-12-26T16:25:23+07:00Replied to answer on December 26, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        How to worship ? What are the things that we’ve to offer for prayers .

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