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Erawan Shrine, Bangkok, Thailand
The Erawan Shrine, located in the bustling Ratchaprasong district of Bangkok, is one of the city's most revered and visited religious sites. Dedicated to Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma, the shrine is renowned for its beautiful statue and the constant stream of worshippers and visitors. Its unique blend of Hindu and Thai cultural elements, combined with its location in a busy commercial area, makes the Erawan Shrine a significant and unique landmark in Bangkok.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), Bangkok, Thailand
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a contemporary arts and cultural hub located in the heart of Bangkok. Known for its striking architecture and dynamic programming, BACC serves as a focal point for the city's burgeoning art scene. The center offers a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and educational activities, making it a vibrant space for both artists and art enthusiasts. Its role in promoting contemporary art and culture has established BACC as a significant landmark in Bangkok's cultural landscape.
Do stand up when you hear the national anthem or royal anthem.
You may hear the Thai national anthem in public spaces (train stations, bus stations, markets etc.) at 8am and 6pm each day. Take your cue from others around you and stop what you are doing and stand still. If you are in a cinema, the royal anthem is usually played before the film and you should join everyone else in standing for this.
Etiquette advice for visiting Thai temples
Even if you’re not religious, a visit to a Buddhist temple (wat) can be a rewarding cultural experience. With around 95% of the Thai population identifying as Buddhist, the local wat plays an important role in Thai society.
Thai culture
Thai culture The way of life of Thai people in Thai society which is a pattern of good conduct and expression of feelings and thoughts in various situations that members of Thai society can know, understand, appreciate, accept, and practice together in Thai society include:
Type of culture
There are 2 types
Thai culture language
The Thai language has 4 regions and it is popular to use a common language for speaking.
Thai Culture Dressing
Dressing in ancient times
Christmas in Bangkok
A Guide to Bangkok Christmas Events & Festivals
Royal Barge Procession
Every year the Chao Praya River plays host to the Royal Barge Procession, an ancient tradition revived by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok
What You Need to Know About Bangkok Jay Festival
Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival)
Originating in China, where the legend of revolutionary heroes on a full moon night was born, the Moon Festival takes on a new meaning here in Bangkok.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This highly ceremonial event marks an auspicious beginning to the new planting season every year.
Songkran in Bangkok
The Nationwide Water Fight That Soaks Bangkok Every April
Chinese New Year in Bangkok
Watch Lion Dances and Firecrackers in Chinatown Bangkok
Wangderm Palace
Wangderm Palace, also called Phra Racha Wang Derm, was built to mark the establishment of the new capital in Thonburi.
Trimurti Shrine in Bangkok
Trimurti Shrine in Bangkok is where lovelorn singles wearing red turn up every Thursday evening at 9.30pm.
Bangkok Phallic Shrine
The Bangkok Phallic Shrine (also referred to as Tubtim or Tuptim Shrine) is uniquely adorned with hundreds of phalluses ranging from small wooden carvings to 3-metre-tall stone sculptures decorated with ribbons.
Mae Nak Shrine in Bangkok
Mae Nak Shrine in Bangkok is the site of the well-known local folktale, Mae Nak Prakanong or ‘The Mother Nak of Prakanong District’.
Ganesha Shrine in Bangkok
The Ganesha Shrine in Bangkok is directly adjacent to the Trimurti Shrine in front of CentralWorld shopping mall.
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church is a Roman Catholic church in Thonburi that offers an impressive sight with its imposing neoclassical architecture.
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace was used as a summer dwelling by the Siamese royalty and their consorts.
Wat Thepthidaram
Originally called Wat Ban Phraakrai Suanluang, this temple was built between 1836 and 1839 by order of King Rama III.
Wat Suwannaram
Known for its wonderful original murals, Wat Suwannaram is a little-known and rarely-visited temple in Thonburi, not far from the Royal Barges Museum.
Wat Ratchapradit
Located in Rattanakosin, not far from the Grand Palace, the diminutive and yet striking Wat Ratchapradit dates back to the late-19th century and belongs to the Thammayut Nikai Buddhist sect. King Rama IV had it built on a former coffee plantation.
Wat Ratchabophit
Both the wiharn (prayer hall) and ubosot (ordination hall) in Wat Ratchabophit have typically Thai exteriors.
Wat Rakhang Khositaram
An ancient temple located in Thonburi, next to the Chao Phraya River, Wat Rakhang Khositaram was originally built in the Ayutthaya period.
Wat Kalayanamit
Despite dominating the western bank of the Chao Phraya River with its giant temple structure, Wat Kalayanamit is often overlooked by tourists, city guides, and even locals.
Wat Intharawihan
A soaring, 32-metre-high standing Buddha is what defines Wat Intharawihan, which borders Wisut Kasat Road at the northern edge of Banglamphu.
Wat Chana Songkhram
Proof that the sacred can survive amid the profane is Wat Chana Songkhram.
Wat Bowon Niwet
On top of the obvious religious significance, Wat Bowon Niwet has added sacredness due to its long-standing connections with the Thai royal court, making it especially important for Thais.
Wat Pathum Wanaram
At the time of founding, this area was accessible only by khlong (canal) and was still surrounded by rice fields.
Wat Benjamabhopit
Wat Benjamabhopit, most commonly called Wat Benja, was built by King Rama V in 1900 and is renowned for more than one reason.
Wat Prayoon in Bangkok
Wat Prayoon, or Wat Rua Lek, sits on the western side of the Chao Praya river. Built during King Rama III’s reign, the temple’s outstanding features include a large inverted bell-shaped chedi (pagoda), turtle ‘mountain’ housing spirit houses and a pond where visitors can feed the turtles.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam in Bangkok
Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of the oldest and most impressive Buddhist temples in Bangkok.
Loha Prasat Temple
Loha Prasat Temple in Bangkok Old Town is just next to the well-known Wat Saket (the Golden Mount), but it's not often talked about.