Venerable Somdhi (Sonthi) of Wat Suthat Creates Popular Amulets and Dies in 1952

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Venerable Somdhi (Sonthi), also known as Phra Mongkol Rachamuni, was a disciple of the Supreme Patriarch Phra Sri Maha Sangkhavarayon (Phae) at Wat Suthat. Born Sonthi Phongkrawee on July 17, 1946 in Saraburi, he entered monkhood at age 13 and later received ordination under the Supreme Patriarch (Phae). He achieved proficiency in Buddhist studies, earning degrees up to seven Pali phrases by 1931. Known for his amulets, particularly the Phra Kring Ba-Keung series cast starting January 29, 1947, he used a mixture of old silver and metal from previous Supreme Patriarch amulets. He died peacefully on January 16, 1952 at 21:20 after declining health due to ritual duties.