The hanging doll or stuffed animal is an offering to the spirits of those that died in a traffic accident.
It is hoped that the spirit will play with the toy and leave the car’s driver alone. This superstition is thought to have originated in Korea.
Since Thai people believe that ghost hang around near the location of their death. They also believe that the ghost are waiting to be reborn and may provoke an accident by tricking a driver, especially at night.
In light of such superstitious beliefs, it makes sense that some Thais would readily adopt a practice that seeks to placate these devious spirits.
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