Luang Phor Ngern

was born in 1810 (BE 2355) during the reign of King Rama I in Bang Khlan village, Pichit province. 

He began his education at Wat Chana Songkram in Bangkok

 where he was also ordained a novice monk at the age of 20,

 he stayed at the temple for several years practicing meditation

 before leaving for Pichit province where he spent considerable time in Tudong (forest). 

During this period when Somdej Toh is still alive, 

Luang Phor Ngern often visited Wat Rakang to pay homage and learn the sacred sciences.

One day, Luang Phor Ngern decided to travel north until he reached a village,

 he decided to plant the Bodhi tree, he took cuttings from a large Bodhi tree at the main entrance of the temple.

 He prays to Lord Buddha and asks him if this location is suitable for building a temple, and if granted, he will show favorable encouragement from the cutting he has planted.

 Stem cutting successfully grows into a beautiful Bodhi tree 

and it is where Luang Phor Ngern built the temple now known as Wat Wang Tako.

 As abbot of the temple, Luang Phor Ngern received many visitors daily.

 He died in 1919 at the age of 109, having served the Buddhist faith for 90 years.

Luang Phor Ngern is undoubtedly the most famous monk from the province of Pichit, 

respected for his sacred amulets.