Revisited BE2567 ~ Shrine Er Ger Fong (Yee Gor Hong) In Bangkok - Thailand.

When you go to Chinatown in Bangkok, of course you have to go to Er Ger Fong Shrine to pray for good fortune. "Phor Pu Chao Yee Gor Hong Shrine" is a famous shrine for giving lottery numbers that lottery fans have faith in. However, this shrine is quite mysterious because it is not located on the side of the road or in an alley. It is located on the 4th floor of the Plabplachai Police Station on Plabplachai Road, Yaowarat District, Bangkok. It is a bit strange that the shrine is located in the police station. 

The chinese style Shrine dedicated to Er Ger Fong.

Who is Phor Pu Chao Yee Gor Hong and why is he so prominent in lottery numbers? Let's take a look at the origin of this story. According to history, Yee Gor Hong built a house in the Plab Phla Chai area in front of Wat Khanika Phon and ran many businesses. However, what made him prosperous was being a tax collector, a distillery, a gambling den, and a Ko Kho lottery house. Yee Gor Hong’s Ko Kho lottery house was located in the Sam Yot area. When he had a lot of wealth, he donated it for public benefit, such as building roads, bridges, and schools, such as Hong Uthit Bridge (Bang Lamphu area), Saphan Sung Temple School (Yothinburana School), Phoe Ying School, co-founding the Tai Hong Kong Shrine, co-founding the Thian Fa Foundation, and co-founding the Poh Tek Tung Foundation. He was a campaigner for the Thai Red Cross Society, donated 10,000 baht to build Chulalongkorn Hospital, and even helped people in China during the great earthquake in Teochew in 1918. Yee Gor Hong collected donations from Thailand to help people in need in China. For this reason, King Rama VI graciously bestowed him the title of "Phra Anuwat Ratchaniyom", the deputy head of the Royal Pages Department, and bestowed him the surname "Taechawanit".

Er Ger Fong worship is 100 baht per serving. There are staff on site to teach you how to pray. The incense cannot be lit. Free mineral water is provided. The closing time is 5-6pm. It depends on the crowd. Try to arrive before 5 o'clock.

The front side of the Shrine Er Ger Fong.

The statue of Er Ger Fong. Hong Taechawanit (Zheng Yifeng), who born 5 March 1851 in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China and died 5 March 1937 (aged 85-86) in Bangkok, Thailand. He also known as Er Ger Fong ('Second Brother Fong', rendered in Thai from Teochew as Yee Gor Hong), was a Chinese businessman, philanthropist, and secret Siam society member who was active in early twentieth-century.

In his early life, Zheng Yifeng was born in 1851 in Qiyuan Village, Chaozhou, Guangdong. His father, Zheng Shisheng (鄭詩生) was a peasant who fled China during the First Opium War but died en route to Thailand. His mother subsequently remarried and Zheng Yifeng himself moved to Thailand, settling down in Bangkok. While working for gambling magnate Liu Jibin (劉繼賓), Zheng became a member of the clandestine Chinatown-based 'Tian Di Hui' (天地會) or 'Heaven and Earth Society'. Zheng would become commonly referred to as 'Er Ge Fong' (二哥豐) or 'Second Brother Feng', because of his becoming the secret society's second-highest authority; he eventually became its leader after the death of his predecessor. Zheng successfully petitioned for King Chulalongkorn to grant him tax farming rights over gambling houses. In 1909, he dissented from the popular Chinese sentiment against the king's most recent tax reforms and refused to partake in a three- day-long strike action. In June 1918, Zheng was granted the surname Taechawanit (Tejavanija) and conferred the title of Phra Anuwat Ratchaniyom (พระอนุวัฒน์ราชนิยม) by King Vajiravudh. Hong Taechawanit began to build a conglomerate in Thailand, which comprised pawnshops, a printing press, a shipping line, a theatre and the biggest gambling house in the country. His mansion in Phlapphla Chai also served as his company headquarters. In addition to being a founder of schools in both Thailand and China, Hong Taechawanit bankrolled newspapers and charities. He made significant donations to his hometown in Guangdong, such as in 1918 when he gave 380.000 silver dollars to help relief efforts. Hong Taechawanit also sympathised with the Kuomintang led by Sun Yat Sen following the collapse of the China imperial government in 1911, he gifted Sun with an unspecified amount of ivory. Following a series of financial setbacks, most notably the loss of his tax farmingmlicense, Hong Taechawanit died on 5 March 1937 aged 84. Taechawanit Road, whose construction he financed, is now named after him. His mansion was donated to the state and became the present-day Phlapphachai Police Station. Because of his stature as a 'gambling lord'. Hong was deified as a 'luck-bringer' after his death and is popularly worshipped by Thai gamblers.

Photo taken with Er Ger Fong statue.

Altar for 'Heaven Earth Father Mother' 天地父母.

The banner biography of Er Ger Fong of written his history and life.

Photos for blessing ceremonies that conducted here with many top monks.

Counter for devotees to buy offerings, just opposite the shrine.

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Visiting Wat Pradoo (Pradu) BE2567 ~ LP Maha Surasak - Samut Songkhram - Thailand (Part 2/2).

Wat Pradoo was a very prosperous temple in Samut Songkhram. We can see a lot of association to the royal family as there were memorial halls hosting King Rama and depicting some of his life by boards giving information about the King. They also had a very beautiful decorated with air-cond amulet counter for 'renting' amulets.

