Archan Thep Pongsawadarn is a highly respected monk and spiritual master in Thailand. He is known for his expertise in Kuman Thong and Luk Thep. Luk Thep is a plastic doll manufactured in the way any doll might be. The only difference is that the doll has a living soul, which is believed to change people’s lives. br br The Luk Thep dolls have since become a large part of peoples’ lives in Thailand and a worldwide sensation. In January 2016, the media almost lost its mind when they learned that Thai Smile Airways would now permit the purchase of a seat for a Luk Thep doll. They issued a staff notice advising flight attendants to treat the dolls like children; owners could also buy them a meal on board the flight. By the time this news made headlines globally, the Thai people were already providing a home to Luk Thep dolls nationwide.