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![The chronicles of Zheng He’s voyages as recounted by Ma Huan frequently mention the Thai devotion to Buddha, as well as the l...](http://d3e1m60ptf1oym.cloudfront.net/27ffaf74-8ca1-43ec-b3bd-521be941db70/072_pg_163_xgaplus.jpg)
![Here Zheng He, known in Thailand as San Bao, is worshipped as a god of prosperity. Monks at the temple Phanan Choeng dedicate...](http://d3e1m60ptf1oym.cloudfront.net/09eaa3ee-1cdb-4463-b69c-1d4080710750/071_pg_222-223_xgaplus.jpg)
Here Zheng He, known in Thailand as San Bao, is worshipped as a god of prosperity. Monks at the temple Phanan Choeng dedicate their prayers to San Bao. Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Author: Michael Yamashita
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