Kham Chanod (Wang Nakhin), Udon Thani

Deep in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district lies Kham Chanod, a palm-covered island said to be the entrance to the naga realm of Pu Sri Sutho and Ya Sri Pathumma. Pilgrims come to ask the serpent guardians for protection, prosperity, and yes, lucky numbers. The most common rituals involve lighting incense, circling the banyan and ta-khian trees, and watching candle wax drip into water for signs. You’ll also see plenty of bright red sodas, green bananas, and flower garlands as offerings. Many visitors gently rub powder on roots or gaze at tree bark swirls for digits, a practice that should be done lightly and respectfully to avoid harming the trees. The atmosphere peaks around lottery draw dates, when devotees queue for blessings and vow to return with dances or more offerings if fortune smiles.