Towering over the vibrant Ratchaprasong Square, Erawan Shrine, haven to the Hindu god Brahma outshines seven other shrines dedicated to deities like Ganesha, Trimurti, Uma, Lakshmi, Chatumaharajika, Indra, and Narayana.
But amidst the spiritual serenity, tragedy struck in 2015, when the Erawan Shrine became the unexpected target of a bombing, claiming 20 lives and injuring 125. Shockingly, an ethnic Uighur dissident and an accomplice were arrested for this horrendous act that shook the tourist haven, particularly popular among Chinese visitors.
Despite the scars of the past, Wisit Suthathirarat, a director of the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association, remains optimistic. He anticipates a revival in foreign arrivals, crediting the upcoming Moxy Bangkok hotel, nestled within the Market Bangkok shopping mall. Managed by Marriott…
