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[BlueDragon193]

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.

What about the Hindu Elephant shrine @ Huay Khwang junction.?
Please advice.

[Thailord]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

What about the Hindu Elephant shrine @ Huay Khwang junction.?
Please advice.

It surface there not too long ago only a few years back as I don't recalled it was there 6-7 years back.

I am also interested to know whether any brothers know anything about this place?

[bestbest]

Originally Posted by Bushnell 1918cb

In my view,it's better to get your apparel @ Queenway Shopping Ctr as most of the stuffs in pratunam are not genuine. The real stuffs are more expensive than SG unless you bump into a sales promotion. cheers.

Ya, either fake or QC rejected ones. Even promotion/stock clearance at shopping centres almost same price as those atrium sales in sg. Bo biah la

[indianmagicoil]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

What about the Hindu Elephant shrine @ Huay Khwang junction.? Please advice.

I'm not so sure what kind of info u guys are looking for but here is my 2 satangs worth... The shrine is at the Huay Kwang/Rachada junction. Can't miss it coz its an open air place all lit up with a huge golden statue of Ganesh. Looks like its open 24 hours and like any regular shrine u take off shoes, go in, pay for your offerings & pray.

There is 3 or 4 fortune tellers that ply their trade just outside the temple along Rachada Road. Looks popular coz always got some puyings waiting for their turn.

Directions: take MRT to Huay Kwang. Same directions as my earlier post to Noi Seafood but cross the road at the junction instead of turning left into Huay Kwang market.

[BlueDragon193]

Originally Posted by naemlo

1) Naemlo 13-18/1
2) Agent007 11-14/1

Uncle, do I need to fall in too.?
Will be there on 13 - 16/1 and with a friend coming in on 14 - 16/1.

Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

I'm not so sure what kind of info u guys are looking for but here is my 2 satangs worth... The shrine is at the Huay Kwang/Rachada junction. Can't miss it coz its an open air place all lit up with a huge golden statue of Ganesh. Looks like its open 24 hours and like any regular shrine u take off shoes, go in, pay for your offerings & pray.

There is 3 or 4 fortune tellers that ply their trade just outside the temple along Rachada Road. Looks popular coz always got some puyings waiting for their turn.

Directions: take MRT to Huay Kwang. Same directions as my earlier post to Noi Seafood but cross the road at the junction instead of turning left into Huay Kwang market.

Being staying and passing there many a times in Huay Khwang, I wonder what does the devotee really asked for..maybe love.

[indianmagicoil]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

I wonder what does the devotee really asked for..maybe love.

Hmm... go and find out and post a FR here?

ITM until I can find the name of the temple with that beheaded convict heres another shrine that those who want some lucky numbers or "siam" NS can go and try. Remember that Thai vampire show Nangnak? Apparently she did exist and there is a very popular shrine where is she worshipped. An extract from another website...

Apart from general blessings and protection, Mae Naak is benevolent at giving out winning lottery numbers. On the eve of the lottery draw, the shrine is particularly busy. Ticket sellers, fortunetellers, and merit-offering vendors of fish and bird flock the area, and they all seem to enjoy lucrative business. Mae Naak, furthermore, is popular among young men who are going to attend another "lucky draw", the so-called "red bean black bean" draft. Since Nang Naak's grief and misfortune was caused by military conscription, she is believed to detest the call-ups and naturally becomes the patron deity for those who want to get out of it. Notwithstanding, bestowing fertility and pregnancy are not her specialty. Expectant mothers are advised to avoid visiting her for obvious reason.

HOW TO GET THERE: Take the BTS to On Nut station. On the east side of Sukhumwit Road, you will find Soi 77. Wat Mahabute is about 900 metres down this road on the left. Look out for Soi 7. The temple is alongside a canal at the end of Soi 7.

[reedsteel]

Originally Posted by naemlo

1) Naemlo 13-18/1
2) Agent007 11-14/1

I will be in BBK from 12 - 15 Jan . What is this fall-in thing ? Are u guys going to meet for seafood dinner or to other "healthy" joints ??:

[yinyang]

Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

Instead of what most people do when they come to Bangkok and pray at the Erawan 4 Face Budda..
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.
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.

You a true bkk vet. Myself a free sinner, but did my bit 2X in Wat Hualampong. You scribble your name on slip and paste on the coffins (unfortunate who ill afford funeral).

For more touristy temple visit, there's the Erawan Museum (with big elephant monument + heads) near Samut Prakan. Interesting place

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Uncle, do I need to fall in too.?
Will be there on 13 - 16/1 and with a friend coming in on 14 - 16/1.

Peng you... see ya.

Originally Posted by reedsteel

I will be in BBK from 12 - 15 Jan . What is this fall-in thing ? Are u guys going to meet for seafood dinner or to other "healthy" joints ??:

We will good boy, help each other to bargain during shopping, go library do some research, lastly temples pray pray and back hotel sleeping



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1) Naemlo 13-18/1
2) Agent007 11-14/1
3) BlueDragon193 13-16/1
4) BlueDragon193's peng you 14-16/1
5) reedsteel 12-15/1
6) alexey 11-15/1
7) Bushnell 1918cb 16-18/1


Bushnell 1918cb and Naemlo going on 9 temples a day tour on 17/1.... anyone interested??

