In Ayutthaya, at Por Kae Ngoen Lan Park, dozens of devotees sit patiently as their faces gradually disappear beneath sheets of shimmering gold leaf. Faced with

In Ayutthaya, at Por Kae Ngoen Lan Park, dozens of devotees sit patiently as their faces gradually disappear beneath sheets of shimmering gold leaf. Faced with economic hardship, many are turning to rituals of faith — hoping fortune might tip back in their favor [▻](https://video.twimg.com/amplify…