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Originally Posted by indianmagicoil
Instead of what most people do when they come to Bangkok and pray at the Erawan 4 Face Buddah shrine may I suggest the following:
1) Make a donation at Wat Hualampong. They collect money for poor people who cannot afford a decent funeral. Many Thais do that to make merit. Best part is the temple is open 24 hours. Wat is near the Hua Lampong MRT... confirm with your hotel/locals again.
2) If want to pray for gambling luck. There is a temple near either the Ekkamai or Thong Lor BTS station. Inside there is the mummified body of the last criminal executed old skool style (i.e. beheading). Thais pray to him for lucky numbers. Very sorry I can't remember the name of the temple but its along Sukhumvit road after Soi Thonglor vicinity.
3) If more hard working can do the 9 Temples Tour. They are all in the old part of Bangkok (Rattakosin/Chinatown area). Involves buying offerings at the temples. Suppose to change your luck and make merit in the process.
4) If even more hard working make a trip to Sri Racha to visit the White Dragon Prince made famous by Andy Lau and other Hong Kong stars. More info can be found at the Pattaya thread.
BTW I'm not Buddhist nor a spiritual guide. Bros who want to go and try what I suggested please do more research on your own and ask the locals. They would be more than willing to help.
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What about the Hindu Elephant shrine @ Huay Khwang junction.?
Please advice.
