Phra Phuttha Chinnarat – Indochina War Edition, Wat Suthat, B.E. 2485 (1942)
The Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Indochina War Edition is one of the most celebrated and spiritually potent amulets in Thai history, widely known as the amulet of the “Ghost Soldiers” (Thahan Phee). It earned this reputation during the Indochina conflict, when Thai soldiers reportedly displayed extraordinary invulnerability and fearlessness in battle after receiving these amulets.
Historical Background
This edition was created at Wat Suthat in 1942 (B.E. 2485), during the height of the Franco–Thai War, a territorial conflict between Thailand and French Indochina. The primary purpose of the amulet was to protect Thai soldiers sent to the frontlines.
The main consecration ceremony took place on Saturday, February 1, 1942 (Saturday, 5th waxing day of the lunar month – an auspicious “Sao Ha” day), presided over by Somdet Phra Sangharaja Pae as the principal officiant, with Chao Khun Sri (Sondi) serving as the chief organizer.
The Fire-Test Selection of Masters
Before the consecration, Chao Khun Sri conducted a strict selection process for participating masters. Portraits of famous monks of the era were thrown into a fire—if the photograph did not burn, the monk was deemed spiritually qualified and invited to join. Out of 115 portraits tested, 106–108 monks passed and were physically present for the ceremony; others who could not travel due to age performed remote blessings from their monasteries.
The Grand Consecration
The amulets underwent two main stages of empowerment:
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Initial Ceremony at the front of Wat Suthat’s Ubosot – to set the auspicious foundation.
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Main “Sao Ha” Ceremony inside the Ubosot on March 21, 1942 – with 108 elite monks seated in a circle holding a single sacred thread (sai sin) that became so spiritually charged it turned red-hot, described as hotter than an electric stove coil.
Purpose and Powers
The amulets were explicitly charged for:
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Maha-ud (impenetrability, bulletproofing, weapon resistance)
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Kongkrapan Chatri (invulnerability in battle)
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Protection from all forms of harm, especially in warfare
Stories from the battlefield tell of Thai soldiers being shot squarely in the chest, only to fall momentarily and rise unharmed to continue fighting—leading enemy forces to believe they were facing “ghost soldiers.”
The Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Indochina “Sao Ha” remains one of the most historically significant Thai amulets—valued equally for its battlefield-proven protective power and its role in preserving national independence during wartime.
While this amulet’s origins are rooted in wartime protection, its spiritual architecture makes it exceptionally relevant for modern-day applications that extend far beyond the battlefield. The sheer scale of baramee (accumulated spiritual merit and authority) infused into each piece has made it a long-standing favourite—not only among high-ranking officers in the military and police, but also senior civil servants, business leaders, and influential figures across Thailand and neighbouring countries.
Modern Applications of Baramee
In contemporary settings, the baramee within this amulet serves as a powerful catalyst for:
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Wealth Fetching & Opportunity Magnetism – Drawing favourable circumstances, lucrative connections, and sustained financial growth, especially for those in positions of leadership or negotiation-heavy roles.
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Wish Fulfilment – Empowering one’s aspirations with the momentum of collective merit generated by the 108 master monks who consecrated it.
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Authority & Influence – Strengthening one’s personal gravitas so that one’s presence commands respect in meetings, social settings, and formal functions.
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Amulet Empowerment – When worn together with other occult or mainstream sacred objects, the immense baramee of the Chinnarat Indochina Edition amplifies their potency. Its field of merit acts as a “spiritual amplifier,” allowing the wearer to gain the compounded effect of all items carried.
Enduring Prestige
Even after more than 80 years, this remains one of the most preferred amulets among Thailand’s upper echelons of officialdom and regional power circles. It is not unusual to see decorated generals, provincial governors, and senior ministry officials wearing it as a centrepiece—both for the confidence it inspires and the results it is believed to deliver.
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