A tattooed devotee attends the ÒWai KhruÓ ceremony at Wat Bang Phra Temple in Nakhon Pathom on March 11, 2017. Some go into a trance-like state whe

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A tattooed devotee attends the ÒWai KhruÓ ceremony at Wat Bang Phra Temple in Nakhon Pathom on March 11, 2017. Some go into a trance-like state where they are 'possessed' by the spirit of an animal which is tattooed onto their skin by monks. What Bang Phra is famous for its magically charged tattoos and amulets, which can protect its wearer against harm and even speeding bullets.

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