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

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Published: 2026-03-03T22:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 850

## Resource

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.

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