Introduction
This web site contains details on Thai amulets,charms and talismans created on many periods of time based on folkloric beliefs for fortune, wealth,invulnerability,healing and evils protection.Thai amulets have been created by magic-guru monks using various materials such as silver, bronze, tin,i vory tusk, buffalo horn, wood, holy powder, clay and animal skin, etc.

It is believed that amulets have been created in Thailand since Sukhothai period or some 700 years ago. The late Ayuthaya period or about 250-300 years ago,Thailand had many wars with Burma, the consecration rituals were  performed by the magic-expert monks onto all weapons and onto soldiers for invulnerability, meanwhile  the sacred objects for self protection were also distributed.

When the capital of Thailand was moved from Ayuthaya to Bangkok about 200 years ago, the "Visha" or supernatural knowledge on making amulets were also simutaneously brought to the new capital by many guru monks who evacuated from the old severely damaged capital. And the amulets have successively been made from generation to generation up until now.

The web site on Thai amulets you have seen here was created in English to contribute specific knowledges to the Internet community. Thanks to Mr.Kobchai Tanglaohavichian and Mr.Amorn Wonglamthong for their so much help on this creation.

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