Child prodigy creates mesmerizing Sak Yant tattoo in Khon Kaen, Thailand

[snoop1130]

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The skills of a child prodigy went viral on Thai social media after he created a traditional Thai tattoo (or Sak Yant) on a customer in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The 10 year old child prodigy, Nakrob “Puen” Sooksusi, is considered the youngest tattoo artist in Thailand.

 

Sak Yant is a popular form of tattoo art in Thailand. It features geometrical and animal designs, often with Khmer script or Bali phrases believed to offer power, protection, charisma, fortune, and even immortality to those who wear them.

 

The tattooing process is typically accompanied by a special ritual to consecrate the artwork, usually performed in a temple, sacred shrine, or the studio of a tattoo master or Ajarn.

 

Puen learned the art of tattooing from his father, 46 year old Witthaya Sooksusi, known as Ajarn Aon Thep Munee Hermit. Puen has been learning Khmer script and practising tattooing since he was only five years old.

 

Witthaya revealed during an interview with ThaiRath that he decided to end his career as a police officer to become a hermit and opened a Sak Yant studio and rehabilitation. He also kicked off a training course for anyone interested in learning the art of Sak Yant, while his tattoos have gained popularity in foreign countries as well.

 

Witthaya explained that he encouraged Puen to learn to tattoo as he was addicted to his mobile phone and social media. He asked what Puen wanted to do, and Puen chose to practice tattooing. Witthaya said…

 

“At first, I did not expect that Puen would be so skilled. I just wanted him to do other things instead of using a mobile phone. Puen started by drawing a tattoo pattern three years ago, and now he can tattoo customers. I monitored him at first, but right now he can do it alone. Many customers want to get a tattoo with Puen.”

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/child-prodigy-creates-mesmerizing-sak-yant-tattoo-in-khon-kaen-thailand

 

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[rwill]

Child labor laws?

[PETERTHEEATER]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

..........with Khmer script or Bali phrases........

The latter imported from Indonesia?

[RichardColeman]

Kid or not, I Think I stayed clear of back tattoos after seeing this.

 

[BKKBike09]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Witthaya explained that he encouraged Puen to learn to tattoo as he was addicted to his mobile phone and social media.

I say good on both of them. Phones and social media are a toxic combination for many adults, let alone kids. Doing pretty much anything is better than just aimlessly staring at a phone.

[mrfill]

9 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

The latter imported from Indonesia?

I suspect they mean Pali, the language of buddhist chants.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Just now, mrfill said:

I suspect they mean Pali, the language of buddhist chants.

So did I but the reporter or typesetter thought otherwise......????

[proton]

The Thaiger has no idea what a prodigy is, inking skin does not come close to the word, this is a prodigy

 

 

[frie]

On 4/26/2023 at 12:04 PM, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ ชุมชนข่าวขอนแก่น

 

The skills of a child prodigy went viral on Thai social media after he created a traditional Thai tattoo (or Sak Yant) on a customer in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The 10 year old child prodigy, Nakrob “Puen” Sooksusi, is considered the youngest tattoo artist in Thailand.

 

Sak Yant is a popular form of tattoo art in Thailand. It features geometrical and animal designs, often with Khmer script or Bali phrases believed to offer power, protection, charisma, fortune, and even immortality to those who wear them.

 

The tattooing process is typically accompanied by a special ritual to consecrate the artwork, usually performed in a temple, sacred shrine, or the studio of a tattoo master or Ajarn.

 

Puen learned the art of tattooing from his father, 46 year old Witthaya Sooksusi, known as Ajarn Aon Thep Munee Hermit. Puen has been learning Khmer script and practising tattooing since he was only five years old.

 

Witthaya revealed during an interview with ThaiRath that he decided to end his career as a police officer to become a hermit and opened a Sak Yant studio and rehabilitation. He also kicked off a training course for anyone interested in learning the art of Sak Yant, while his tattoos have gained popularity in foreign countries as well.

 

Witthaya explained that he encouraged Puen to learn to tattoo as he was addicted to his mobile phone and social media. He asked what Puen wanted to do, and Puen chose to practice tattooing. Witthaya said…

 

“At first, I did not expect that Puen would be so skilled. I just wanted him to do other things instead of using a mobile phone. Puen started by drawing a tattoo pattern three years ago, and now he can tattoo customers. I monitored him at first, but right now he can do it alone. Many customers want to get a tattoo with Puen.”

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/child-prodigy-creates-mesmerizing-sak-yant-tattoo-in-khon-kaen-thailand

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-26

 

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what is the name and town of the tempel where the boy is working thanks 

[Ocraled]

On 10/14/2023 at 3:57 PM, frie said:

what is the name and town of the tempel where the boy is working thanks 

 

Article says Khon Kaen, but that's it.

If anyone has more info, would also be interested.

 

[Jim Blue]

On 10/14/2023 at 7:57 PM, frie said:

what is the name and town of the tempel where the boy is working thanks 

Angelina Jolie wants to know ?