Dhamma Path Blog: Visiting Wat Rang Man (Wat Pracharat Bamrung) - LP Paew Pavaro - Nakhon Pathom

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Visiting Wat Rang Man (Wat Pracharat Bamrung) - LP Paew Pavaro - Nakhon Pathom - Thailand.

In May BE2568, I learned that Luang Pu Paew Pavaro was in Siriraj Hospital. When I visited the temple, I was still able to pay my respects to his statue and obtain his amulets. Sadly, after my visit, I heard that Luang Pu Paew Pavaro had passed away in December BE2568.

Portrait of LP Paew Pavaro (Phra Ratchamongkol Wicharakom) ~ Wat Rang Man (official name is Wat Pracharat Bamrung) located in Kamphaeng Saen district, Nakhon Pathom province.

Luang Pu Paew Pavaro, a renowned monk and revered figure in Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom Province, was born on Wednesday, October 7, BE2466, the 14th waning moon of the 11th lunar month in the Year of the Pig, in Lak Met Village, Thung Khwang Subdistrict, Kamphaeng Saen District. His father was named Phan and his mother Jui.

When he was two years old, his family moved to Thung Khwang Subdistrict, Kamphaeng Saen District, where they primarily engaged in rice farming. His parents were known for their generosity and frequently participated in Dhamma discussions with monks. In BE2475, his father invited him to become a disciple at Wat Nong Muang, Tao It Subdistrict, to study with the monks. At that time, schools were often situated within temples, with monks serving as teachers. The boy (LP Paew Pavaro), nicknamed Ka Lae, was placed under the care of Luang Por Hong, the abbot of Wat Nong Muang. However, he had to leave school midway to assist with household chores.

At the age of 20, on June 27, BE2486, he was ordained as a monk at Wat Nong Pla Lai, Kamphaeng Saen District. His preceptors were PhraKru Sukit Thammasorn (Phra Athikan Huang Thammasaro) of Wat Kamphaeng Saen, Phra Athikan Pan Arakho of Wat Nong Pla Lai, and Phra Sanan of Wat Nong Pla Lai.

In BE2497, he resided at Wat Sawang Chat Pracha Bamrung in Kamphaeng Saen Subdistrict under Phra Ajahn Sunthon Chitamaro, the abbot. During this period, Luang Pu Paew Pavaro dedicated himself to studying the Dhamma and Vinaya, ultimately achieving the highest level of the Naktham Ek examination. He also taught Dhamma to monks and novices. Later, when the abbot disrobed, the position remained vacant for one to two years. Villagers, monks, and novices encouraged Luang Pu Paew to become abbot, although he initially hesitated.

From BE2502 until BE2551, Luang Pu Paew Pavaro resided at Wat Kamphaeng Saen. On March 31, BE2551, he moved to Wat Pracharat Bamrung (Wat Rang Man) in Rang Phikun Subdistrict, Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Luang Pu Paew Pavaro passed away on Wednesday, December 17, BE2568, at the age of 103, leaving behind a profound spiritual legacy and enduring influence on the local community.

The charisma of Luang Pu Paew Pavaro makes Wat Rang Man, also known as Wat Pracharat Bamrung, beautiful and stunning. Exquisite stucco work can be seen throughout the temple, from the statues of angels, serpents, and dragons to the pavilion’s walls and pillars. Wat Pracharat Bamrung was originally known as Wat Rang Man. The temple was first located near a drainage area surrounded by tamarind trees, which led the villagers to call it Wat Rang Man. Later, a request was made to formally establish the site as a temple and its name was changed to Wat Pracharat Bamrung. The temple was officially established on March 31, BE2494. It was founded by PhraKru Sukit Thammasorn (LP Huang), the former abbot of Wat Kamphaeng Saen, who at that time served as the abbot of Thung Khwang subdistrict.

The Phra Sivali statue and the statue of Luang Pu Paew Pavaro, both exquisite works of art, are venerated in front of the pavilion.

The majestic Phayanak Naga statue and the stairway flanked by Phayanak Naga and Singha guardians.

The magnificent pavilion and wihan of Luang Pu Paew Pavaro reflect the temple’s spiritual and architectural grandeur.

Wax statue of LP Paew Pavaro.

Inside the Pavilion, there are also cast statues of sacred Buddha images such as Phra Sotorn, Phra Phuttha Chinnaraj, Phuttha Luang Pho RaiKhing, and Phuttha Luang Pu Dam, a Rattanakosin style Buddha image in royal attire that people respect and worship.etc.

The Holy Phayant with LP Paew Pavaro image. In BE2550, he traveled to Wat Rang Man (also known as Wat Pracharat Bamrung) a temple that was not only dilapidated but also surrounded by wilderness. To raise funds for its repairs, he began blessing amulets at the temple. At that time, temples were often in rural areas, making fundraising for construction extremely difficult. LP Paew Pavaro frequently meditated in the cemetery behind the temple, contemplating ways to support its restoration. Eventually, he decided to create a batch of his own image amulets to raise funds. Because Thailand already had a vast number of Buddhist amulets, his new amulets were initially not well-known and few people sought them, leading to a fundraising crisis. Later, a kind-hearted roadside stall owner near the temple donated money, and LP Paew Pavaro gifted him an amulet bearing his image. The stall owner happily gave the amulet to his children. During the New Year celebrations, some reckless individuals, after drinking, fired guns instead of fireworks. That night, the stall owner's son was struck by a stray bullet and immediately lost consciousness. Miraculously, he was completely unharmed, only temporarily unconscious. The stall owner realized that the amulet his son had been wearing had protected him. News of this miracle quickly spread throughout the town, and LP Paew’s amulets became famous almost overnight.

LP Paew Pavaro was renowned for crafting protective amulets as well as amulets that attract wealth. The story of the devotee surviving a gunshot while wearing one of his amulets greatly enhanced his reputation. The Master often said: “Whenever we go out, if we wear a Buddha amulet, our wishes will be fulfilled, and our desires granted. Upon returning home safely, we should remove the amulet and place it on our forehead, sincerely giving thanks. Maintain this mindset every day, following the Buddha’s correct thoughts and actions”. LP Paew Pavaro's amulets and sacred objects have been highly recommended. He also adhered strictly to the Dhamma and Vinaya.

Inside the pavilion, there is an amulet counter where visitors can obtain sacred amulets.

Visitors will find additional statues of Mae Nang Kwak, Phra Buddha, and Wooah Tanoo, with offering items conveniently arranged for worshippers to present offerings.