| In this largely Buddhist country, you will find a | | | | angels for the land. These types of structures are |
| countless number of spirit houses or worship | | | | reminiscent of a typical Thai Buddhist temple that |
| shrines located at every possible place in the city | | | | stands on top of a mounting of any kind. Many of |
| of Bangkok. As you stroll through the busy | | | | these spirit houses are made of different types |
| streets, it is easy to notice in the midst of the | | | | of materials such as wood, glass and concrete |
| vendors and shops, the sudden appearance of a | | | | amid other materials, and primarily holds a figure |
| small spirit house. This is a deep reflection of the | | | | of a guardian angel. |
| superstitious Thai culture that not only believes in | | | | Another popular type of spirit houses, are the |
| Buddhism, but has their faith intertwined with that | | | | San Phra Brahm which is believed to be the shrine |
| of Hinduism and Animism. Thai people beliefs | | | | of a Hindu god known as Phra Brahma. These |
| proceed on to include faith in land gods, ghosts, | | | | structures are located usually near major offices |
| local spirits and legendary water snakes, and their | | | | and homes, and crowds of people flock in to pay |
| influence to bring luck and blessings on their daily | | | | their respect to this Hindu idol. A popular spirit |
| lives. At many of these different spirit houses, it | | | | house of this kind is the Erawan shrine. |
| is common to see people offer up garlands, | | | | A more simple and temporary form of spirit |
| flowers and incense sticks. | | | | houses are those which are set up at construction |
| There are 4 types of spirit houses commonly | | | | sites with the hope that this abode would bring |
| found in Bangkok. If you see a wooden type of | | | | good luck and personal safety to the people at |
| structure that is held by 4 pillars, it is the San Jao | | | | work. |
| Tii type of spirit house that is supposed to house | | | | Tourists looking to explore Bangkok’s diverse |
| the lord spirits of the land. The name means | | | | culture and visit the city’s attractions from a |
| “Abode for the Land Lord of the Place”. | | | | Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel, can stay at the |
| Influenced by the animistic faith, these houses | | | | Bangkok Grand President complex. This classy and |
| usually contain figures of a male and a female | | | | comfortable apartment complex offers luxurious |
| accompanied by figurines of offerings. | | | | Bangkok serviced apartments which make for an |
| The San Pra Phoom spirit houses which when | | | | ideal base for exploration due to its central |
| translated reads “Abode of the Land's | | | | location. |
| Guardian Angel” is believed to house guardian | | | | |