Por Nan Anon
Master of the Lanna Occult Tradition · Pai, Mae Hong Son
Background
Por Nan Anon is a respected Lanna ritual master based in Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province, Northern Thailand. Within Thai occult circles, he is recognised as a practitioner of traditional Northern wiccha, preserving ritual disciplines that have been transmitted through generations of Lanna ritual specialists.
Unlike Buddhist monks who consecrate sacred objects within a temple setting, Por Nan Anon's work belongs to the tradition of the Lersi Serming Pai —lay ritual masters who combine Buddhist prayers, sacred yantra, meditation, mantra recitation and inherited esoteric knowledge in the creation of ritual objects.
Although he is capable of performing a wide range of traditional ritual services, his reputation has always centred on one particular field: Metta Maha Niyom and Saneh. For many years, devotees from throughout Northern Thailand travelled to Pai to seek his blessings, and in recent years his reputation has spread internationally among serious collectors of Lanna ritual objects.
The Lanna Esoteric Tradition
The ritual traditions of the old Lanna Kingdom differ in many respects from those more commonly encountered in Central Thailand. Northern wiccha preserves ceremonial methods involving sacred powders, yantra inscriptions, consecrated threads, ancient mantra, meditation and ritual substances that have been passed from teacher to disciple over many generations.
Por Nan Anon's work represents this continuing Northern tradition, with much of his knowledge rooted in old Lanna methods that remain relatively uncommon outside the region.
Mastery of Pong Prai Gaduk Pee
Among collectors, Por Nan Anon is especially respected for his mastery of Pong Prai Gaduk Pee, an old ritual substance employed within certain branches of Lanna occult practice.
According to his lineage, this specialised wiccha was cultivated through teachings connected with Lersi Ser Ming Pai, one of the principal hermit masters whom Por Nan Anon honours during meditation and consecration ceremonies.
Outside Thailand, Pong Prai Gaduk Pee is frequently misunderstood. Some assume that amulets containing this ritual substance involve spirits being placed inside the sacred object. Within Por Nan Anon's tradition, however, this is not the understanding.
Instead, Pong Prai Gaduk Pee is employed as a ritual medium for cultivating and directing yin energy during consecration. Through mantra, meditation and ceremonial practice, this subtle energy is traditionally believed to soften the wearer's presence, creating a more approachable, gentle and naturally attractive aura.
Rather than overwhelming others through forceful influence, the objective is to cultivate an atmosphere in which people feel comfortable, trusting and naturally drawn towards the wearer. This refined balance of metta and seneh has become one of the defining characteristics of Por Nan Anon's ritual objects.
The Beginning of His Reputation
Many of the stories surrounding Por Nan Anon's amulets date back to the earliest years of his practice.
When he was still a young ritual master, many of his first disciples were friends, classmates and younger followers who sought traditional charms for confidence, attraction and favourable relationships.
After receiving permission from his teacher to begin creating sacred objects independently, Por Nan Anon produced his first batch of handwritten takruts. Rather than selling them commercially, he distributed them among his friends and early disciples.
According to accounts preserved among his followers, unusual experiences soon began to emerge. Individuals who had previously received little attention found themselves unexpectedly approached by members of the opposite sex. Others reported invitations for dates, growing romantic interest or relationships developing in situations that had previously shown little promise.
These early experiences spread rapidly through word of mouth and established Por Nan Anon's reputation as a practitioner whose strength lay particularly in the fields of metta and seneh.
Years of Refinement
As his reputation grew, Por Nan Anon gradually assumed the role of a respected village ritual specialist.
People sought his assistance not only for charms and sacred objects, but also for traditional consultations concerning misfortune, spiritual disturbances, ritual cleansing and the removal of adverse influences according to Lanna custom.
Despite the broad scope of his work, his principal passion remained the continued refinement of seneh wiccha. Throughout the years he devoted considerable effort to deepening his understanding of Pong Prai Gaduk Pee and the methods through which its ritual properties could be harmonised with metta and attraction formulas.
It is this lifelong dedication that has made his sacred objects particularly respected among collectors seeking authentic Northern Lanna ritual creations.
International Recognition
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Por Nan Anon's reputation expanded well beyond Thailand.
Collectors from mainland China began travelling regularly to Pai to receive his sacred objects directly. Their enthusiasm quickly created extraordinary demand, with many visitors purchasing nearly every newly consecrated piece available at his samnak.
As a result, authentic amulets from Por Nan Anon have become increasingly difficult to obtain. Many pieces are reserved by returning disciples before they are ever offered publicly, while others enter long-term private collections shortly after consecration.
A Collector's Note
Like many collectors of Northern Lanna ritual objects, I had long hoped to visit Por Nan Anon personally.
In 2023 I finally travelled to Pai and was fortunate enough to acquire a substantial collection of his sacred creations directly from his samnak. Shortly afterwards, extensive travel and other business commitments meant these pieces remained within my personal collection rather than being released publicly.
Only now am I beginning to offer a selection from that original acquisition.
For collectors seeking authentic examples of Por Nan Anon's work obtained directly from the source, these pieces represent both a respected living Lanna tradition and the craftsmanship of a ritual master whose reputation continues to grow throughout Thailand and overseas.