Luang Phor Thuad (หลวงปู่ทวด), Thailand's best-loved figure for protection from danger, on a large-script back metal amulet (หลังหนังสือใหญ่) made at Wat Chang Hai, Pattani, in B.E. 2505 (1962), cast in brass (เนื้อทองเหลือง). On the front Luang Phor Thuad sits cross-legged on a lotus base, his facial lines and robe folds clearly defined, the brass showing its natural aged tone. The back has a single Khmer character at the top, three lines of Khmer incantation, and "หลวงพ่อทวด" and "วัดช้างให้" in large letters below. Mounted in a gold-tone case (described by the supplier as Italian gold), ready to wear. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card No. T05853 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 Thuad B.E. 2505 large-script back (Phra Luang Phor Thuad Lang Nang Sue Yai)?
Luang Phor Thuad (หลวงปู่ทวด) is a legendary Ayutthaya-era monk of southern Thailand, remembered in the story of turning seawater fresh, and the first master Thais think of for protection from danger and safe travel. The most authoritative amulets bearing his image come from Wat Chang Hai (วัดช้างให้, formally วัดราษฎร์บูรณะ) in Pattani.
In this B.E. 2505 metal batch from Wat Chang Hai, "หลังหนังสือ" means the back is cast with lettering (an incantation) rather than a yantra, and the lettering comes in two versions, large and small script. The association certificate records this piece as "หลังหนังสือใหญ่", the large-script version, in brass. According to the supplier, the batch was made under Phra Ajarn Tim (พระอาจารย์ทิม) of Wat Chang Hai.
Key facts
- Type: Luang Phor Thuad image amulet (พระหลวงพ่อทวด)
- Version: large-script back (หลังหนังสือใหญ่ / Lang Nang Sue Yai)
- Material: brass (เนื้อทองเหลือง / Nuea Thong Lueang)
- Temple: Wat Chang Hai (วัดราษฎร์บูรณะ / วัดช้างให้), Pattani Province
- Image: Luang Phor Thuad (หลวงปู่ทวด)
- Year: B.E. 2505 (1962)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. T05853, barcode GJ10-5F0B5, issued 20 October B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: gold-tone case (described by the supplier as Italian gold)
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Luang Phor Thuad and Wat Chang Hai
Luang Phor Thuad lived in the Ayutthaya period; his dates survive only in legend (said to be about 1582 to 1682), and southern Thais revere him as "หลวงปู่ทวด". He never blessed amulets of his own image himself: they were made by later masters of Wat Chang Hai. The B.E. 2497 first-batch powder amulets made the temple famous across Thailand, and this B.E. 2505 metal batch is one of the representative early metal Luang Phor Thuad issues. Many Thai drivers and frequent travellers wear his image or keep it in their cars.
Blessings
- Protection from danger: what Luang Phor Thuad is best known for, avoiding accidents and misfortune
- Safe travel: a favourite of drivers, business travellers and anyone on the road
- Personal protection: guarding against ill-wishers and trouble
- Safety at home: protection for the household and family
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 amulet is rounded at the top and flat at the base, with a solid body. On the front Luang Phor Thuad sits cross-legged with hands in the meditation mudra, his facial lines, gaze and robe folds clearly defined, above a row of lotus petals. The brass keeps its natural colour with darker aged toning and a slight metallic sheen on the high points. The back has a single Khmer character at the top, three lines of Khmer incantation, and "หลวงพ่อทวด" and "วัดช้างให้" in large, crisp letters below. It is sealed under a clear waterproof layer in a gold-tone case with a bail.
FAQ
Q: How do I know it is the B.E. 2505 batch?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "พระหลวงพ่อทวด หลังหนังสือใหญ่ เนื้อทองเหลือง พ.ศ. 2505": Luang Phor Thuad, large-script back, brass, B.E. 2505, temple "วัดราษฎร์บูรณะ (วัดช้างให้)", province "ปัตตานี", No. T05853, verifiable through the QR code.
Q: What is the difference between large and small script?
A: The lettered-back version of this batch was cast with two sizes of lettering, and collectors treat them separately. This piece is recorded on the certificate as "หลังหนังสือใหญ่", the large-script version.
Q: Does a Luang Phor Thuad amulet guarantee safe travel?
A: No. Luang Phor Thuad is Thailand's best-known image for protection and many people wear him when travelling, but an amulet is a support for your own mindfulness; please still drive carefully and follow the rules of the road.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: People who drive or travel a lot, anyone in risky work, those who want their family kept safe, and collectors of early Wat Chang Hai 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 brass Luang Phor Thuad amulet in its gold-tone case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. T05853)
- Price: ฿40,000
- 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)
