Thailand: Woman believed dead awakens in coffin

France 24Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:59:09 PM
Thailand: Woman believed dead awakens in coffin
  • A 65-year-old Thai woman, believed dead for two days, surprised her family and temple staff when she was seen moving in her coffin just before her scheduled cremation at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple in Nonthaburi. The incident, which involved faint knocking sounds, quickly gained attention on social media as a miraculous event.
  • This unexpected awakening not only brought relief to her family but also sparked widespread interest and discussions about the accuracy of death declarations and the practices surrounding funerals in Thailand, a country where such beliefs are deeply rooted in culture.
  • The incident highlights broader themes of life and death perceptions, as well as the importance of cultural practices in Thailand. It raises questions about medical assessments of death and the potential for misdiagnosis, prompting a reevaluation of how such situations are handled in both medical and cultural contexts.
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