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2005 Thai Predictions

Posted by Stuart at 01:53 PM on January 11, 2005

Astrologer's New Year's predictions are treated as tabloid fodder in the US, but here in SE Asia they are taken a little bit more seriously. The former King of Cambodia made headlines earlier this month when he said that one of his astrologers predicted the tsunami and since the King did a super-secret ritual, Cambodia was spared.

Astrologers are popular in Bangkok as well. One of the main Thai-language newspapers in Bangkok appears to have an astrologer on staff, and better yet, they are claiming that he also "predicted" the tsunami a year ago.

His predictions for this year are out. But before you rush over to read them I have to tell you that if you believe that he is accurate, this list will be a very depressing read for you.

So, without further ado, I present The Nation's Fasten Your Seatbelts, Please. (A very appropriate title, I must add.)

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Comments
Posted by: Beth on January 12, 2005 1:29 AM

That's not any good .......

Posted by: Torben on January 12, 2005 4:06 AM

Thanks for the link - that was a most interesting article. Scary really. Are all his prediction this negative?

Posted by: Paul on January 12, 2005 10:32 PM

the guy mentioned practically every calamity except the plague of locusts. i may have to paint lamb's blood on our door...

Posted by: Joe on January 13, 2005 2:57 AM

Why is Singha-kom not mentioned?

Posted by: Mom on January 13, 2005 1:28 PM

What were all of his predictions for 2004, and what percentage of the predictions came true? Were they all negative, also?

Posted by: Carl on January 14, 2005 6:55 AM

Should I delete your URL Bookmark?

Posted by: Stuart on January 14, 2005 10:50 AM

Yeah, hard to believe, huh? I'll keep the list and we can have fun looking over it next January!

Posted by: Buzz on January 17, 2005 11:12 PM

One of my co-workers has a "magic eight ball" Yoda, where you ask a question and squeeze his left hand.

Among the answers is "Squeeze my hand too hard, you have."

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