Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)vsMuseum of Siam
Both Museum of Siam and Erawan Shrine are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Erawan Shrine ranks slightly higher than Museum of Siam. Erawan Shrine is ranked #13 in Bangkok with approval from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Atlas Obscura and Frommer's.
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
Frommer's
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Frommer's "The Erawan Shrine is not old, but it is an interesting testament to the belief in spirits, in Thai society." Full review
Time Out "Thais seamlessly fuse modernity with spirit beliefs. This ability is encapsulated at the frenetic, smoky Hindu shrine to Brahma." Full review
Fodor's "The mix of burning incense, dancers in traditional dress, and many people praying is a memorable sight." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the most famous shrines in all of Thailand—and a place where your prayers are most likely to be heard." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture. " Full review
Frommer's "The Erawan Shrine is not old, but it is an interesting testament to the belief in spirits in Thai society...worshipers wafting bunches of incense and praying for success in love crowd the area. " Full review
Museum of Siam Time Out
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
Independent Frommer's
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out "The Museum Siam doesn't mythologise 'Big Man' heroes or mould facts to the nation-building ideology." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don’t let the neoclassical architecture of the house fool you; this modern museum presents the history of Thai culture as an interactive experience that will delight the whole family." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "So where are we?
Museum Siam in Khet Phra Nakhon is an interactive museum full of surprises" Full review
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You won't be able to see every room here, but don't miss the "classic" area; after walking through the history of Thai TV, you'll walk into a '60s-style diner with an old car out front—perfect for the 'gram.
Independent "Elsewhere, local history museum with a twist the Siam Museum is highly enjoyable for its ingenuitive displays and meditations on what it is to be Thai"
Frommer's "It is worth visiting while you’re in this part of town, especially if you have kids with you, as there are many hands-on exhibits...there are rooms dedicated to the importance of rice and bamboo " Full review
