4 Must-visit Shrines to bring luck for the New Year

Thai people have a very spiritual outlook on life and worship at several shrines in Bangkok and throughout Thailand. If you are visiting Bangkok in the near future and want to wish for good luck for the coming year, there are a number of shrines near our hotel in Chidlom including:

• Ganesh Shrine – This famous shrine is very important to people of the Hindu faith and is one of the best-known shrines in the country. People from all over the world visit this shrine in front of CentralWorld shopping mall to pray for good luck at all times of the year but especially before New Year.
• Trimurti Shrine – The Trimurti Shrine or ‘Shrine of Love’ is another shrine that people can visit to wish for good luck. Located in front of CentralWorld shopping mall, this shrine is within close proximity to Centre Point Chidlom.
• Lakshmi Shrine – Located in Gaysorn Plaza, this place of homage to Hindu Gods and Goddesses is widely visited by both locals and tourists and is a popular place to pray for a good new year.
• Erawan Shrine – Perhaps the most visited shrine in Bangkok, the Erawan Shrine located on Ratchadamri Rod is visited by hundreds of people every day who wish for good luck in their life, not only for the New Year 2023 but further into the future as well.

Whether you are in Bangkok for pleasure, business or simply to wish for good luck, our hotel in Chidlom makes the perfect base. Contact us today to make a booking and have #alwaysagoodtime.