Uttaradit: A sedan crashed into a motorcycle, crushing the body of a 70-year-old man who miraculously survived. It is believed that this was because he had a coin of Ajarn Thong from Wat Don Sak hanging on his handlebars. People flocked to worship the coins until they were almost gone. (This is a personal belief. Please use your discretion.)
According to Thai News Agency, on the morning of February 13, a white sedan crashed into the back of a black sedan while slowing down to park on the side of the road opposite the Sri Phanom Mas Municipality, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province. The vehicle then collided with the motorcycle of Mr. Pho Chanma, age 70, resulting in the motorcycle being crushed. Citizens quickly assisted Grandpa Pho, who sustained only minor injuries and remained conscious, negating the need for hospital treatment.
Ta Pho believes that his survival was due to the coin of Ajarn Thong from Wat Don Sak, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, which he had hung on his motorcycle's handlebars. He credits this coin for his miraculous escape with minor injuries.
The coin of Ajarn Thong of Wat Don Sak, also known as the coin of Luang Pho Phra Ajarn Thong Yanathipo (Phra Khru Suwannaworawut), the former abbot of Wat Don Sak, is a brass coin that was blessed in 2001.
The incident has led to a surge in interest in the Luang Por Thong coins, with villagers gathering at Wat Don Sak, Village 3, Tambon Fai Luang, Amphoe Laplae, to seek details and participate in renting and worshipping the coins. The committee of Wat Don Sak has brought out the Luang Por Thong coins from the abbot's quarters for cleaning and renting at 100 baht each. Only gold and copper coins remain available, as the silver coins have been completely rented out.
The committee of Wat Dok Sak mentioned that the coins are being rented at a low price to ensure that people with faith can acquire them for good fortune and as magical amulets for peace of mind. The coins, blessed in 2001, were originally created to raise funds for the royal cremation of Luang Pho Thong, the former abbot of Wat Dok Sak who passed away that year. The coins were made in silver, gold, and copper.