Somdej Toh, known officially as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya
(Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรํสี)
was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during the Rattanakosin period in Thailand
and continues to be Thailand's best-known monk.
He is widely revered in Thailand as a monk said to have possessed
magical powers and its amulets are highly sought after.
His images and statues are among the most widespread religious icons in Bangkok.
He was known for the skill of his preaching and his use of Thai poetry
to reflect the beauty of Buddhism, for making amulets called Somdej.
The amulets were blessed by himself and other respected monks in Thailand.
It is said that Phra Somdej Toh made the amulets to help the world know
Buddhism and giving good karma.
The keepers of the amulets receive many blessings today.