Beliefs & Spirituality
Thailand has a rich tradition of beliefs surrounding lucky numbers and auspicious colors. These beliefs influence everything from lottery tickets to what color clothes people wear each day.
The number 9 is considered the luckiest number in Thailand because เก้า (gao) sounds similar to ก้าว (gaao), meaning "to step forward" or "progress." You will often see the number 9 in:
For the full story of nine, including the 45-million-baht licence plate, read our complete guide to Thailand's lucky numbers and the numbers Thais avoid.
Also considered lucky as it sounds like หลก (look), relating to smoothness and ease.
Lucky due to Chinese influence, representing prosperity.
Each day of the week in Thailand has an associated color:
| Day | Thai | Color | Thai Word | |-----|------|-------|-----------| | Monday | วันจันทร์ | Yellow | เหลือง (leuang) | | Tuesday | วันอังคาร | Pink | ชมพู (chom-phuu) | | Wednesday | วันพุธ | Green | เขียว (khiao) | | Thursday | วันพฤหัสบดี | Orange | ส้ม (som) | | Friday | วันศุกร์ | Blue | ฟ้า (faa) | | Saturday | วันเสาร์ | Purple | ม่วง (muang) | | Sunday | วันอาทิตย์ | Red | แดง (daeng) |
King Bhumibol was born on a Monday, making yellow the royal color. Thais wear yellow shirts on the King's birthday and on Mondays to show respect.
Thai lottery (สลากกินแบ่ง, salak gin baeng) is hugely popular. People seek lucky numbers from: