Luang Pho Sakorn Phra Khun Paen from Wat Nong Krub, Rayong, in sacred powder (เนื้อผง), listed by the supplier as the second batch of B.E. 2538 (1995) made with Phrai Kuman powder. Khun Paen amulets are worn above all for charm, popularity and attraction, and Rayong is one of the great Khun Paen schools. According to the supplier, the powder for this batch came from old material prepared in the lifetime of Luang Pho Tim, Luang Pho Sakorn's teacher, so it is rich in sacred powder yet priced well below the first batch. The Buddha sits beneath an arch on the front; the back is clearly inscribed "หลวงพ่อสาคร" and "วัดหนองกรับ" around a five-pointed yantra, and the off-white powder is clean. Judged genuine by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 06995; the formal certificate is included. Fitted in a clear waterproof case. One piece only; it is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Luang Pho Sakorn Khun Paen second batch (Phra Khun Paen Luang Pho Sakorn)?
Phra Khun Paen (พระขุนแผน) is named after Khun Paen, the handsome, brave and much-loved general of Thai folk legend, which is why Khun Paen amulets are worn above all for charm, popularity and attraction. Luang Pho Sakorn Manunyo (หลวงพ่อสาคร มนุญโญ) of Wat Nong Krub (วัดหนองกรับ), Rayong, is best known for his Khun Paen amulets.
The supplier lists this piece as the second batch of B.E. 2538, made with Phrai Kuman powder (ผงพรายกุมาร). According to the supplier, Luang Pho Sakorn never prepared Phrai Kuman powder himself; this batch used old powder prepared in the lifetime of his teacher Luang Pho Tim (หลวงพ่อทิม), which Luang Pho Sakorn then blessed, so it is rich in sacred powder but priced below the first batch. The certificate names it only as "ขุนแผน ลพ.สาคร" (Luang Pho Sakorn Khun Paen); the batch and year are as stated by the supplier.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Khun Paen (พระขุนแผน)
- Batch: second batch (as listed by the supplier)
- Material: sacred powder (เนื้อผง / Nuea Phong), listed by the supplier as Phrai Kuman powder (ผงพรายกุมาร)
- Temple: Wat Nong Krub (วัดหนองกรับ), Rayong Province
- Master: Luang Pho Sakorn Manunyo (หลวงพ่อสาคร มนุญโญ)
- Year: B.E. 2538 (1995, as listed by the supplier)
- Certification: judged genuine (แท้) by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 06995, barcode GJ09-25E61, dated 22 September B.E. 2569 (2026); the formal certificate is included
- Case: clear waterproof case
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who is Luang Pho Sakorn?
Luang Pho Sakorn of Wat Nong Krub in Rayong is closely connected with Luang Pho Tim (หลวงพ่อทิม) of nearby Wat Lahan Rai, and carries on his Khun Paen tradition. Rayong Khun Paen amulets are known for their sacred powder formulas, and prices for Luang Pho Sakorn's Khun Paen have risen sharply among Thai collectors in recent years, especially for the early batches.
Blessings
- Charm and popularity: the hallmark of Khun Paen amulets, for social ease and attraction
- Business: customers, sales and persuasive speech
- Career and helpful people: favour from superiors and support from mentors
- Safety: protection from harm
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
The plaque has the roof-shaped outline typical of Khun Paen amulets. On the front the Buddha sits cross-legged on a lotus base beneath an arch of script, framed by pillars. The back carries "หลวงพ่อสาคร" at the top, a five-pointed yantra with Thai sacred syllables at the centre, and a line of date and "วัดหนองกรับ" below. The powder is off-white and fine-grained, with clear lettering and yantra lines. It is fitted in a clear waterproof case without a metal frame.
FAQ
Q: What is the yellow card in the photos, and which card will I receive?
A: The yellow card is the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association's authentication receipt, issued on the spot once a piece is judged genuine; the formal certificate is collected on the Thursday a week later. This receipt is No. 06995, names the piece "ขุนแผน ลพ.สาคร" (Luang Pho Sakorn Khun Paen), has "แท้" (genuine) ticked and "มีซ่อม" (repaired) unticked, and is dated 22 September B.E. 2569 (2026). You receive the formal certificate with the amulet.
Q: How does the second batch compare with the first?
A: The first batch is the most sought-after and most expensive of Luang Pho Sakorn's Khun Paen. According to the supplier, the second batch uses the same old powder left by Luang Pho Tim and is rich in sacred powder, but costs far less, which makes it a good way into his early Khun Paen.
Q: There is no takrut in the back. Is that normal?
A: Yes. Some Luang Pho Sakorn Khun Paen have takrut set into the back and some do not; this one carries a five-pointed yantra and the temple name, as the photos show.
Q: Can I wear a powder amulet every day?
A: Yes, it is in a waterproof case. Powder still dislikes long soaking, so take it off for bathing or swimming.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: the Khun Paen in its clear waterproof case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. 06995)
- Price: ฿14,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-29 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
