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Thais place faith in lucky charms amid slow economic growth
This photo taken on May 8, 2024, shows a statue of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, worshipped for her association with wealth by Thais, standing at a corner in downtown Bangkok. (Kyodo) BANGKOK (Kyodo) -- Thailand has been witnessing a booming market for goods …