Many amulets called Phra Kruang were piled up on each wagon in the amulet market

People scrutinizing Phra Kruang
Man rummaging for amulets
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The narrow alley near the Royal Palace was crowded. Although it is located near the Royal Palace, Bangkok's most popular tourist attraction, only local people were visiting. The stores lined up here sell Buddhist altar fittings, so perhaps not many tourists come to this area. The two people in the photo seem to be locals.

On the wagon in front of them were piles of small amulets called "Phra Kruang," which Thai people often wear around their necks. It seems that Phra Kruang were originally dedicated to temples as an expression of devotion to the Buddha. Nowadays, however, they are purchased for their efficacy for protection, fulfillment of love, relationships, business prosperity, good fortune, and prosperity of offspring.

Standing in front of the wagon, the two of them pick up one small amulet after another and examine them with serious faces. To me, they all look the same, but there seems to be a difference. I heard that Phra Kruang of famous high monks fetch quite a high price and are sold as collector's items, so perhaps they are looking for bargains rather than purely buying amulets.

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PHOTO DATA

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10374

Shooting Date

Sep 2017

Posted On

December 7, 2017

Modified On

January 6, 2024

Place

Bangkok, Thailand

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA

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