Phra Archan Phat Ariyo, Abbot of Wat Nathawee, Nathawee District, Songkhla Province.
Phra Archan Phat Ariyo (or Ajahn Phat) was born in B.E. 2509 (1966) in Phatthalung Province, Thailand. He entered monkhood early, being ordained as a novice at the age of 13 at Wat Pring. When he reached 20 years old, he officially took full ordination as a Buddhist monk at the same temple. Seeking deep spiritual growth, he dedicated himself intensely to meditation practice. His commitment and discipline led him to become the abbot of Wat Nathawee in Songkhla Province in B.E. 2536 (1993).
The "Three-Eyed Monk" (Phra Sam Ta): Phra Archan Phat is widely renowned for possessing extraordinary mental power and spiritual concentration. Because of his profound insight and ability to foresee future events, devotees affectionately refer to him as "Phra Sam Ta" (meaning the monk with the "third eye" to see the future).
Phra Archan Phat Ariyo is located in Songkhla province near the southern border; under his guidance, Wat Nathawee has grown significantly. His sacred amulets—ranging from Bullet Takruts and Pidta to various protective talismans—are heavily sought after not only by locals in Thailand but also internationally by devotees across Malaysia and Singapore due to numerous reported accounts of protection, safety, and miraculous experiences.
He is a famous guru monk of southern Thailand who specializes in Vipassana meditation and powerful magical arts. The sacred objects and talismans created and consecrated by him (such as Takrut, guru monk coins, or various statuettes) are extremely popular among disciples both in Thailand and internationally (especially Malaysians and Singaporeans).
Phra Archan Phat Ariyo is highly renowned for Maha Ut (invulnerability), Kongraphan Chadtri (invulnerability against weapons), and safe evasion from all dangers, as well as Metta Mahaniyom (great charm and universal popularity) and good fortune according to the southern guru monk lineage.