Thai penis amulets (palad khik)

from the BangkokLibrary.com

Thai penis amulets are a common sight in Thailand. Known in Thai as palad khik (ปลัดขิก) pronounced bpà-làt-kìk, these amulets usually measure less than 4 cm in length and may be carved from wood, bone, or horn. Amulets cast from metal (especially bronze and brass) are very common, and those cast in resin are relatively easy to find. Some amulets are plain or have very simple decoration, but others are intricately detailed, often incorporating the shapes of animals including monkeys, snakes and tigers. All have one thing in common: they are worn or carried (by Thai males) in the belief that they may afford special protection or good luck.

Larger (sometimes much larger) phallic objects are also used by men and women to bring good luck and prosperity. Although it may be an unusual sight for a westerner, it's certainly not uncommon to find a large wooden penis placed next to the ingredients in an authentic Thai restaurant.

More pictures of small Thai penis amulets (palad khik):

I own a Thai penile amulet made of wood, painted and inscribed, shown here:

Perhaps some readers from Thailand can identify it, read the inscriptions on it and tell me more about it in the comments below.  Thanks.

This post would not be complete without showing a typical guy from Thailand that would wear such amulets: