[3] In 1985, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo built and established Wat Pa Ban Koh in Udon Thani, Thailand.
[5] On November 11, 2008, Venerable Acariya Thoon died from pneumonia complications and a lung tumor.
[7] Venerable Acariya Thoon was believed to be one of the rare arahant monks of our time by his followers.
[8] Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo is known for his emphasis on wisdom and Sammaditthi (right view), the first step in the Noble Eightfold Path.
Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo authored an autobiography and over 20 texts, three of which have been translated into English.