Somdej Bangkunprom 2509

Item/Amulet: Somdej Bangkunprom 2509

Temple/Master: Wat Mai Amataros

Pim/Year: 2509

Province: Bangkok

Material: Ac Toh Powder

Wrapping: Goldbox

Category: Mainstream

Size: 1.2"

Cert: Samakom Competition Cert

Price: $3250 (FOC Courier in Singapore)

Hp: 91557000

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Paynow UEN: 201935347D

The dream of owning a piece of Ac Toh's Somdej is mostly a dream for most as the prices are high and even with money suitable pieces are hard to come by.

Also it is not viable to be wearing a national treasure as a daily wear for fear of mishandling etc.

Over many years of me in this trade I've often enquired as to what the dealers in Thailand themselves wear. And over 20 years one amulet kept popping up which is the Somdej 2509.

The reason for this is the 2509 is one of the rare few amulets that contain a high concentration of Ac Toh's powder as this was made very shortly after the discovery of the pieces that were made in 24xx. As the original pieces that were in good condition went for high prices even then, the broken ones and the left over powders were abundant and people at that time did not realise the powers and value.

Today a broken piece can fetch thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars, even repaired pieces can cost a fair bit.

This powder brings about the blessing of wealth and protection and increases baramee which is vital for daily communication and task the higher your baramee the less lightly you will make mistakes and stay laser focused so you can perform your task to a maximum quality/effectiveness.

As such success comes naturally and goals/wishes fulfilled.

This is a beautiful piece that I've kept in my collection for many years. If you're looking for a piece with a history linked closely to Ac Toh, this would be it.

History of the Creation of Somdej Bang Khun Phrom BE 2509, Wat Mai Amatarot

The revered monks and master monks who participated in the consecration ceremony included:

Phra Thepsitthiyanak (Luang Pu Nak), Wat Rakhang Kositaram, Bangkok
Phra Ratchathammaphon (Luang Pho Ngoen), Wat Don Yai Hom, Nakhon Pathom
Luang Pho Thae Kongthong, Wat Sam Ngam, Nakhon Pathom
Phra Khru Prasat Witthayakhom (Luang Pho), Wat Klang Tha Ruea, Ayutthaya
Phra Khun Wimonkitcharak, Wat Chanasongkram, Bangkok
Phra Khru Wisai Sopon (Ajarn Tim), Wat Chang Hai, Pattani
Ajarn Amphol, Wat Prasat Boonyawat, Bangkok
Ajarn Sathit, Wat Wachirathamsathit, Bangkok
Ajarn Taem, Wat Phra Loi, Suphanburi
Chanting monks from Wat Suthat, led by Phra Khru Palat Wisutthiwat

Construction Timeline

BE 2501 (July 18)
Foundation stone-laying ceremony

BE 2502 (August 10)
Installation of the ordination hall’s gable apex and sacred boundary marking ceremony

BE 2509 (January 4-10)
Completion of the ordination hall, along with Buddha image casting and the creation of the powder-pressed amulets known as Somdej Bang Khun Phrom BE 2509

Important Events

January 4, BE 2509 (Tuesday, 15:55 PM) – General Praphas Charusathien led the lighting of candles and incense for the sacred ceremony. Lieutenant General Krit Sivara delivered the speech. Buddhist monks recited sacred chants.

January 4, BE 2509 (20:27 PM) – Four monks performed the consecration (Buddhapisek) while senior monks meditated and blessed the amulets.

January 5, BE 2509 (Wednesday) – Distribution of the amulets for merit-making, some for personal use and others for enshrinement in the chedi.

January 6-8, BE 2509 (Thursday-Saturday) – Buddhist merit-making and gold leaf offering ceremonies for the sacred boundary stones.

January 9, BE 2509 (Sunday, 16:40 PM) – Installation of the royal inscription plaque and auspicious stone, granted by His Majesty King Rama IX. The King personally anointed the plaque on December 24, BE 2508 (10:30 AM) at Chitralada Palace.

January 10, BE 2509 (Monday, 19:30 PM) – Chanting ceremony by 84 monks.

January 10, BE 2509 (21:01 PM) – Somdej Phra Wanarat from Wat Pho led the ordination hall consecration ceremony.
A 29-inch statue of Somdej Phra Buddhachan Toh was installed inside a pavilion next to the chedi, where the BE 2509 amulets were enshrined. A stone plaque with King Rama IX’s royal inscription and auspicious mark was also placed there.

Amulet Production Details

The Somdej Bang Khun Phrom BE 2509 amulets were prepared in advance, beginning in October BE 2508 and completed by the end of November BE 2508. The sacred powder was mixed, and the amulets were pressed within the ordination hall. The first amulet was pressed by Luang Pho Chom as an auspicious act, followed by committee members and devoted practitioners.

Two Main Types of Amulets

For enshrinement in the chedi – Each amulet required a donation of 1 baht and had a stamped inscription "บรรจุ" (enshrined). A total of 84,000 amulets were created.

For personal devotion and distribution – Required a donation of 10 baht per amulet, except for the Reclining Buddha type, which was 25 baht.

A complete 11-piece set (excluding Reclining Buddha) was 100 baht. These amulets had a chedi-shaped stamp on the back.

Initially, 84,000 amulets were produced, but after quality control, only 72,518 were distributed.

The core materials included:

Fragments of original BE 2413 Bang Khun Phrom amulets and sacred soil from the chedi excavation (BE 2500)

Holy powders from revered monks

White lime, crushed seashells, natural resins

Honey, lotus pollen, and pikul flowers

Mold Designs and Variants

Pim Yai (Large Buddha)
Pim Sen Dai (Slim Buddha)
Pim Song Chedi (Chedi Shape)
Pim Kesa Bua Tum (Closed Lotus Bud Hair)
Pim Sangkhati (Monk’s Robe Stripe)
Pim Prok Pho (Bodhi Tree Protection)
Pim Than Khu (Double Base)
Pim Than Saem (Extended Base)
Pim Ok Khrut (Garuda Chest)
Pim Saiyasana (Reclining Buddha)
Pim Khanan (Small Form)
Pim Chan Loi (Floating Moon)