Video Buddhist Amulet Saves Thai Businessman in Bangkok Restaurant Shooting

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A remarkable story of survival unfolded in Bangkok yesterday, June 12, when a Thai businessman narrowly escaped death after a shooting incident at a restaurant. The miraculous saving grace? A Buddhist amulet he wore, which reportedly blocked a bullet from piercing his chest.

 

The chaotic scene at the restaurant on Phahonyothin Road in the city’s Bang Khen district drew the attention of officers from Bang Khen Police Station. Arriving at the site, officers encountered overturned tables and chairs, evidencing the panic that ensued following the gunfire.

 

The injured individual, identified as 50-year-old Pornchai, suffered injuries from the shot, but the bullet was deflected by the amulet he was wearing. The damaged amulet, bearing the image of the late abbot of Suwan Temple in Nakhon Pathom province, was recovered with the bullet lodged inside it. Such amulets are reputed in Thai culture for their protective qualities, and this incident has only further cemented their legendary status among believers. Locals recount tales of peace found through the amulet, including an episode where rival gangsters ceased fighting upon realising both sides shared the protective charm.

 

Authorities traced the incident back to a disagreement over a real estate bidding project. According to witnesses and preliminary investigations, Pornchai had been discussing property deals with associates at table number 35 when violence erupted. The fracas was believed to stem from differing opinions between Pornchai and a 28-year-old man known only as O, concerning the benefits of a particular bid. The disagreement escalated, leading to O allegedly shooting Pornchai in the chest.

 

 

Post-shooting chaos saw O flee the scene in a white pickup truck. However, he later surrendered to authorities at the Bang Khen Police Station.

 

Meanwhile, the restaurant's owner, Prasit, described the immediate aftermath, noting that many patrons, understandably, fled the scene amidst the panic. Expressing concern for his business, Prasit urged returning customers to settle any outstanding bills, showing compassion for their abrupt departure.

 

This incident not only highlights the tensions that can arise in high-stakes business dealings but also underscores the cultural significance and believed power of Buddhist amulets in Thai society. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the full narrative and motivations behind this violent encounter.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

[Cameroni]

Praise be to Buddha, Karma and  the Bodhisattva.

 

 

[ikke1959]

It was better that he would not be shot... Wondering why they did it to him, he is now just lucky... 

[dinsdale]

 It's called luck.

[GanDoonToonPet]

The eastern equivalent of the cigarello case 😂

[Magictoad]

1 hour ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

The eastern equivalent of the cigarello case 😂

Does the cigarello case have any religious connotations?

[Middle Aged Grouch]

If getting into any argument with money or land involved in Thailand...the outcome can often be very tragic. Remember always that foreigners here have absolutely no rights. At the end of the day the foreigner/falang whatever...is only accepted for the money bought in and nothing else. 

[GanDoonToonPet]