He remained to accept his fate, but fearing more punishment, his wife fled their home. When the King was informed of this story, rather than being angry, he was very glad. So he gave rewards to the flower official in return for his merit and the official lived happily.
The Tak Bat Dokmai floral offering merit-making ritual takes place on the first waning moon day of the eighth lunar month each year. It falls on July 30, 2007 this year. On the morning of the day, local people present offerings and engage in merit-making activities at Wat Phra Buddha Bat in Phra Buddha Bat district.