Luang Phor Derm is one of Thailand's greatest monk gurus.
He was born in 1860, he contributed to the development of many temples in the provinces.
In the 1920s there were still a few village monks skilled in handling elephants.
Luang Phor Derm used many elephants for his travels,
he had special knowledge to detect the spirit of elephants and communicate with them.
As a preceptor, Luang Phor Derm was often invited to many temples
to preside over the ordination ceremony. In the dry season He would meditate and beg for rain.
Luang Phor Derm sacred Mitmor (magic knives) and amulet did a great job
by winning the hearts and respect of people in Thailand.