[Thailord]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Bushnell 1918cb and Naemlo going on 9 temples a day tour on 17/1.... anyone interested??

For those not going, please pray for us to HUAT in year 2010 and all the years to come so we can help to cheong BKK and help with the Thai economic in return....many thanks!

[indianmagicoil]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Latest update....
1) Naemlo 13-18/1
2) Agent007 11-14/1
3) BlueDragon193 13-16/1
4) BlueDragon193's peng you 14-16/1
5) reedsteel 12-15/1
6) alexey 11-15/1
7) Bushnell 1918cb 16-18/1
Bushnell 1918cb and Naemlo going on 9 temples a day tour on 17/1.... anyone interested??

Can I join u guys when u go shopping for puyings and browse the library at ap naams? BTW heres my list of the 9 Lucky Temples in Bangkok...

1. Wat Arunrajchawararam or Wat Jang or Temple of Dawn
วัดอรุณราชวรารามวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: A glorious life

2. Wat Rakang Kositaram
วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: To be admired and loved

3. Wat Phrasrirattanasassadaram or Wat Phra Kaew
วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม หรือ วัดพระแก้ว
Blessing: Endless wealth and prosperity

4. Wat Phrachetuphonwimonmankalaram or Wat Pho
วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลารามราชวรมหาวิหาร หรือ วัดโพธิ์
Blessing: Calmness is happiness, to live peacefully

5. Wat Chanasongkram
วัดชนะสงครามราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Conquer all obstacles

6. Wat Suthat Thepwararam
วัดสุทัศนเทพวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: To posses great visions

7. Wat Kalayanamit
วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Having a safe journey and good friends

8. Wat Srakesa Rajavaramahavihara or Wat Sraket or Golden Mount
วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Create auspicious vision

9. Wat Bowornniwet Vihara Rajaworavihara
วัดบวรนิเวศวิหาร
Blessing: Having good things in life

Originally Posted by yinyang

You a true bkk vet. You scribble your name on slip and paste on the coffins... there's the Erawan Museum (with big elephant monument + heads) near Samut Prakan.

555... not vet lah, still many thing to learn. Just post coz Erawan shrine anybody knows. BTW bros if going to Wat Hualampong also can bring used clothes for the poor but please ah... dun give rags hor! One it insults the dignity of the poor, Two dun malu Singapore people and Three it earns you no merit. Wah... Samut Prakan glai mak and dun think its worth the trouble to travel so far out unless u stay in Krungthep long time and nothing else to do.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

Can I join u guys when u go shopping for puyings and browse the library at ap naams? BTW heres my list of the 9 Lucky Temples in Bangkok...

No problem, if u interested pm me your contact. I thinking of going to Ayuttaya. Thinking of go Puthaisawan. I want to rent another JTK bucha.

[Playman]

Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

Can I join u guys when u go shopping for puyings and browse the library at ap naams? BTW heres my list of the 9 Lucky Temples in Bangkok...

1. Wat Arunrajchawararam or Wat Jang or Temple of Dawn
วัดอรุณราชวรารามวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: A glorious life

2. Wat Rakang Kositaram
วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: To be admired and loved

3. Wat Phrasrirattanasassadaram or Wat Phra Kaew
วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม หรือ วัดพระแก้ว
Blessing: Endless wealth and prosperity

4. Wat Phrachetuphonwimonmankalaram or Wat Pho
วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลารามราชวรมหาวิหาร หรือ วัดโพธิ์
Blessing: Calmness is happiness, to live peacefully

5. Wat Chanasongkram
วัดชนะสงครามราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Conquer all obstacles

6. Wat Suthat Thepwararam
วัดสุทัศนเทพวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: To posses great visions

7. Wat Kalayanamit
วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Having a safe journey and good friends

8. Wat Srakesa Rajavaramahavihara or Wat Sraket or Golden Mount
วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Blessing: Create auspicious vision

9. Wat Bowornniwet Vihara Rajaworavihara
วัดบวรนิเวศวิหาร
Blessing: Having good things in life

Wow....you sound like a Thai already...hahhaha! Great info! Thanks~!

[adidas88]

Originally Posted by Playman

Wow....you sound like a Thai already...hahhaha! Great info! Thanks~!

he dun sound like a thai ... he is the thai ... chok dee ...

[indianmagicoil]

Originally Posted by naemlo

No problem, if u interested pm me your contact. I thinking of going to Ayuttaya. Thinking of go Puthaisawan. I want to rent another JTK bucha.

Ayuttaya I have no info but can't join u as I'm going back on 16th. BTW whats a "JKT bucha"?

Originally Posted by Playman

Wow....you sound like a Thai already...hahhaha! Great info! Thanks~!

Hello Big Bro! Long time no hear from yah! Busy? 555... I dun even sound like one yet... you still much better than me... but u r welcome for the info... dig here & there to share with bros here.