Devotees perform extreme self-mutilation at Vegetarian Festival parades in Thailand
Published date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:13:08 +0700Devotees performed extreme self-mutilation at the annual Vegetarian Festival in Thailand today.
Spirit mediums, known locally as 'ma song', marched through the streets with sharp objects piercing their faces during the bizarre Taoist event in Phuket on October 14.
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Phuket, Thailand |
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13/10/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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