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Phu Som Fao Sap is a name used to refer to a ghost or spirit who guards treasures that are precious treasures or national treasures, such as the treasure trove in the Ayutthaya kingdom, etc. or the guardians of these treasures

The story of the famous and well-known Phu Som. Until becoming a front page news in the newspaper occurred around the year 1957-01 at Ratchaburana Temple's treasure trove. When a group of treasure thieves excavated within the temple which took up to 3 days due to the enormous amount of wealth but when secretly brought out A miracle happened, especially Phra Saeng Khanchaisri. which is one of the royal regalia There was a dazzling light. But at the same time, the atmosphere of the sky was distorted. One of the smugglers later approached the police in a drunken state. admitted that he was the one who went in to excavate himself and returned the stolen goods to the authorities. In which those who participated in the movement received various events, such as losing consciousness in a sword dance in the middle of the market. Or the store that bought it had to go out of business, etc. The stolen objects are now only 20 percent returned and are displayed in the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, believed to be caused by the inspiration of Phu Som. watch over property

Famous people who have encountered Phu Som Fao Sap include Prince Peerapong Panudet. or Lord Bira The famous Thai Formula One racer in the pre-World War II era. He gave an interview on this story himself in 1961 to a meeting at the Spiritual Research Association of Thailand. that around mid-December 1960, the fact that he was a non-believer in spirits He had used a modern foreign tool at that time, a Mine detector, which could be used to dig for minerals or objects underground up to 20 meters deep while excavating at the abandoned temple of Wat Kudi. star According to the agreement with the Fine Arts Department that if any treasures are excavated, 90% will be given to the state and 10% will belong to you, but you can't find any amount. So there are people who say because he did not sacrifice or ask for permission from the sacred first Phu Som guards the property, thus inspiring the property to move away. But King Bira did not pay attention to him, without believing, and after excavating the valuables After he and his wife returned to the palace where they lived. On Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong District, that night he heard a loud "Chuck Cheek" noise, similar to someone digging outside. when he went out to look, he found none. But the sound was still loud and could change the source of the sound as well. even above the head of the bedroom until morning When he went to inspect, he did not find any traces.

Later, in the twilight at Wat Kudi Dao While excavating another valuable artifact as he raised his face He saw a figure in a small bush in front of the church, like a tall, muscular man unlike any other human being. Dress up like an ancient warrior Wearing a sleeveless shirt, short, narrow legs, dark blue, the whole set. It has big arms and a big neck. but without the head He said to himself, "This is a ghost," but he was not dismayed. and went to take a closer look and found that the spot where the figure appeared was actually a large piece of wood But grows in the basin below, so it is seen as a bush. When he brought this story to the villagers They confirmed that it was Grandfather Ginseng guards wealth It means that His Highness is almost digging up treasures. When he brought the story to the foreign friends who joined the group in this excavation also listened. The companion said that He himself saw the Headless Ghost appear as well. Later, he told the story to a monk who listened to Apinya. The monk then gave an answer to His Highness that the headless ghost that he saw He was a soldier of King U-Thong, whose name was "Pad" and cursed those who came to excavate. After that, that foreign friend of yours died at an untimely age. Personally, he himself was unsuccessful when doing business. Prince Bira admitted that In the past, he had never believed in spirits. but now you have believed because I have experienced it myself

However, in the view of scholars of the Department of History Faculty of Humanities Ramkhamhaeng University believes that the belief about Grandfather Ginseng guarding that property Unlikely to exist in the beliefs of contemporary Ayutthaya people. Due to referring to the evidence of the list of ghosts that appear in Phra Aiya, there is no record of Pu Som guarding the property. Or a ghost guarding the treasure in any way, including this belief is contrary to the belief in the beliefs of Theravada Buddhism that the Ayutthaya people trust as well. because the Theravada sect does not believe in the matter of the world After death, he will be born in the realm of fate. therefore assuming This belief probably came from India. Or it was created as a television drama until people understood that it was true

The story of Phu Som Fao Sap is referenced in many contemporary Thai cultures. made into a movie As well as many television dramas such as Phu Som Fao Sap on Channel 7 in 2007, starring Santi Weerabunchai, Suwanan Kongying and Phutharit Phrombandan, or adapted into a novel by Tomayanti. And made into a popular television drama in the middle of the year 2016, Pitsawat on Channel 31, etc..