This article features several notable Buddhist amulets and coins created by respected monks. Luang Pu Sood Sirithorn, former abbot of Wat Kahlng in Samut Sakhon, created a popular 2506 BE copper coin featuring a basket yantra design, with fewer than 5,000 pieces produced. Luang Pu Chu Chanthasorn, the renowned former abbot of Wat Nak Prok in Bangkok, is best known for his first-edition coin created in 2471 BE to commemorate a 70th birthday, with only 70 silver coins with gold plating ever produced. Luang Pho Yid Chanthasuwan of Wat Nong Jok in Prachuap Khiri Khan had his disciple commission the popular 'Barmee 89' coin in 2555 BE to mark his 89th birthday. The article also features the rare and highly collectible 'Jap Poy Lor Han' commemorative coin, created in 2434 BE during the reign of King Rama IV to honor the monastic ordination of Prince Maha Vajirunhis at Wat Bowonniwet. This large coin features 18 Arhat images and was produced in gold, silver, and various other metals, making it a prized collector's item.

Luang Pho Nai Indasilo, abbot of Wat Ban Chaeng in Bang Pahan District, Ayutthaya Province, was a highly revered Buddhist master renowned for his sacred tattooing practices. It is widely known that nearly every person in Ayutthaya who received sacred tattoos during that era bore his mark, particularly his distinctive gecko yantra, celebrated for its powerful compassion magic.

Originally named Nai Khwam Dee and born in 1903 in San Sai Sub-District, Bang Pahan District, Ayutthaya, he received only a basic temple school education. After completing his studies, he assisted his parents with household work. At age 12, he ordained as a novice at Wat Ban Chaeng under Phra Khru Phat, his preceptor. At age 22, he took full monastic vows at the same temple and was given the ecclesiastical name Indasilo.

During his first rain retreat, he began forest wandering through mountainous regions across Thailand despite the presence of dangerous wildlife, showing no fear. After satisfying his forest practice, he returned to Wat Ban Chaeng for three months to visit relatives before traveling to study Buddhist sciences under Luang Pu Suk at Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao. While studying there, he met Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak and studied under him as well, though he primarily learned from Luang Pu Suk.

Although his study period was only one year before Luang Pu Suk's death, Luang Pho Nai intensively trained in various Buddhist sciences and is considered Luang Pu Suk's final legitimate disciple. He subsequently studied sacred amulet craftsmanship and Buddhist sciences under Ajarn Yam Daeng, Luang Pu Suk's foremost student. Upon completion, he returned to practice the rain retreat at Wat Ban Chaeng, where Phra Khru Anuwat Sangkhakij (Khluap) served as abbot.

He spent 20 years practicing meditation in the forest, noting that the quiet and peaceful forest environment was ideal for insight meditation practice. He assisted Phra Khru Sangkhakij in developing Wat Ban Chaeng by constructing an ordination hall, monk's quarters, and a sermon hall. Upon Phra Khru Sangkhakij's passing, the temple invited Luang Pho Nai to become abbot in 1969 at age 71, a position he accepted without seeking any ecclesiastical rank.

He devoted himself to caring for monks and novices and supporting lay practitioners for many years, serving as preceptor for numerous ordinations. Through his conduct and compassion toward disciples and supporters, he earned great respect. His creation of sacred amulets and blessed objects brought happiness, prosperity, and protection from disasters to their owners, establishing him as one of Thailand's most renowned Buddhist masters.

During his final years, despite his advanced age, he remained robust and radiant, always smiling with a heart full of compassion. He peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 1988, at age 86 with 74 years of monastic life.

He created various sacred objects, including brass prayer tubes and several medal series, with his first medal series from 1969 becoming extremely popular. Equally cherished is the connected-loop medal (Jiao Chuam) from the fourth series, created in 1975. This oval-shaped medal features a distinctive connected loop made by stamping the medal first, then attaching the loop with brass afterward. The front bears his image with the inscription "Luang Pho Nai Indasilo, Wat Ban Chaeng, Ayutthaya" below it. The reverse side features sacred yantra characters with an inner rim inscription reading magical incantations in Pali.

A vehicle smuggling narcotics broke through a drug checkpoint and fled from Phrae toward Sukhothai before being abandoned on the roadside, with authorities discovering 21 bags of methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine mixed together. At 7:22 AM on May 25, 2026, Police Major Thanet Wibul-kiat, commander of Wang Chin Police Station, received notification from Deputy Commander Phanuruj Sang-sroy, Lieutenant Adul Thao-kham, and Sub-Lieutenant Mitra Tui-niw of the Had Raew Checkpoint that Region 5's Narcotics Interception Center had coordinated a search for a suspicious vehicle allegedly carrying large quantities of drugs that would use the Had Raew Checkpoint route.

Shortly after, a gray-black Chevrolet with Chiang Rai license plates matching the alert description was spotted traveling from Wang Chin District toward Si Satchanalai District in Sukhothai. Upon arriving at Had Raew Checkpoint, officers signaled the vehicle to stop for inspection due to suspicion of concealed contraband. When the driver saw police approaching to inspect the vehicle, they refused the search, accelerated across lanes to another lane, and broke through the checkpoint heading toward Si Satchanalai District in Sukhothai.

