Phra Khun Paen Thep Nimit by Luang Pho Sakorn, Run Sang Ubosot (the batch issued to build the temple ordination hall), Phim Yai (large mould), sacred powder, B.E. 2554 (2011), from Wat Thep Nimit in Uthai Thani. Densely hand-inscribed yantra on the reverse with an embedded gold takrut plate, already fitted in a clear waterproof case. Certified P06549. One piece only.
1. What is a Phra Khun Paen amulet
Khun Paen takes its name from the hero of the Thai classic Khun Chang Khun Phaen, a figure remembered for being equally skilled in learning and arms and irresistibly well liked. The amulet does not depict him: it shows the Buddha seated in meditation on a lotus base beneath a bodhi arch, in the five-sided house-shaped mould, so the charm being invoked is carried by the Dhamma.
Its core purpose in Thailand is Metta Maha Niyom, mercy and popularity: personal magnetism, romantic attraction, mentor and customer favour, and the business that follows from being liked. Traditionally pressed from sacred powders including scripture powder and flower powder.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Khun Paen
- Name: Phra Khun Paen Thep Nimit
- Batch: Run Sang Ubosot, issued to fund building the ordination hall
- Mould: Phim Yai (large)
- Material: sacred powder (Nuea Phong)
- Year: B.E. 2554 (2011 CE)
- Temple: Wat Thep Nimit, Uthai Thani
- Master: Luang Pho Sakorn of Wat Thep Nimit
- Included: clear waterproof case with loop, ready to wear
- Certificate: no. P06549, card GJ08-C7C1D
- Stock: one piece only
2. What a build-the-ubosot batch means
The ubosot is the hall where ordinations and formal monastic acts take place. It is the heart of a Thai temple and by far its most expensive building. A batch issued to fund one is a merit-raising release: taking the amulet is itself a contribution to the construction.
Collectors value these batches for two reasons. The purpose and year are documented rather than vague, and because the project is the temple public face, the best available sacred materials and the most formal ceremony are usually committed to it.
3. Blessings and who it suits
- Metta Maha Niyom: personal magnetism, being heard when you speak
- Romantic attraction and relationships
- Mentor support, favour with superiors and customers
- Business, sales and negotiation
- Wealth and general safety
Suited to anyone whose work depends on people: sales, business owners, service professions, freelancers, as well as those seeking a partner, and Khun Paen collectors. Not recommended for pregnant women or children under 16.
Note: Thai amulets are objects of faith and cultural collection. Their purpose is to remind the wearer to keep precepts and act well. The blessings described here reflect Thai devotional tradition and are not a financial, medical or legal guarantee of any kind.
4. Craftsmanship
Front: the classic five-sided house mould, the Buddha in meditation on a lotus base, two columns carrying a bodhi arch ornamented with scrollwork and lotus buds. The Phim Yai mould is larger and more deeply struck than the small mould, so the face and robe lines read clearly.
Back: covered edge to edge in hand-inscribed Thai yantra, dense and fluently written, with a square gold takrut plate set into the centre, the temple name Thep Nimit at the lower right and the master name inscribed at the upper left.
The powder body is a natural cream to earth tone with visible material grain and fine pores, normal for a pressed powder amulet.
It comes already fitted in an intact clear waterproof case with a loop, ready for a chain.
5. FAQ
Q: Is it authentic, and how can I check?
A: It ships with a Thai authentication card, certificate no. P06549, card no. GJ08-C7C1D, issued 18 August B.E. 2569, naming the amulet, the temple (Wat Thep Nimit) and the province (Uthai Thani), with two signatures and a QR code you can scan yourself. Backed by our ten-times refund guarantee.
Q: Is this the same Luang Pho Sakorn as the one at Wat Nong Krub in Rayong?
A: The certificate for this piece names Wat Thep Nimit in Uthai Thani. Shared monastic names are common in Thailand. We list exactly what the certificate states and do not merge records across temples or borrow another master reputation for this piece. Please judge by the card.
Q: How does Phim Yai differ from the small mould?
A: A batch often has several moulds. The large mould is bigger and more deeply struck with more facial detail, wears with more presence and is generally more sought after; the small mould is lighter and suits close wear. This is the large mould.
Q: Is a powder amulet vulnerable to water?
A: Powder dislikes prolonged damp and sweat. This piece already has a clear waterproof case, so it is ready for daily wear. If you would prefer a metal or gold-plated case, note it at checkout and we will fit one in Bangkok before shipping.
Q: How should I wear it?
A: Usually worn alone on the chest. Keep the five precepts, give, and speak kindly. With charm amulets in particular, Thai tradition holds that the wearer own conduct is what the blessing works through.
6. About this specific piece
Photographed as received, one piece only, sold with its original certificate and fitted case. Our team is based in Bangkok, sources and verifies every amulet in Thailand, and ships worldwide.
Last updated: 2026-09-15 | Merit Messenger team, based in Bangkok
