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Luang Phor Toh was a renowned monk in modern times, famous for his wealth-attracting amulets. His Phra Pidta amulets are the most popular and renowned throughout Asia, earning him the title of "King of Phra Pidta." Even the King of Thailand greatly admired and respected Luang Phor Toh. All of his amulets are extremely popular in Thailand, and almost every collector owns one.

Luang Phor Toh was born on March 27, 2430 BE (Buddhist Era) near Bangkok. He became a novice monk at Wat Pa Luang Ching Pi from a young age. At that time, the abbot of Wat Phra That Khingan was the same abbot as Luang Phor Toh, who also studied monastic rules with Ajarn Pong and Luang Phor Suk. On July 16, 2450 BE, at the age of 20, he became a fully ordained monk in the presence of the abbots of these three major temples. After the passing of his mentor Ajarn Pong, Luang Phor Toh studied meditation and rules with another master, Luang Phor Wan. He then spent several years as an ascetic in the forests of northern Thailand, studying under many renowned monks, including Luang Phor Long (Wat Tha Ka Phut), Luang Phor Niam (Wat Lai) (Luang Phor Ban's mentor), Luang Phor Nong, Luang Phor Pong, Ajarn Mi, and others. Finally, he returned to Bangkok to become the abbot of Wat Pa Luang Ching Pi. At that time, the master met four other famous monks: Luang Phor Sut (Wat Pak Lam), the master of sacred animals Luang Phor Ban (Wat Ban Nam Ko), Luang Phor Chen, and Luang Phor Kai. After the monks became friends, they often exchanged teachings. Luang Phor Toh, Luang Phor Sut, and another high monk often went to the forest together for meditation. The three of them would each draw some talismans to make sacred powder (pale yellow-white in color), mix them together, and then bless them with their combined power. After completion, they would divide the powder into three portions and take them back to the temple.

Luang Phor Toh was invited to perform consecration ceremonies on numerous occasions. He participated in several of the most famous consecrations of the time, including: Phra Somdej and Luang Phor Pae (2494 BE); the Phra Somdej Phra Pidta (2500 BE) consecration for 10,000 people; the Phra Somdej Phra Pidta at Wat Phra Sa (2506 BE), with approximately 500 monks gathering for the consecration on two auspicious days chosen in the middle of the year; the Phra Somdej Phra Pidta (2508 BE), with 9 monks in the morning and dozens of ascetic monks from India, Sri Lanka, China, and Thailand in the evening, for a total of two ceremonies; the Phra Somdej Phra Pidta (2509 BE), a consecration for 100 people; and the Phra Somdej Phra Pidta consecration for Ajahn Toh's centenary (2515 BE), a consecration for 1,000 people. Besides the Thai people, King Rama IX and members of the royal family also greatly respected the master, and commemorative photos of them can be seen in many places throughout Thailand.

In 2463 BE, Luang Phor Toh created his first batch of sacred amulets, Phra Somdej Katoh, which are now extremely rare and valuable in the Thai market. Afterwards, Luang Phor Toh continued to create other sacred amulets, including Somdej, Phra Pidta, and his own image amulets. He initially devoted considerable effort to creating 13 different versions of Somdej, only beginning to produce Phra Pidta in 2518 BE. Phra Pidta eventually became his signature and most recognized work, with Phra Pidta amulets made by Luang Phor Toh considered among the most efficacious in modern times. Luang Phor Toh's amulets are mostly made in three different versions: those containing ancient scriptures, flower powder, or incense ash. These often incorporate powders from Somdej Ajahn Toh amulets, early Wat Phra Kaew amulets, Phra Pidta amulets from the time of King Supal Dalai Lama IV, and handwritten scriptures created in collaboration with other masters. Sometimes, special sacred objects were also included. Some amulets even have handwritten takrut (amulet) on the bottom, making them relatively rare and valuable. After the amulets are cast, some are placed in holy water for further blessing. Some people have seen Phra Pidta amulets blessed in water float to the surface (normally they should sink). Such amulets are quite rare on the market. Generally, the consecration ceremony for Phra Pidta amulets made by a master takes about three months to complete.

The miraculous stories surrounding Luang Phor Toh's Phra Pidta amulets include: the ability to avert disasters and turn misfortune into good fortune; one man, while parachuting from 20,000 feet, experienced a parachute malfunction and failed to open, expecting certain death, but upon landing, he only suffered broken legs and no other injuries; he was wearing a Phra Pidta amulet personally crafted by Luang Phor Toh at the time. Furthermore, many who wear them experience great wealth and a worry-free life. It is widely believed that possessing a Luang Phor Toh Phra Pidta amulet can bring good fortune, protection from accidents, success in career, relationships, and life, and a continuous flow of wealth. This exceptional reputation is also a reason why Luang Phor Toh's Phra Pidta amulets continue to appreciate in value.

On April 5, 2524 BE, the master completed his life's monastic practice at the age of 93. His deeds will forever remain in the hearts of the faithful.