Officers at Had Raew Checkpoint pursued and coordinated with Si Satchanalai Police Station for interception. The suspicious vehicle was found abandoned on the roadside on Sumen-Had Khe Road, Moo 24, Mae Sin Subdistrict, Si Satchanalai District in Sukhothai, with no driver or passengers present. In coordination with Si Satchanalai Police Station and Sukhothai provincial officers, a preliminary inspection discovered methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine mixed together in 21 bags. Wang Chin Police Station will proceed with charges against the perpetrators for breaking through the narcotics checkpoint and fleeing according to law.

Police Major Thanet Wibul-kiat, commander of Wang Chin Police Station, stated that Si Satchanalai Police Station is currently intensively pursuing the suspects who fled into the forest. Since the contraband was discovered in Si Satchanalai Police Station's jurisdiction, the case will be handled by that station.

Fortune and Misfortune Tuesday, May 26, 2025 By Bussapon

Aries Today you will receive discreet assistance with work matters from various sources. You'll get help in different forms that will make your coworkers envious. Those working in hidden positions will see their work improve further. Some of you will handle important tasks. Influential leaders will visit you and help you in various matters effectively.

Taurus Today you will grow closer to your circle, and they will introduce you to their associates frequently. You'll enjoy good camaraderie among siblings and friends. Household staff or servants will marry or have additional children. Your influence in work increases, but you tend to work with reluctance or insufficient patience.

Gemini Today you will receive major benefits from your employer or supervisor. A clever associate will bring good news or profits. You'll receive letters or documents meaningful to your daily life. Avoid traveling with strangers, whether near or far. Everything you do during this period appears to proceed without obstacles whatsoever.

Cancer Today you should be cautious with your behavior and speech toward authority figures and those in power. Don't expect too much from windfall profits, as you'll receive less than anticipated, or so little you won't believe it. Don't buy luxury items or cosmetics, as you'll receive counterfeits or items that don't match your order.

Leo Today you'll receive rewards for goodness from respected elders who have cared for you, and even enemies may bring you benefits without realizing it. Some profits today come from your own virtue. Previous gains may cause conflict or hardship. Invitations to drink alcohol and eat may cause you financial loss.

Virgo Today you may suffer annoyance from mosquitoes and insects, often developing rashes or food allergies from the weather and environment, though these heal easily. Going forward, you should maintain good relations with your superiors, as your words tend to be careless during this period, easily causing chaos.

Libra Today you'll receive rewards as repayment for your goodness. Your spouse works hard to earn income for you abundantly. Don't contact relatives with very different maturity levels. If you have disputes with anyone, you'll be at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, you have strong community spirit.

Scorpio Today you should be patient with disappointments from others. Charity, donations, and living virtuously according to your religion will benefit you greatly. Afterward, you'll gain wealth easily, but lose it just as easily through carelessness. Therefore, if you have wealth, don't tell anyone or show it to anyone.

Sagittarius Today associates or younger, less experienced people will scold and challenge you, causing great embarrassment and shame. You can't respond because if you retaliate even once, others will claim you're bullying children. You'll have new stubborn subordinates who don't obey orders properly. Your staff and children often argue and talk back frequently.

Capricorn Today you'll have charitable donations and expenses. You'll have costs related to distant matters even if you don't travel. You'll gain profits from being a go-between negotiator in the next 2-3 days, including various retail trade. A close relative faces financial hardship. Some relatives have been ill for a long time.

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On May 25, 2025, at Royal Thai Police headquarters, Police Lieutenant General Trairuang Phiwphon, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, responded to remarks made by former Cambodian leader Hun Sen suggesting that online scammer gangs operating from Cambodia are not using Cambodian airlines but rather transiting through Thailand.

Trairuang stated that combating transnational criminal networks, particularly online scammer gangs and call centers, requires focusing primarily on identifying operational bases. Currently, scammer network locations are scattered along border areas and various regions.

He noted that completely sealing the border is difficult due to the length and complexity of the Thai-Cambodian border, making illegal border crossings a significant enforcement challenge. However, if authorities can identify and access the criminal groups' operational locations, enforcement efforts would be far more effective, necessitating close international cooperation.

The Police Lieutenant General added that the Royal Thai Police's Anti-Online Fraud Center, under the supervision of Police Lieutenant General Chirathon Phuridetch, Deputy Police Chief, continuously coordinates and shares location data of scammer gangs and online fraud operation centers in neighboring countries. Upon receiving such intelligence, it is immediately forwarded to relevant agencies for action.

Trairuang affirmed that Thailand has implemented strict measures to intercept illegal border crossings, both on land and at sea, and conducts serious and decisive operations against call center and scammer gangs. These efforts have earned international recognition as one of the region's most serious approaches to online crime.

He emphasized that Police Chief Kittarat Patthanapol's policy prioritizes the safety of tourists and foreign nationals conducting legitimate business in Thailand, assuring that the country remains a safe and welcoming destination.

Trairuang warned that anyone attempting to use Thailand as a transit point for criminal operations or as a hideout for criminal networks, or those with outstanding warrants, cannot evade Thai police tracking due to strict intelligence and inspection systems from entry.

He acknowledged that some criminals may not appear in intelligence databases if they operate as ordinary individuals and have never been arrested, but if Thai authorities detect them, cases will be prosecuted fully, as demonstrated by numerous significant past cases.

Trairuang conceded that solving the scammer gang problem requires genuine cooperation from Cambodia, particularly acknowledging international intelligence indicating that scam centers are based in Cambodian territory.

He concluded that if Cambodia acknowledges the problem and conducts genuine joint investigations and suppression efforts, the scammer gang problem there would decrease, benefiting Thailand as well since neighboring countries' criminal activities directly impact Thailand's security and its citizens.