Namo Chang Thong Apologizes for Gold Buddha's Head Drama

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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A goldsmith apologized and clarified a controversy surrounding a 50-baht gold Buddha's head, explaining his intentions were to help and that the situation was due to a misunderstanding of the casting process.

•Namo Chang Thong, a goldsmith, has apologized for a misunderstanding regarding a 50-baht gold Buddha's head.
•He explained that his shop offers free metal testing and that the item in question was found to be brass on the outside, requiring further investigation.
•The controversy stemmed from the casting method, where the gold was reportedly filled inside a brass mold, making external detection impossible.
•Namo Chang Thong stated his intention was to help and he has communicated with all parties involved, including the abbot and the person who brought the item for inspection.

Overview

•Namo Chang Thong apologized and stated that his intention was to help and that he accepts all criticism.
•On May 5, 2026, the Namo Baan Chang Thong gold shop posted an explanation regarding the 50-baht gold Buddha's head controversy.
•Namo Chang Thong offered to help inspect the metal of the Buddha's head for free.
•The person who brought the Buddha's head stated it contained no less than 45 baht of gold, and video call with the abbot was made as a witness.
•The external metal was identified as brass, and further testing like cutting or drilling would be required to confirm the presence of gold inside.
•Namo Chang Thong advised the abbot to inquire with the craftsman who cast it, as they would best know the process.
•On the program 'Hoh Krase', the casting craftsman explained that the technique involved creating a brass mold, pouring gold inside, and then covering it with plaster.
•A physical examination of the Buddha's head has been conducted, confirming the presence of gold.

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Key Quotes

นะโม ช่างทอง

"I would like to explain the story from the beginning. My shop helps inspect metal for free for everyone who comes in, and many people bring items for inspection daily."

ผมขออนุญาตเล่าเรื่องราว ตั้งแต่แรกครับ ร้านผมจะช่วยตรวจสอบโลหะ (ฟรี) ให้กับทุกคนที่มาที่ร้าน และทุกวันจะมีผู้นำมาตรวจสอบเยอะมาก

นะโม ช่างทอง

"If there is real gold, it will put everyone's mind at ease because both the abbot and the person who brought it recounted similar events that day about the gold being poured into the mold."

หากจะมีทองอยู่จริงก็จะทำให้ทุกคนสบายใจ เพราะทั้งท่านจะอาวาสและผู้ที่นำมาก็ได้เล่าเหตุการณ์ในวันนั้นคล้ายกัน ว่ามีการเททองลงในแบบจริง ๆ

นะโม ช่างทอง

"If I had known the process from the beginning, that it was melted and refilled again, I could have offered many more methods to benefit everyone."

ถ้าผมรู้ กระบวนการทำตั้งแต่ทีแรก ว่ามีการหลอมและกรอกใหม่อีกครั้ง ผมก็คงจะช่วยให้คำแนะนำได้อีกหลายวิธีเพื่อให้เกิดประโยชน์ต่อทุกคน

นะโม ช่างทอง

"My intention was genuinely to help. I accept all criticism to improve myself and develop further."

เจตนาของผมคืออยากช่วยจริงๆครับ กระผมน้อมรับทุกคำวิจารณ์ เพื่อที่จะไปปรับปรุงตนเองให้พัฒนาดีขึ้นต่อไปครับ

Key Entities

Person

Namo Chang Thong(นะโม ช่างทอง)

A goldsmith who apologized and clarified a controversy regarding a Buddha's head.

Chaotong(ช่างโต้ง)

A goldsmith who discussed the situation with Namo Chang Thong.

Casting Craftsman(ช่างหล่อ)

The craftsman who explained the specific technique used to cast the Buddha's head.

The Abbot(ท่านเจ้าอาวาส)

The abbot who was a witness to the initial casting and later involved in clarifying the situation.

Organization

Namo Baan Chang Thong Gold Shop, Diamond Gold & Jewelry(ร้านทำทองนะโมบ้านช่างทอง เพชร ทอง & จิวเวอรี่)

The gold shop that posted an explanation regarding the gold Buddha's head controversy.

Object

50 Baht Gold Buddha's Head(พระเกศมาลา ทองคำ 50 บาท)

The item at the center of a controversy due to its perceived gold content and casting method.