LP Surasak ~ Wat Pradoo, Samut SongKhram province, ordained as Buddhist novice by LP Sud from Wat Kalong that LP Sud was magical expert in the past. Then LP Maha Surasak went to study the magic with LP Yod at Wat Kaew Chaloen who was expert to make holy thread. Moreover, LP Maha Surasak is expert o make “Takrut Maha Prab” and “Takrut Hua Jai LokaThat” that there are many wonderful experiences from these Takruts. LP Maha Surasak make Takrut by followed LP Jai, Wat Sadet’s method. LP Surasak said LP Jaeng who was former abbot of Wat Pradoo is very well known magical expert in the past had close disciple is LP Yim from Wat Nong Bua, KanchanaBuri province. Moreover, LP Yim has close disciples are LP Jai from Wat Sadet and LP Plain from Wat Chai Chumpon Chana Songkram. In addition, LP Jai had close disciple is LP Yod who is teacher of LP Maha Surasak. In free time, LP Maha Surasak like to visit LP Jur-ah (LP Cher) and helped LP Jur-ah to create BiaGae. Besides, LP Maha Surasak studied the magic to create Palakit from Ajahn Seng who is disciple of LP Boot from Wat Phrom Wiharn, PhetchaBuri province.

The new batch bucha from LP Surasak. Here the entrance for temple amulet counter.

Photos of LP Cher (Wat Klang Bang Kaew) with LP Surasak. During the time when LP Surasak helped to made the BiaGae.

The newspaper articles of LP Maha Surasak and Wat Pradoo.

Portrait and Display holy items by LP Surasak.

Photo taken inside the temple amulet counter.

Holy items by LP Maha Surasak.

This is Museum Royal Faith HM King Chulalongkorn Rama V, with a replica of a famous monk's statue and also display holy offering items by King Rama V and his statues. King Rama V once traveled to the temple Wat Pradoo from Chonlamark. Therefore it was established Museum of Royal Faith of King Rama V in the temple. Photo taken at the entrance.

The main altar with the White Jade Stone Phra Buddha statue.

The wax statues of Great master in Samut Songkhram.

Selfie with wax statue of former abbot LP Jaeng - Wat Pradoo.

Altar for Brahman Phra Phrom, Hermit Lersi and statues of King Rama.

Royal portrait of His Majesty King Phutthaloetla Naphalai, King Rama II (reigned from 2352-2367) was a King who had great virtues in the fields of government, public health, and arts and culture in many aspects, such as architecture, music, literature and drama. 

The portrait and statue of King Chulalongkorn. There is an exhibition on King Rama V's biography, consisting of a small carved statue of him and other display items-photographs, sign boards giving information about the King.

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Visiting Wat Pradoo (Pradu) BE2567 ~ LP Maha Surasak - Samut Songkhram - Thailand (Part 1/2).

Wat Pradoo (Pradu) ~ Phra Aram Luang, was a very old temple built in the late Ayutthaya period. In the Rattanakosin time King Rama V, for the respect he had for Luang Pu Jaeng the Wat Pradu abbot at that time, paid a visit by river to the temple and also had his breakfast there. The principal royal offerings from the King to the temple have been of great value until these days. Nowadays walk around the Wat Pradoo, temple Ubosot, the Wiharn, the Museum, see ancient Thai art and Statues by taking photos with many beautiful angles. The atmosphere is shady and peaceful, suitable for relaxing the mind. Don't forget to pay respect to Luang Phor Yai, the principal Buddha image in the Wat Pradoo, Luang Pu Jaeng (former abbot) and LP Maha Surasak (current abbot).

Phra Hanuman Maha Prab, wielding the power of 6 arms 2 legs. Acrobatic and soaring by holding all weapons. Declare victory from the statue “Sala Maha Prab” which is the legend of Wat Pradoo. Summoning the power of holiness and penance Hanuman Maha Prab stat helps support one's destiny. Stay safe from all dangers, invulnerable, merciful and popular. this talisman stems from the wicha (magical power) lineage of Luang Phor Khong ~ Wat Bang Kapom. This Phra Hanuman has the power to overcome everything, can stay away from danger and improve luck. Enemies who can foresee danger in advance and have malicious intentions against themselves will not succeed. It can also add charm to yourself and is loved by men, women and children. In addition can also defeat your competitors. Win over your competitors. Authority peoples will listen and respect the wearer.

Sala building and it main altar in Wat Pradoo.

This is Museum Royal Faith HM King Chulalongkorn Rama V, with a replica of a famous monk's statue and also display holy offering items by King Rama V and his statues. King Rama V once traveled to the temple Wat Pradoo from Chonlamark. Therefore it was established Museum of Royal Faith of King Rama V in the temple. See more inside photos in part 2.

The back side of temple graveyard.

The building hall with teakwood pillar and wall.

Spacious area with various Pavilion at left and right side of Wat Pradoo.

Prayer Hall with Phra Buddha statues venerated along the spacious hall.

Phra Putthacharn Toh statue inside the hall with ceiling Mural Phra Hanuman.

The Phra Buddha and past abbot statues inside the hall with ceiling Mural Phra Hanuman.

Photo taken with Ubosot Wat Pradoo.

The highlight is Phra Buddha LP Yai (Phra Buddha Chinnasi Barami Saen) a sacred Buddha image venerated inside the Ubosot Wat Pradoo. It is believed that praying for good fortune, money, and business will bring good results.

The spacious area of parking and Ubosot of Wat Pradoo with long surrounding wall.

Another entrance with Tao Wessuwan guards at front.

The awesome Thai teakwook Palace His Holiness Somdet Phra Yansangwon ~ Museum Somdet Phra Sangharaja Sakon Mahaparinayok.

The beautiful temple gate.

Phra Phrom head at top building.

The shrine of elephant.

Very unique and beautiful of Phayanak Naga constrict the roof mondop.

The temple jetty for Canal Klong Pradu. For saturday, sunday and public holiday Rom Bowon Market is open here and next site of temple.

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