Unless you've been living under a rock (or just back from a meditation retreat), you can't really avoid news or posts regarding khon song jao (mediums) on your news feed. These people claim to be able to channel Hindu deities, past Thai kings (uh-oh, 112), characters from classic Thai literature and Doraemon.
As the saying goes, "If you don't believe in something, don't disrespect it", not only do I not disrespect it but also I would like to endorse it with my suggestion of sacred figures Thai mediums should include in their channelling repertoire.
Doctor Strange
Why: Why not? First of all, his costume and accessories already command awe and admiration. So performance-wise, his mediums will be super believable. With few circlings of his hand with a Sling Ring on, he can bend reality and create a portal to get to a desired destination. Very handy when you think of Bangkok traffic. With the Eye of Agamotto, he can control time so we can forward to when the general election takes place. The Cloak of Levitation, besides looking so dapper, gives its wearer the ability of flight. Think about merch opportunities. Before he becomes Sorcerer Supreme, he has medical knowledge too. A well-rounded figure of science and saiyasart.
Preferred offerings: Supercars (preferably crash-proof), magical artefacts and books containing ancient spells.
Aphrodite
Why: Her abilities lie in her job title as the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. Man, she covers at least two of the most important things people seek help from a medium. If you want help conceiving a baby, go to her. If you want to make sure your plastic surgery go smoothly, seek her support. Want to know if you're in a hopeless friend zone, ask her.
Preferred offerings: Things of sensual pleasures. Perfume, roses, myrtle, honey and wine.
Leprechaun
Why: To ensure a better chance of winning the lottery every month, you'll need help from this Irish mythical bearded little man. His support will come in handy in many situations from passing an exam, securing that promotion, getting the job you applied for and so on.
Preferred offerings: Guinness and gold coins (real ones, not chocolate ones).
Thoth
Why: Who can you turn to when they need something to clear a writer's block? In comes, Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing and knowledge. It ain't that easy to write something funny and relevant every week, people.
Preferred offerings: E-readers and audio books.
P.S. Seriously though, some people can be so gullible. There, I said it. Sometimes you just have to call it for what it is.
