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Divine dispenser: Thai man’s Buddha amulet vending machine sends waves through social media


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A Thai man sparked a sensation across social media platforms in Thailand when he introduced a Buddha amulet vending machine to raise funds for temples in isolated areas. A famous Thai monk opposed the idea, saying selling amulets via vending machines is disrespectful.

 

News of the Buddha amulet vending machine went viral on Thai social media a few days ago after its founder, 33 year old Chayakorn Ittisarn, installed the machine at a shopping mall in the central province of Suphan Buri.

 

Chayakorn revealed in an interview with a local news agency in Suphan Buri that he and his family members loved making merit and were also Buddha amulet collectors. Motivated by a desire to support financially struggling temples, the concept of a vending machine sprang to mind for Chayakorn.

 

Chayakorn explained that he wanted his vending machine to solve the issue of counterfeit amulets among collectors. He ensured that all of the amulets in his vending machine were genuine. He and his family personally sourced the amulets from various temples and revered monks to include in the machine’s inventory.

 

Chayakorn added that part of the revenue would also go to temples in remote areas where monks struggle to cover necessities like tap water and electricity.

 

According to Chayakorn, the Buddha amulets are priced between 100 and 500 baht, with each item accompanied by detailed information regarding its composition and place of origin.

 

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook/ เกาะติดเหตุการณ์ สุพรรณบุรี

 

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Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/divine-dispenser-thai-mans-buddha-amulet-vending-machine-sends-waves-through-social-media

 

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35 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

Brainwashing people into believing in and buying amulets is despicable.

What people believe in and wish to spend their money on is a freedom we all enjoy...

including you.... 

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