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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.

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.

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Practices & objects

Takrut, sak yant, ritual and folk objects.

Kuman Thong (กุมารทอง): Folklore, Luk Thep Dolls and the Law

Kuman thong is a Thai folk-religion child-spirit figure from Khun Chang Khun Phaen; this entry covers its history, luk thep dolls, films and press cases.

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Takrut: How Thai Amulet Scrolls Are Made, Inscribed and Worn

A takrut is a Thai amulet made from a sheet of metal or palm leaf, inscribed with yant and rolled into a tube. This entry covers its making and names.

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