
Spirit House? What's it? What to do with it?
What is a spirit house? Though Thai people claim that their country is a “Buddhist country”, there are Brahmin-Hindu practices everywhere. Erecting a spirit house is one of them. According to a belief, every place has a guardian spirit that protects the tenants from ill-fortune and harm. Before laying a foundation for a house, a spirit shrine must first be erected to bless the area with protection and good fortune. Most of the time, a Brahman is called upon to pick an auspici