First of all, these Soomdej are not OLD but rather, they
were using all those old molds from Wat Rakhang/Rakang which had produced the famous
series of Soomdej amulets and you can quote them as a modern replica. I was told
they were released to coincide with the Thai King birthday, a project headed by Chao
Khun Thian, current chief Abbot of Wat Rakhang which took 3 years to prepare
(From 2546~2549 B.E.). Don't worry about the "NEWLY MADE" status, they
are actually very good, original pieces from the old sacred temple of Wat Rakhang,
Bangkok Thailand. Well, you can examine the quality and details by CLICK to VIEW ENLARGED
photos to examine yourselves. Good news is, currently, the entry price for a set
is not too expensive for such a quality collectible set and each breakdown cost is
only approx. RM25-00** a piece (the amulet traders will kill me for this....). But
I assume these images will appreciate in value over time very quickly. So, please
don't use this as a basis to argue with Amulet Trader a few years from now. Well,
remember back in those days, A Roon 1 Series of Wat Paknam was only retailed by temple at 10 Thai Baht as a form of donation.
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You can either treat it as a collectible to appreciate
the antique craftsmanship how those molds used for this
set had produced all those famous Soomdej images over the years and/or split the
units for friends, associates or family members as personal gifts. The above showcased
Pims are lining up from left to right, each cased units in different velvet fabric
to differentiate the versions and the case came with a sticker labeled the variation
from 1 -10.
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The pim name from left to right starting from 1st row is :
Pim 1 - Pim Yai Yod Niyom Yon Yuk 100 years
Pim 2 - Pim Phra Pathan Bohran Yon Yok
Pim 3 - Pim Yai Yod Niyom Yon Yuk 108 years
Pim 4 - Pim Yai Ket Talusoom Yon Yuk 150 years
Pim 5 - Pim Song Chedi Yon Yuk 150 years
Pim 6 - Pim Tarnsam Yon Yuk 150 years
Pim 7 - Pim Yai Ket Talusoom Yon Yuk 150 years
Pim 8 - Pim Niyom Yon Yuk 150 years
Pim 9 - Pim Yai Yod Niyom Sake 9 Krang (9 times)
Pim 10 - Pim Song Chedi Yon Yuk Saoha
Translation of the thai write-up :
" .. The Phra Somdej Pim Yod Niyom Yon Yuk 150 years, 108 years & 100
years surface has crackline like elephant tusk. This batch of Phra Somdej is
made from Somdej Buddacharn Toh old powder and included 5 special powder of Wat Rakhang
(Phong Buddhakhun, Phong Pattamarng, Phong Trinisinghe, Phong Maharaj & Phong
Ittijay). The Phra Somdej was Mass Chanting from 2546 to 2549 and many famous monk
was involved in the Mass Chanting over the 3 years period. This Phra Somdej can bring
the wearer success in business, protection from danger or harm and help you in better
relationship. You can contact Phra Archarn Suchart Asokho at Somnak Thamphramahachanok.
Rental price for 1 set of 10 pieces is Baht 2,000. This batch of Somdej was made
to raise fund to buils a 9 storey Chedi at Somnak Thamphramahachanok. Contact
Tel: 08-78201881, 081-5904139.." *
Leo, that the best I can do to for you and the translation is done by my friend in
Thailand. Regards, Richard Wong
* In Malaysia, you may try Ho Fook Sang, Ipoh.
Who has very good contact with people from Wat Rakhang and actually he was the one
who introduced me to this lovely collectible set (I have got three sets from him
as gifts for my friends) **Possibly you may have to compensate for shipping cost from
Thailand. I have nothing to do with this and neither want to be associated with commercial
transactions, so please don't ask me. Credit: Richard Wong who has helped to translate the advertisement
from the Thai Newspaper clips.
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