Upscale heist takes a mystical turn with revered Thai amulets

[snoop1130]

 

A burglary at a home in an upscale residential area took an unexpected turn when the robbers came across two revered Thai amulets, known as Phee Jook and Phee Junthima.

 

The sacred objects, which were believed to be guardians of the house, startled the intruders, leading them to flee the scene. The homeowner confirmed they’ve been venerating these amulets for around four to five years, believing they protect their family and wealth.

 

Originally from a temple in Suan Luang, the two amulets have garnered a significant reputation. The same temple recently witnessed a steady influx of devotees, wishing to pay their respects and seek blessings from the revered Pee Jook and Phee Junthima.

 

Among the temple visitors was a 50 year old businesswoman from Pattaya, Maliphie, who brought her friends from the United States to seek good fortune. This time, she received the lucky numbers six and five. Maliphie shared that she had been worshipping Phee Jook and Phee Junthima at her home for the past ten years, after returning from the United States.

 

The woman attributes her various personal and professional successes to these amulets. Recently, she heard a child’s voice calling her, which she interpreted as a sign to visit the Suan Luang temple. There, she met a man who was also there to offer a lion as a tribute.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-14

 

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[Gottfrid]

Pretty weak robbers in Thailand, when a pair of amulets make them run. The hardest of the hardest! 

[V8M8]

Originally from a temple in Suan Luang, the two amulets have garnered a significant reputation. The same temple recently witnessed a steady influx of devotees, wishing to pay their respects and seek blessings from the revered Pee Jook and Phee Junthima.

 

What were they doing in "an upscale home"? Surely theft of said amulets should be charged, as the amulets were originaly from a temple in Suan Luang.

[Pique Dard]

6 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The sacred objects, which were believed to be guardians of the house, startled the intruders, leading them to flee the scene.

...i'm not a thief, but i'm certainly not a coward

[ezzra]

I'm sure that the market will now, upon hearing the news, be flooded with copies and fakes of said statues/ figurines while home security business will suffer... ( these are not amulets, as amulets are those you hang around your neck)

[Artisi]

4 hours ago, V8M8 said:

Originally from a temple in Suan Luang, the two amulets have garnered a significant reputation. The same temple recently witnessed a steady influx of devotees, wishing to pay their respects and seek blessings from the revered Pee Jook and Phee Junthima.

 

What were they doing in "an upscale home"? Surely theft of said amulets should be charged, as the amulets were originaly from a temple in Suan Luang.

Cheap repo's available from the temple shop 😉

[Bobthegimp]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Maliphie shared that she had been worshipping Phee Jook and Phee Junthima at her home for the past ten years, after returning from the United States

 

So, a stint in the US turned her into a heathen idolatress? 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The sacred objects, which were believed to be guardians of the house, startled the intruders, leading them to flee the scene.

At least we can exclude foreigners from the wanted list.