Luang Phor Khun B.E. 2537 "Chana Man" (Victory over Mara) seated-on-pedestal portrait medal (เหรียญนั่งพานหลวงพ่อคูณ รุ่นชนะมาร) in red copper from Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima, known to Chinese-speaking collectors as the "riding the pig" portrait. Thais call Luang Phor Khun the "living god of wealth". He sits on a lotus pedestal with ritual weapons radiating behind him and a pig cast on each side of the base; the back reads "อุดมโชค อุดมทรัพย์ อุดมลาภ", abundant luck, wealth and gain. The red copper keeps its original lustre and the lettering is sharp, with almost no wear after thirty-two years. Comes with a Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate, No. CO06992, with QR code. 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 Khun B.E. 2537 Chana Man seated portrait medal (เหรียญนั่งพานหลวงพ่อคูณ รุ่นชนะมาร)?
Luang Phor Khun Parisuttho (หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทฺโธ) of Wat Ban Rai (วัดบ้านไร่), Nakhon Ratchasima, is revered in Thailand as the "living god of wealth". "เหรียญนั่งพาน" (Rian Nang Phan) is a medal showing the master seated on a pedestal, one of his classic formats, and "รุ่นชนะมาร" (Run Chana Man) means the "Victory over Mara" batch.
On this medal a pig is cast on each side of the lotus base, which is why Chinese-speaking collectors call it the "riding the pig" portrait. The batch was made in several metals; this one is red copper (เนื้อทองแดง).
Key facts
- Type: seated-on-pedestal portrait medal (เหรียญนั่งพาน / Rian Nang Phan)
- Batch: Victory over Mara (รุ่นชนะมาร / Run Chana Man), known as the "riding the pig" portrait
- Material: red copper (เนื้อทองแดง / Nuea Thong Daeng), as stated on the certificate
- Temple: Wat Ban Rai (วัดบ้านไร่), Nakhon Ratchasima Province
- Master: Luang Phor Khun Parisuttho (หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทฺโธ)
- Year: B.E. 2537 (1994)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. CO06992, barcode GJ09-6049A, issued 22 September B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Phor Khun?
Luang Phor Khun was born in Nakhon Ratchasima in B.E. 2466 (1923) and passed away in B.E. 2558 (2015). From a farming family, he spent his monastic life at Wat Ban Rai and became famous for blessing devotees while squatting and tapping their heads, and for giving the offerings he received to hospitals and schools. He has a large following in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and beyond. The mid-1990s were the height of his fame, and his seated portrait medals from this period remain sought after.
Blessings
- Wealth: Luang Phor Khun's best-known blessing, for income and business
- Protection: safe travels and protection from danger
- Career: steady progress and freedom from disputes
- Safety: for the wearer and family
Note: amulets support practice and intention; they do not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally recommended.
Craftsmanship
The medal has the arched outline typical of his pedestal medals, with a naga-shaped loop at the top and a band of naga scales around the edge. On the front, Luang Phor Khun sits cross-legged on a lotus pedestal with ritual weapons radiating from the halo behind him; around the halo run his ecclesiastical title and "หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทฺโธ". A pig is cast on each side below the lotus, with a Thai inscription along the bottom. The back is inscribed "อุดมโชค อุดมทรัพย์ อุดมลาภ" and "วัดบ้านไร่ นครราชสีมา" above a stupa-shaped seal, an eight-segment yantra and a ring of Pali text, with the year "๓๗" at the bottom. The copper keeps its original lustre with natural toning in places.
FAQ
Q: Why is it called the "riding the pig" portrait?
A: A pig is cast on each side of the lotus base, so Chinese-speaking collectors call it that. The certificate's formal name is "เหรียญนั่งพานหลวงพ่อคูณ รุ่นชนะมาร เนื้อทองแดง พ.ศ. 2537".
Q: What does the Thai on the back mean?
A: "อุดมโชค อุดมทรัพย์ อุดมลาภ" means abundant luck, abundant wealth, abundant gain, a blessing often found on Luang Phor Khun's wealth medals.
Q: Can I wear a copper medal every day?
A: Yes. Copper darkens slowly with wear, which is natural. A waterproof case is recommended, and keep it away from chemicals.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Business owners, people seeking career growth, frequent travellers, and collectors of Luang Phor Khun portrait medals.
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 medal (uncased) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. CO06992)
- Price: ฿18,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-30 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
