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Reference articles on Thai amulets and Thai occult objects — what they are, who made them, from what, and how collectors identify them. Every statement is traced to an independent source, listed at the end of each article.

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Amulet types

Named amulets and series: where they come from and how they are identified.

Phra Pidta: Meaning, Gavampati Link, Makers and Materials

Phra Pidta is the Thai amulet of a monk covering his face with his hands; this guide covers its meaning, origins, types, materials, makers and prices.

Fact-checked · 28 sources · 14 min read

Khun Paen Amulets: History, Wat Ban Krang Moulds and Makers

Khun Paen amulets are Buddha tablets named after the hero of Khun Chang Khun Phaen; this guide covers their history, Wat Ban Krang moulds and makers.

Fact-checked · 14 sources · 14 min read

Phra Somdej Wat Rakang: History, Moulds, Material and Prices

This guide explains how Phra Somdej Wat Rakang, the powder tablet of Somdej Toh, was made, which moulds exist, and how prices and fakes are judged.

Fact-checked · 21 sources · 13 min read

Benjapakee: The Five Great Thai Amulets, History and Prices

Benjapakee is the five-piece set of Thailand's most collected amulets, grouped around 1952; this guide covers its origin, members and recorded prices.

Fact-checked · 23 sources · 13 min read

Phra Kring: Medicine Buddha Amulets, Wat Suthat and Nawaloha

A documented guide to Phra Kring cast-metal Medicine Buddha amulets, their Bhaisajyaguru origin, and the Wat Suthat nine-metal casting tradition.

Fact-checked · 17 sources · 13 min read

Phra Rod Lamphun Guide: Wat Mahawan History, Moulds & Value

Guide to Phra Rod Lamphun of Wat Mahawan: Hariphunchai origins, Queen Chamadevi and Hermit Narada, 5 moulds, 5 clay colours, and Benjapakee value.

Fact-checked · 18 sources · 12 min read

Phra Nang Phaya Guide: Phitsanulok History, 7 Moulds & Value

Guide to Phra Nang Phaya of Wat Nang Phaya, Phitsanulok: Ayutthaya royal history, 1901 discovery, 7 classic moulds, firing colours, and Benjapakee value.

Fact-checked · 17 sources · 13 min read

Rian Monk Coin Thai Guide: History, Minting and Famous Issues

A rian monk coin Thai amulet is a struck metal medallion depicting a Buddhist monk or Buddha image on the obverse and sacred yantras on the reverse.

Fact-checked · 16 sources · 14 min read

Phra Sumkor (Phra Sum Kor): Kamphaeng Phet Moulds and History

Phra Sumkor (Phra Sum Kor) is a Sukhothai-era clay tablet from Kamphaeng Phet's Thung Setthi stupas and one of Thailand's five Benjapakee amulets.

Fact-checked · 18 sources · 14 min read

Phra Phong Suphan: 1913 Discovery, Moulds and Benjapakee

Phra Phong Suphan is an ancient fired clay tablet from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Suphanburi and one of Thailand's five Benjapakee amulets.

Fact-checked · 17 sources · 13 min read