Chuck is a good friend of mine residing in Arizona. Lately he was a little down in self confidence. He read about this site & asked for spiritual assistance, I mailed him this piece. Not exactly an aged oldie, but a beautiful image from Wat Rakang. Hope all will be well from here onwards. Front View | Rear View		Page 7 is now opened for suggestion/contributions. IF anyone wishes to participate in this local showcase, please mail Raymond Goh your images for "pre-qualification". Errr ... not exactly the term I like to use here but I think you do agree, some form of control to prevent over flooding of duplications is necessary But, I always encourage this form of sharing.
A personal gift for a friend in US.

Soomdej Bangkhunprom from an a senior Colonel in Chiangmai	Soomdej Keschaiyo. One of the Six images given by the acting Chief Abbot (Chao-A-Wat) of Wat Keschaiyo, Anthong, Phra Kho Pi San Chai Mong Khun during a recent visit to Bangkok (2005). | Guide to authenticate |		A recent acquired image at "bargain" price of RM 60-00 from a mak-salleh antique trader ...the seller asked if this "rotten" condition is okay? I said I won't mind..hehe.. Front | Rear Soomdej Pro-Pong-Jed-Chan, Wat Yai Chai Na Wee

A Soomdej image owned by Thomas Uhr, Singapore.	Datin Pratinya's Soomdej Image		Three images which made up an episode ...

A few weeks back, I brought a few China oil & gas business friends in to Penang. Visited the Wat Buppharam (met Stan Thong for the first time). The journey has amazed all of them (especially tried out the Lifting Buddha). As they knew I have given a very high quality Supanpuri Khun Paen to my primary Partner there; all of them were asking for amulets during this trip... I distributed all my LP Ngern , Nang Phrya, Soomkor and some LP Thuad to each of them and their family members. LATER, an "itchy -mouth" friend told them they should get a Soomdej for business..dead. Each of them left me with USD50-00.. and that is the budget I had. Fortunately, a guide that leads to to this pretty lady in Bangkok, landed me with some solution. Don't asked me how much I paid, all I can say is, bolih lah...

Soomdej WRK (Wat Rakang)		Soomdej	Soomdej, Wat Keschaiyo	Soomdej	Soomdet, Wat Keschaiyo

				Uncle Wichien shown me two Soomdej images bought for a friend of his. Took the image in the office at 9 p.m. under flurescent light, not very wel captured on the details. Sorry.
Soomdej BKPhrom Front/Rear		Soomdej WRK Front View	Soomdej WRK Rear View

A new series of the late Guru, LP NAK of Wat Rakhang images sourced for a group of China friends as personal gifts (2495 with takrut, except for the third image). Here is a view on the Takrut and another view of the three images. LP Nak's Soomdej usually has a more rectangular shape, it is longer than standard version of Soomdej by Acharn Toh. The image has variation too. Older images may not have the Buddhist script behind but these were told by WRK staffs that it was made in 2495. The LP Nak image in smaller size shown below (far left) was 10 years earlier in 2485. Far right, Soomdet WRK. Sometimes, getting amulets for friends can be very pressurized as you have to ensure what you gave maintains a certain "standard" as well as they falls within an affordable price categories. I am broke now, hehe ...

LP NAK, Wat Rakang 2485	Wat Intharavihan a gift from the chief abbot during recent visit		Wat Keschaiyo	Soomdet Bangkhunprom, Wat In	JIMMY Wong Rear View Soomdej BKP Phra Krut

Soomdej / Soomdej images possession of Frederick Lim, Sarawak.			Soomdet Ren Keow, given to friend Mr Wan Yip.

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Credit: To all the good people who have contributed their own experience, resources or those who are kind enough in granting us the permission to use their images that appeared on this site. Mr. Wichian Phetratanamunee® (+6-012-2612207 (Malaysia);+66(0)74-421248 Thailand), my master and mentor all these years. My friend, Mr. Ho Fook Sang® from Ipoh, Perak (+06-0125388633, +605-5415433) who has been helping me all this long with wonderful source of information on Thai Buddha Imageries; my partner, Mr. Paul Lim, who shares the same passion together with me. Uncle Lim®, from TONG SOON Trading, Pudu Plaza (+06-012-9128391) who has given me some guidance relating to the background of some of the Thai amulets and lastly, Miss MaeV who helped me edit and patching some mistakes found on some of the pages in this site. Mr. Alan Tan "Arohka®" who contributes some of his excellent articles fro this site, Mr. Weerapong Srivichai®, (+6609999974) from Chiangmai News Co. Ltd. who has inspired me with so many new findings on Thai Amulets; Mr. "Ben", Col. Samay, Mdm Wannee, Mr. Adisak® & many others (such as Stan Thong (StanSLThong@yahoo.com), Raymond Goh(rockraymond168@yahoo.com), Tony EH (tony_itf@yahoo.com)etc... who share so much passion towards construction of this website and not to mention all the time and effort spent by volunteered Co-Maintainers of the Message Board. Note: Certain content and images appeared on this site were taken by using a Canon PowerShot Pro-1, G2 and Sony digital cameras. Some materials appeared on this site were scanned from some leaflets, brochures or publications published in Thai and/or contribution from surfers who claimed originality of their work for educational purposes. The creator of the site will not be responsible for any discrepancies that may arise from such dispute except rectifying them after verification. Site made with an Apple IMac.