Wat Nong Pho

วัดหนองโพ

Nakhon Sawan大宗派

About Wat Nong Pho

Wat Nong Pho (วัดหนองโพ) is located in Takhli District, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand — the home temple of the old-tradition master Luang Phor Derm Phuttasaro (หลวงพ่อเดิม พุทฺธสโร), and revered as the supreme hall of Thailand's ritual-knife (Mitmor) tradition.

Home Temple of the King of Sacred Knives

Luang Phor Derm (1861–1951), honored as the "God of Nakhon Sawan," was Thailand's most celebrated maker of ritual knives (Mitmor). The knives he consecrated are renowned for warding off evil, dispelling misfortune, and enhancing authority — classics of Thailand's fierce, protective sacred objects.

A Far-Reaching Lineage

Luang Phor Derm had many disciples and a far-reaching lineage, including later masters such as Luang Phor Jaran of Wat Amphawan. The knives and objects transmitted through Wat Nong Pho remain treasures highly sought after by Thai collectors and devotees today.

Resident Masters

Luang Phor Derm Phuttasaro

หลวงพ่อเดิม พุทฺธสโร

Sacred Knife (Mitmor), Protection, Warding Off Evil

佛历 2403 年（1861） – 佛历 2494 年（1951）

Related Reading

Luang Phor Derm and the Mitmor Sacred Knife

Luang Phor Derm of Wat Nong Pho (1861-1951), revered as the God of Nakhon Sawan, forged Thailand's most famous ritual blade: the mitmor, the "knife that conquers enemies," believed to cut through curses, spirits, and misfortune itself. His disciples included Luang Phor Kuay and Luang Phor Jarun. This guide covers his life, the knife tradition, its powers and etiquette, and collecting guidance.

The Nine Great Monks of Thailand: Amulet Lineage Masters Explained

Thai amulet collectors speak of the Nine Great Monks — the lineage founders behind nearly every major amulet tradition: Luang Phor Thuad, Ajahn Mun, Somdej Toh, Luang Pu Toh, Luang Phor Ngern, Luang Phor Derm, Luang Phor Parn, Luang Phor Sodh, and Luang Pu Suk. This guide profiles each master, his temple, and his signature amulets.

Visitor Guide

Address

Wat Nong Pho, Tambon Nong Pho, Takhli District, Nakhon Sawan 60140, Thailand

Location

In Takhli District, southern Nakhon Sawan Province, about 200 km north of Bangkok (roughly 3 hours by car). (Coordinates are an area approximation; follow live navigation.)

Opening Hours

Daily 08:00 - 17:00

Getting There

By car / private hire: From Bangkok take Highway 32 to Highway 1 (Asia Road) toward Nakhon Sawan, to Takhli, about 3 hours.
By train: Take a Northern Line train to Takhli station, then continue by car.

Nearby Attractions

Nakhon Sawan town and its riverside market
Toward Bueng Boraphet

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