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After Suvarnabhumi Airport opened, 99 monks conducted exorcism rituals here for 9 weeks.
Rumors of Supernatural Encounters at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand
According to Culture Trip, Suvarnabhumi Airport is a vital transit hub in Thailand with 48 million passengers annually. Many Bangkok residents claim it to be one of the country's famous haunted places, despite lacking concrete evidence.
Shortly after its inauguration in 2006, unusual incidents began occurring at the airport. Two employees died in a car accident involving a collision with an electric pole. The police attributed it to careless driving, but many believe there's something mysterious behind it. Some also reported hearing footsteps and strange music at the airport during the early days of its opening.
According to Samui Times, not only airport staff but also many passengers claim to have encountered the ghost of an old man wandering around Suvarnabhumi. This is Poo Ming, who adamantly refuses to leave the graveyard area earmarked for airport construction.
After the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 99 monks came here to perform exorcism rituals for 9 weeks. During the ceremony, a baggage handler suddenly staggered in and introduced himself as Poo Ming. The monks sprinkled holy water on the man and performed the exorcism. After a while, he returned to a normal state.
Pratheet Wanmuda, a security guard, also recalls encountering a passenger wielding a cane. What made this person stand out was a halo above their head. Pratheet called out to the man, but he disappeared.
Mr. Punnupong, who once managed over 1,000 airport staff, believes in supernatural phenomena. “I've seen many ghosts,” Punnupong asserts. He recounts a near accident while driving at the airport, where a woman in traditional Thai attire suddenly appeared in front of him. However, upon closer inspection, the woman had vanished.
However, Pannupong doesn't seem afraid of Poo Ming. He regrets that the ghost left after the exorcism. Pannupong believes that if the old man were still around, he would undoubtedly join airport staff in protecting passengers against terrorists.
Thai Airways also experienced an odd incident. In a runway incident in 2013, passengers were very appreciative of a flight attendant's thorough safety instructions. When they expressed their gratitude to the stewardess, the airline determined that no staff was in traditional attire while conducting safety instructions. The identity of that stewardess remains a mystery to this day.
Former Director of Thailand Airport Management, Chotisak Asapaviriya, revealed organizing a prayer session to appease lingering spirits at the airport. Eight shrines were built around the airport to prevent malevolent spirits from causing disturbances and aircraft accidents.
Additional Information:
Suvarnabhumi Airport was brought into operation as a replacement for Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. It is situated in Racha Thewa, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, 25 km away from the city center.
Suvarnabhumi ranks 18th in the list of the busiest airports globally. After several delays, the airport had its first flight on September 15, 2006, and officially commenced operations on September 28, 2006.
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourNovember 1, 2018
