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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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Monks & masters

The monks and lay masters whose names amulets carry.

Luang Phor Thuad: Legend, History and the 2497 Amulets

Luang Phor Thuad is a legendary monk of Wat Phako and Wat Chang Hai; this entry separates legend from record and covers the 2497 and 2505 amulets.

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Somdej Toh: Biography of Somdet Phra Phutthachan of Wat Rakang

Somdej Toh (1788-1872) was the abbot of Wat Rakang in Bangkok; this biography separates documented facts about his life from legend.

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Luang Phor Pae of Wat Phikul Thong: Life, Temple, and Amulets

Biography of Luang Phor Pae Khemangkaro of Wat Phikul Thong, Sing Buri, covering his life, the giant blessing Buddha statue, and his major amulets.

Fact-checked · 15 sources · 13 min read

Kruba Srivichai: Life, Doi Suthep Road, and Lanna Legacy

Kruba Srivichai (1878-1939) was a revered Lanna monk who led volunteers to build the 1935 Doi Suthep road and restored over 100 northern temples.

Fact-checked · 16 sources · 12 min read

Luang Pu Tim of Wat Lahanrai: Life, Lineage, and Amulets

Luang Pu Tim Issariko (1879-1975) was the longtime abbot of Wat Lahanrai in Rayong and creator of the Phong Prai Kuman and Chinabanchorn amulets.

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Luang Phor Koon: Wat Ban Rai Monk, Life and 2536 Amulets

Luang Phor Koon (1923–2015) was the squatting abbot of Wat Ban Rai in Korat; this entry covers his life, donations, death and the 2536 BE amulets.

Fact-checked · 19 sources · 13 min read