Luang Phor Somchai Thittawiriyo was born on 5th June, 1944 in Roi-Et Province. He ordained as a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) when he was 19 years old. LP Somchai was a disciple of Phra Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta (Greatest Forest Monk Master for Vipassana Meditation of the North-Eastern region of Thailand).
He lived in the Chao Pooka cave which was inhabited by tigers. He was instructed by Ajahn Mun to live and meditate there. He has to walked 3 hours daily to Wat BanNongPhue to listen to Ajahn Mun's teachings.
He achieved the Ultra Dhamma and had reached the Abinnya (Supernatural Abilities). He attained the highest level of the 8th Jhana state. He could perform unlimited Supernatural Powers and Miracles whenever he wishes.