Thai Lucky Colors & Numbers: A Quick Visitor's Guide

Thai culture is full of everyday luck. Two things travelers notice quickly are lucky colors by birthday and a love of certain numbers.

Lucky colors by day of the week

Each day has a color, based on the Hindu deity that governs it. Many Thais wear the day's color for good fortune:

• Sunday — red
• Monday — yellow / cream
• Tuesday — pink
• Wednesday — green (day) / grey (night)
• Thursday — orange
• Friday — blue
• Saturday — purple

Check the Daily Horoscope on Mujital to see today's lucky color.

Lucky numbers

• 9 (kao) sounds like the word for "progress," so it's the most auspicious number — hence "nine-temple" merit tours.
• 8 is favored for prosperity (a Chinese influence).
• Some avoid certain combinations; beliefs vary by person.

For visitors

You don't have to follow any of this — but wearing the day's color, or planning a nine-temple day, is a fun and easy way to travel like a local. Lottery and number beliefs are for entertainment; please don't gamble irresponsibly.

Beliefs are personal — please use your own discretion.