How to Pass an Exam

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How to Pass an Exam

Post by parrot » February 4, 2018, 10:29 am

Andrew Biggs provides some insight into the rituals performed by many Thai students
https://m.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/soc ... de-and-joy

We know a girl who was sweating her finals at Rajhapat........offered some incense and flowers to Prince Prajak at the statue circle and promised to repay him with a 1000 laps running around the circle if she passed. She passed.......and she ran.



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Re: How to Pass an Exam

Post by mac1966 » February 4, 2018, 11:53 am

I always see students running around that statue. Is it a merit making exercise then...


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Re: How to Pass an Exam

Post by christian_2013 » February 4, 2018, 1:03 pm

mac1966 wrote:
February 4, 2018, 11:53 am
I always see students running around that statue. Is it a merit making exercise then...


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mac1966 you are 100% correct yes it is a merit making exercise.

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Re: How to Pass an Exam

Post by mac1966 » February 4, 2018, 6:46 pm

Thanks


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