In Thailand, it’s common to believe in paranormal spirits. To appease these, skip the somber incantations or spells—these ghosts prefer snacks.

If you walk the streets of Bangkok for a day, you’ll notice dozens of opened, unconsumed strawberry Red Fanta bottles in conspicuous locations. The assortment of snacks are situated before a glittery and golden “enchanted dollhouse”, perched on a chest-high pedestal. This is a “spirit house.” Every home in Thailand, shack and mansion alike, is accompanied by a little spirit house. Locals in a marketplace also present their offerings and prayers every morning before their shop opens, hoping that it’ll bring them wealth and good luck.

 

But they often get a bad rep—they’re feared, mysterious and unknown. In this short story board panel, I wanted to shed light on an alternative: what if the spirit is really a cute, stubby little character who’s just had a bit too much soda?