Thao Maha Brahma

"At the end of 1956, the Union of Thai Hotel and Tourism Company Limited, the founder of Erawan Hotel, was told by Rear Admiral Luang Suwichanphaet, who specialized in astrology, that laying foundation ceremony of the hotel was not the auspicious time. It must be corrected by building a shrine of the Thao Maha Brahma and Spirit House in the area of the hotel. Following the advice, the image of the Thao Maha Brahma was enshrined in the hotel area on November 9th, 1956. A worship ceremony of the image has been held on this day every year since then. The image is made of plaster covered with gold. It was designed and sculpted by Mr. Chit Phimkowit, a sculptor of the Fine Arts Department."

Location

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Nearest BTS/MRT station:

BTS Chit Lom

What's Nearby?

Worth a Visit?

Located at the intersection of Ratchadamri and Phloen Chit roads, it is in the center of the major commercial activity in Bangkok.

Given its importance to Bangkokians and the beauty of the shrine, it is worth at least a brief stop. It's easy to get to from the BTS and the elevated walkway provides excellent views.

Photos, information and links on this page current as of January 2024