Por Tan Kling of Wat Thalung Thong 2529

The Pikanet Standing Medal of Wat Don Sala, Phatthalung, was created in 2529 BE (1986). This piece is cast from Ban Chiang bronze, combined with sacred metal remnants and powders drawn from earlier masters, a hallmark of the Southern wicha tradition. The creation was overseen by Por Tan Kling of Wat Thalung Thong, one of the most revered Southern masters of the late 20th century, and Ajarn Sringen of Wat Don Sala, a senior lineage holder of the Khao Or school. Their combined blessing anchored the amulet within the deep current of Southern esoteric power.

The obverse depicts Pikanet (Phra Phikanes) in full standing form, based on a Sukhothai-style prototype regarded as one of the most refined Pikanet images in Thailand. The reverse is plain, emphasizing the sanctity of material and blessing. The artistic rendering reflects balance, wisdom, and protective presence, embodying the role of Pikanet as remover of obstacles, patron of wealth, arts, knowledge, and learning.

When first released, the medals circulated modestly among local devotees of the South, many of whom sought Pikanet’s blessings for commerce, education, and the arts. Over the following decades, this issue gained increasing recognition. By the late 2000s, as collectors began revisiting Southern issues tied to Por Tan Kling and Ajarn Sringen, its significance became widely acknowledged. In recent years, it has become popular among mainstream collectors and even celebrities, many attributing their professional success, financial stability, and public recognition to the blessings of Pikanet through this medal.

The 2529 medal is now considered a classic of the Southern tradition. With sacred Ban Chiang metal, the guidance of Por Tan Kling, and the consecration of Ajarn Sringen, it represents both artistic beauty and profound spiritual efficacy.