Erawan Shrine Religious Site

Address: Erawan Shrine (San Phra Phrom), Ratchaprasong Intersection, Bangkok, Thailand

Hours: Open daily, 24 hours (shrine always accessible; surrounding traffic restrictions vary)

Admission: Free (donation offerings customary at the shrine)

The Erawan Shrine is a small open-air shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok that contains a four-faced statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai form of the Hindu god Brahma. It was established in the mid 20th century and has become a prominent place of devotion and ritual in the city.

The shrine is known for frequent offerings of flower garlands, incense and for traditional Thai dancers who perform as acts of gratitude or supplication arranged by worshippers. The compact site attracts both local devotees and many visitors because of its central location and distinctive ritual activity.

The shrine was originally erected during construction-related works in the area in the 1950s and later became a permanent devotional site maintained by local communities and business interests. It has remained a high-profile religious landmark within Bangkok’s busy shopping and hotel district.

The shrine sits at the Ratchaprasong commercial intersection near the Grand Hyatt Erawan and is easily reached from the BTS Skytrain at Chidlom.

• Four-faced Brahma: The shrine houses a four-faced statue of Phra Phrom (the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma) and is a focus for offerings and traditional dance rituals.
• City-centre location: Located at the busy Ratchaprasong intersection beside the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel and within walking distance of BTS Chidlom station.

The shrine is at Ratchaprasong intersection, a short walk from Chidlom BTS station (exit 1) or Ratchadamri BTS station. It sits between major shopping centres like CentralWorld and the Grand Hyatt Erawan.

• Visit within the early morning before business hours on nearby Ratchaprasong roads to feel the shrine in quieter light
• Dress respectfully - no shoes on the shrine platform - and watch the tiny ritual economy of flower wreath sellers and musicians
• Most visitors give small offerings of jasmine garlands; observe quietly if a ceremony is in progress