Luang Phor Khun B.E. 2535 (1992) "Thet Thong" (เททอง) solid-silver miniature statuette from Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima. A "roop lor" (รูปหล่อ) is a cast, free-standing image of the master small enough to wear in a case; "thet thong" is the Thai ceremony of pouring metal for a large temple Buddha image, and this batch was made to mark Wat Ban Rai's casting ceremony. The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate records the material as silver (เนื้อเงิน). The master sits cross-legged holding an alms bowl, with gold toning across the lap and "หลวงพ่อคูณ" on the base; the robe folds on the back are crisp. It is mounted in a silver-tone case set with clear stones (stated by the supplier as solid silver with white-gold plating), with a bail. Formal certificate No. R01430 with a 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. 2535 silver statuette (Roop Lor Luang Phor Khun Run Thet Thong Nuea Ngoen)?
Luang Phor Khun Parisuttho (หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทฺโธ) of Wat Ban Rai (วัดบ้านไร่), Nakhon Ratchasima, is known across Thailand as the "living god of wealth". A roop lor (รูปหล่อ) is a cast, three-dimensional image of the master, as opposed to a flat struck coin (เหรียญ); small ones like this can be worn in a case.
Thet thong (เททอง) literally means "pouring the metal" and names the ceremony in which a temple casts a large Buddha image. Temples often make a batch of commemorative pieces for devotees at the same time. According to the supplier, this batch commemorates a major casting ceremony at Wat Ban Rai, and silver is one of the higher grades in the batch.
Key facts
- Type: miniature portrait statuette (รูปหล่อ / Roop Lor)
- Batch: Thet Thong (เททอง), casting-ceremony commemorative
- Material: solid silver (เนื้อเงิน, as recorded on the association certificate)
- Temple: Wat Ban Rai (วัดบ้านไร่), Nakhon Ratchasima Province
- Master: Luang Phor Khun Parisuttho (หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทฺโธ)
- Year: B.E. 2535 (1992)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. R01430, barcode GJ08-1BC5E, issued 4 August B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: silver-tone case set with clear stones (stated by the supplier as solid silver with white-gold plating)
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Phor Khun?
Luang Phor Khun was born in B.E. 2466 (1923) and passed away in B.E. 2558 (2015), spending his monastic life at Wat Ban Rai. Born into a farming family, he was known for blessing devotees while squatting and tapping them on the head, and for giving the donations he received to schools, hospitals and public causes. He has a large following in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and beyond, and his amulets are prized for wealth and protection from danger. According to the supplier, the B.E. 2530s were his busiest years of ceremonies.
Blessings
- Wealth: Luang Phor Khun's best-known blessing, for earned income and business
- Protection: safe travel and protection from danger
- Goodwill: smoother dealings with people and helpful contacts
- Safety: for oneself and one's household
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
A cast seated figure of Luang Phor Khun, cross-legged and holding an alms bowl before him. The face, the diagonal fall of the robe and the waist sash are crisply cast, with gold toning across the lap and bowl. The front of the base reads "หลวงพ่อคูณ"; the back shows the robe folds and Thai lettering on the base. The figure sits in a pointed-arch clear case framed with a row of clear stones and a lotus-petal base, topped by an opening bail; the metal sides show light marks from handling.
FAQ
Q: How do I know it is solid silver and from this batch?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อคูณ รุ่นเททอง เนื้อเงิน พ.ศ. 2535": Luang Phor Khun statuette, Thet Thong batch, silver, B.E. 2535, from วัดบ้านไร่, Nakhon Ratchasima, No. R01430, with a QR code. The case material (silver with white-gold plating) is the supplier's description and is not recorded by the association.
Q: How is a statuette different from a flat amulet?
A: A statuette is cast in the round, with detail on every side, and Thai collectors regard it as the form closest to the master's likeness. Flat amulets are struck as plaques. Small statuettes can be worn in a case or kept on a home shrine.
Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes, it is cased. Silver darkens naturally with time; do not keep polishing it with cleaners or silver cloths, as the patina is part of its proof of age.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: People in business or hoping for a turn in their career, frequent travellers, and collectors of Luang Phor Khun's earlier pieces.
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 statuette in its case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. R01430)
- 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)
