Luang Phor Daeng Phra Khun Paen Nang Kuman, made in B.E. 2503 (1960) in baked clay (เนื้อดิน). "Khun Paen Nang Kuman" (ขุนแผนนั่งกุมาร) is the Khun Paen seated above a reclining Kuman Thong: Khun Paen is worn for charm and popularity, while the Kuman beneath is associated with drawing and keeping wealth. On this piece the arch, the flame motifs and the Kuman beneath the seat are all clearly visible, and the plain back shows the natural grain and tone of more than sixty years. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card No. D00424 with a QR code. Mounted in a gold-tone case set with clear stones (described by the supplier as an Italian gold case), ready to wear. 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 Phor Daeng Khun Paen Nang Kuman (พระขุนแผนนั่งกุมาร หลวงพ่อแดง)?
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. In the legend Khun Paen is accompanied by a Kuman Thong (กุมารทอง), a guardian child spirit who brings him warnings and protects him; the "Khun Paen Nang Kuman" puts both on one amulet, with Khun Paen seated and the Kuman reclining beneath.
The association certificate names this piece "พระขุนแผนนั่งกุมารหลวงพ่อแดง เนื้อดิน พ.ศ. 2503": Luang Phor Daeng Khun Paen Nang Kuman, baked clay, B.E. 2503. According to the supplier, Luang Phor Daeng (หลวงพ่อแดง) was a senior monk of Wat Thung Khok (วัดทุ่งคอก), Suphan Buri; the temple and province lines on the card are partly hidden by the case, and the visible letters match.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Khun Paen Nang Kuman (พระขุนแผนนั่งกุมาร)
- Material: baked clay (เนื้อดิน / Nuea Din)
- Master: Luang Phor Daeng (หลวงพ่อแดง)
- Temple: Wat Thung Khok (วัดทุ่งคอก), Suphan Buri Province, according to the supplier
- Year: B.E. 2503 (1960)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. D00424, barcode GJ05-DD772, issued B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: gold-tone case set with clear stones (described by the supplier as an Italian gold case)
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Luang Phor Daeng and the Suphan Buri Khun Paen
Suphan Buri is one of the homelands of the Khun Paen amulet: the legendary Khun Paen is said to have come from Suphan, and temples there have made Khun Paen amulets for generations. According to the supplier, Luang Phor Daeng was a revered monk of Wat Thung Khok in Suphan Buri, and this Khun Paen Nang Kuman is one of his older issues, now more than sixty years old.
Blessings
- Charm and popularity (เมตตามหานิยม): the hallmark of Khun Paen amulets, for social life, work and romance
- Wealth (โชคลาภ): the Kuman beneath the seat is associated with drawing and keeping wealth
- Helpful people: support from colleagues, mentors and partners
- Safety (คงกระพัน): old clay amulets are traditionally worn for safe travel and 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 Khun Paen sits cross-legged on a square seat beneath a pointed arch flanked by flame motifs, with a Kuman Thong lying beneath the seat. The clay ranges from pale tan to reddish brown, with fine natural grain and an aged surface. The back is plain, showing the texture of the clay. It is mounted in a gold-tone case set with clear stones, with an engraved gold-tone back and a bail.
FAQ
Q: What does "Nang Kuman" mean?
A: It means "seated over the Kuman": Khun Paen sits on a seat with a Kuman Thong lying beneath. Khun Paen stands for charm, the Kuman for wealth and timely warnings, so one amulet carries both.
Q: How do I know it is the B.E. 2503 issue?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "พระขุนแผนนั่งกุมารหลวงพ่อแดง เนื้อดิน พ.ศ. 2503", No. D00424, barcode GJ05-DD772, with a QR code for online verification.
Q: Can I wear a clay amulet every day?
A: Yes, it is sealed in its case. Clay dislikes long soaking and hard knocks, so take it off for bathing or swimming.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: People in business and sales, anyone who wants to be at ease with people, those hoping for romance, and collectors of old Suphan Buri Khun Paen 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 in its gold-tone stone-set case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. D00424)
- 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)
