Episode

186. Kuman Thong – Between Belief, Rituals, and Dark Realities

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Buried
Published
Mar 3, 2026
Duration seconds
850
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Summary

This podcast episode explores the Thai belief in Kuman Thong spirit dolls said to grant wishes. A chilling case in China and the downfall of Guo Meimei reveal how these spiritual practices can lead to manipulation, illegal trade, and dangerous obsession with supernatural shortcuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.