Locket Ah Pek Rongsi • Wat Salajao • BE 2520–2521
Lang Ngern Yant (Silver Yantra) • Pathum Thani • Thai–Chinese Devotional Heritage
Overview
The Locket Ah Pek Rongsi BE 2520–2521 (also called the Locket of Master Ngo Kim Koi / Sian Pae Rongsi) was produced at Wat Salajao, Pathum Thani. Revered for its Thai–Chinese devotional significance, this edition features the Lang Ngern Yant (Silver Yantra) on the reverse. Well-preserved, certified examples remain highly sought after for both cultural provenance and spiritual attribution.
Contextual Insight: Thai–Chinese locket traditions often integrate portrait veneration with yantric inscriptions to emphasize protection, prosperity, and right conduct. The “Lang Ngern” designation indicates silver-script yantra, a material choice that collectors prize for its distinctive sheen and durability on the reverse field.
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Material Analysis & Technical Notes
| Obverse | Portrait locket of Master Ngo Kim Koi (Sian Pae Rongsi / Ah Pek) |
| Reverse Inscription | Lang Ngern Yant — silver-script yantra (prosperity, protection) |
| Era | BE 2520–2521 (1977–1978 CE) |
| Temple / Location | Wat Salajao, Pathum Thani, Thailand |
| Certification | Thaprachan (specimen dependent) |
Traditional Attributions & Reputation
- Exceptional protection: Even an unconsecrated photo of Master Ngo Kim Koi is reputed to repel malevolent spirits.
- Heavenly Blessing Yantra: Luck, wealth, business success, and protection from fire hazards.
- Advisor to tycoons: Recognized feng shui counsel within Thai–Chinese business circles.
- Teacher to leaders: Mentor to Dr. Somsuk Kongurai and a guiding influence in community education.
Note: Attributions are presented within Thai–Chinese devotional tradition; personal outcomes vary with conduct and merit.
Biography of Master Ngo Kim Koi (Sian Pae Rongsi / Ah Pek)
- Birth: c. BE 2440 (1897), Teng Hai Subdistrict, China
- Passing: BE 2526 (16 January 1983), age 85
Migrating to Thailand at age 10, he developed a successful career in the rice milling industry (Fai Thongsiri) opposite Wat Salajao. Known for humility and generosity, he served as a respected feng shui master and benefactor under the Thai name Mr. Natee Thongsiri.
Wat Salajao Shrine & Legacy
He restored the Chinese wooden shrine “Chao Pho Pu” near Wat Salajao, elevating it into a major place of worship. The annual festival (5th–8th waxing day, 1st lunar month) remains a living tradition. Accounts of incense rituals calming storms during ceremonies reinforced his devotional reputation.
Feng Shui & Community Contributions
- Offered free feng shui consultations for homes, tombs, and businesses.
- Traveled widely in Thailand and abroad to assist devotees.
- Penned talismans with “天官赐福” (Tian Guan Ci Fu) — “Heavenly Blessings from the Celestial Officer.”
Later Years & Commemoration
He renovated the shrine into an octagonal pavilion in BE 2518 (1975), inaugurated in BE 2519 (1976). After his passing on 16 January BE 2526, a life-sized statue was enshrined at Wat Salajao beside the Sala Natee Thongsiri Pavilion.
Cultural Significance Today
The name Jiang Wei Chiu Ngow (Ah Pek Rongsi) remains revered across Thai–Chinese communities. Annual festivities include Chinese opera, while devotees continue to venerate his locket talismans and shrine at Wat Salajao.
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Disclaimer: This article balances academic diction (provenance, iconography, material analysis) with accessibility. Institutional certificates substantiate claims but should be read alongside physical examination and due diligence by the buyer.