Sak Yan master, Ajahn Toy of Bangkok Thailand. Sak Yan are the mystical tattoos popular in Thailand.


Ajahn Toy Dabos of Bangkok is a reussee or a master in the 'hermit sage' tradition of Sak Yan. He performs his tasks whilst in trance possessed by the spirit of the Pho Khae, or the original hermit sage. Devotteee makes an offering before recieving his tattoo.


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