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Ganesha is known to have a special place in Thailand and this is not a new piece of information, it is, rather, a stated fact. Locally, he is called Phra Phikanet or Phra Phikanesuan, the elephant-headed deity is widely associated with fortune, success, wisdom and the removal of obstacles. His worship in Thailand also reflects centuries of cultural exchange between India and Southeast Asia. This is in addition to the country’s predominantly Buddhist traditions. So, a Ganesha shrine sighting is a common one in Bangkok, including the prominent shrine, right beside CentralWorld. Other traditional offerings can include sweets, garlands, and flowers, showing that boba is best understood as a newer, local addition rather than a replacement for every established offering.