Phra Phong Wat Paknam (พระผงวัดปากน้ำ), first batch, by Luang Pho Sot (หลวงพ่อสด จนฺทสโร) of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok: sacred powder (เนื้อผง), dated by the supplier to B.E. 2493 (1950). Made under Luang Pho Sot himself, the Wat Paknam powder amulets are among the best-known wealth and business amulets in Thailand, and the first batch is the one collectors value most. This piece shows the Buddha seated beneath a pointed arch with clear radiating lines on either side; the powder carries a natural orange-brown skin, the back is plain, and the sides show the layered texture of old powder. Judged genuine (แท้) with no repairs by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 00591. The photo shows the yellow authentication receipt; the formal certificate is included. 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 Sot Phra Phong Wat Paknam first batch (พระผงวัดปากน้ำ รุ่น 1)?
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ) stands in Phasi Charoen on the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The Phra Phong Wat Paknam are the sacred-powder amulets made while Luang Pho Sot was abbot there; the temple later issued several further batches.
The association's receipt records the piece as "ปากน้ำ ร.1", meaning Wat Paknam first batch. According to the supplier, the first batch was made in B.E. 2493 and the first three batches were blessed by Luang Pho Sot himself, with later batches blessed by monks of the temple.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Phong Wat Paknam (พระผงวัดปากน้ำ)
- Batch: first batch (รุ่น 1), as recorded by the association
- Material: sacred powder (เนื้อผง / Nuea Phong)
- Temple: Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ), Bangkok
- Master: Luang Pho Sot Chandasaro (หลวงพ่อสด จนฺทสโร), B.E. 2427–2502 (1884–1959)
- Year: B.E. 2493 (1950), as stated by the supplier
- Certification: judged genuine (แท้) by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association with the "มีซ่อม" (repaired) box left blank, No. 00591, barcode GJ10-65DE4, dated 6 October B.E. 2569 (2026); the photo shows the yellow receipt and the formal certificate is included
- Condition: uncased, kept in the association's authentication box
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Pho Sot?
Luang Pho Sot Chandasaro (หลวงพ่อสด จนฺทสโร, B.E. 2427–2502) was abbot of Wat Paknam and one of the most influential meditation teachers of modern Thailand, known for the Vijja Dhammakaya (วิชชาธรรมกาย) method. Under him the temple's monastic and meditation community grew greatly, and the Wat Paknam powder amulets spread across the country; they remain some of the best-known sacred-powder amulets among Thai collectors.
Blessings
- Business and career: Wat Paknam amulets have long been worn to support trade and work
- Wealth: steady earned income and keeping hold of it
- Popularity and customers: goodwill in personal and business dealings
- Safety: protection from danger and safe travel
Many stories circulate of wearers coming through danger unharmed. These are traditional accounts and do not mean any wearer will have the same experience.
Note: an amulet is a support for practice and intention, not a guarantee of any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is recommended.
Appearance and details
A rectangular tablet. The front is pressed with a pointed arch, the Buddha seated in meditation within it and a set of horizontal radiating lines on each side. The powder has an orange-brown skin flecked with white powder spots and small dark grains, with paler powder showing near the base. The back is flat and plain with an even skin. Both sides show layered powder, fine cracks and natural signs of age. It is currently uncased and kept in the association's authentication box.
FAQ
Q: What is the yellow card in the photos, and which card do 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 of the following week. This piece's receipt is No. 00591, barcode GJ10-65DE4, recorded as "ปากน้ำ ร.1" (Wat Paknam first batch), marked "แท้" (genuine), with the "มีซ่อม" (repaired) box left blank, dated 6 October B.E. 2569 (2026). The buyer receives the association's formal certificate.
Q: How do the first and later batches differ?
A: According to the supplier, batches one to three were blessed by Luang Pho Sot himself and later batches by monks of the temple. The first batch is the one collectors value most and the most expensive.
Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes, ideally after fitting a waterproof case. Powder dislikes long soaking, so take it off for bathing or swimming.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Business owners and entrepreneurs, anyone seeking a steady career and good relations with people, and collectors of Luang Pho Sot and old Bangkok sacred-powder amulets.
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 amulet (uncased) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. 00591)
- Price: ฿90,000
- 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)
