DAILY PHOTO: Leng Buai Ia Shrine

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

IMG_2157Tucked away in the back alleys of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Leng Buai Ia is believed to be Thailand’s oldest Chinese shrine. It dates back to 1658. Chinese businessmen would come here to pray for prosperity.

 

DAILY PHOTO: Seaside Shrine

Taken in January 2014 in Patong.

Taken in January 2014 in Patong.

Taken January 2014 in Patong

Taken January 2014 in Patong.

From this little shrine one could view Patong Beach across Beach Road. It’s a small but very active shrine at the North end of Patong Beach. There was often someone burning incense or making an offering.