Amulet Market
Amulet Market
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Scentedlotus
Sydney, Australia11,648 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This market is the penultimate place to find a sacred amulet... To browse the myriad of small sacred pendants and cast statues of Buddhist deities and replica stupas is a wondrous experience ... No where else like it anywhere!
Written May 14, 2016
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,764 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
We liked wondering around these tight little streets, but theres really not many shopping options there. It's cool to see them work love though, but wouldn't get out of my way to go there.
Written November 25, 2019
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan7,345 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We wandered into the fascinating Tha Parachan Market serendipitously when we got off from Tha Maharaj Pier. At first we thought they were selling old coins and antique trinkets on tiny little tables. Then a man told us that these were actually religious charms and talismans bought by people to bring good luck and to ward off evil. He even explained how each type of amulet was believed to bring a specific kind of success. So all kind of people to buy these good luck charms from students to jilted boys, from taxi drivers to disgruntled daughter in laws, from monks to gangsters. There were amulets with images related to Buddhism, Animism and Hinduism ranging in price from 40 baht to thousands of baht. Some are so expensive or rare that they are only given on loan.The basic protective amulets have the image of Buddha on them. There were some pieces of ochre fabrics with Khmer alphabets inscribed on them. There were some interesting talismans like those shaped like a penis, child, maiden, elephant or the nine tailed lizard. There were also some amulets made of parts of animals and sticks of wood. Some shops were selling incense and candles too.
Written September 28, 2018
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Dad465
Birmingham, UK23 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Rubbish market. Nothing to see here for tourists.
Scam place where shop keepers scam foreigners.
Unpleasant atmosphere, smelly place , rats running around, cockroaches. If you want to completely waste a day go here.
Basically, forget this place and go to Chatuchak market.
Scam place where shop keepers scam foreigners.
Unpleasant atmosphere, smelly place , rats running around, cockroaches. If you want to completely waste a day go here.
Basically, forget this place and go to Chatuchak market.
Written May 29, 2024
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stephrab
New York City, NY891 contributions
Nov 2019
The Amulet Market is close to the Palace. Strongly encourage a visit. Dozens and dozens of stalls selling amulets and Buddha’s and other Buddhist religious items. Here is a real “local” market that many residents in Bangkok visit to buy for their own personal lives. It is hidden, so you MUST look for it.
Give yourself at least 30 - 45 minutes to wander the hidden little streets.
Give yourself at least 30 - 45 minutes to wander the hidden little streets.
Written November 27, 2019
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Chuck B
Steilacoom, WA824 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Hundreds and thousands of Buddhas, all shapes and sizes, jewels and talismans, old men peering through loupes, monks giving out bracelets for donations, this place has all the color and charm that you could ever want in a mercantile district. I can hang out here for hours just soaking up the ambience. My favorite out of the way stop in Bangkok.
Written November 26, 2019
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WFBTraveler3
Milwaukee, WI201 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Read about the Amulet Market when planing our trip. It sounded fascinating. It's an easy walk from the Royal Palace. There were a number of stalls selling amulets. Similar to other markets most stalls had the same or very similar amulets. It was not very crowded and we saw no monks. It was an interesting place to spend a half hour but nothing more than that. I went with high expectations that were not met. I would not recommend that you make it a destination or plan you day around it.
Written March 12, 2017
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Steve F
Melbourne, Australia292 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Visitors to Wat Po and the Grand Palace should definitely also make time to wander through the Amulet Market located along Maha Rat Road and Phraya Phet Alley. The market also entends from Maha Rat Road to the riverside. Hundreds of stalls sell the buddhist "good luck" charms, and it is fun getting lost in the narrow alleys, watching locals inspect prospective purchases through miniature magnifying glasses or haggling with the vendors. There are plenty of food, snack and drink stalls along the road as well.
Written October 8, 2015
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sabiansoldier
Castlebar, Ireland20 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Plenty of religious ornaments & paraphernalia. Not my thing exactly but it was nice to see "the real authentic Thailand" call in if you're passing by but don't go out of your way to visit there
Written October 5, 2018
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JSolitude
Ostend, Belgium1,075 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Many tourists wonder what the 'amulets' are about. They are a combination of superstitious beliefs mixed up with Buddhist and Hindu culture. The amulets depict mythological creatures or famous historical figures who supposed to have superpowers or performed miracles. The wearer of the amulet is supposed to be more lucky, healthier, attract fortune, ... Be aware these days most of the amulets are mass produced and thus far more of a curiosity and even Thai would claim these have no value what so ever. The amulets which were supposed to have magical powers contained for instances ashes, herbs, ... and the ancient ones can cost thousands if not millions of baht depending on how rare they are and what powers they supposed to have. Your appreciation for this place will largely coincide with your interest, appreciation and understanding of Hindu and Buddhist culture. For tourists not interested in culture the place might seam rundown and not worth of your time.
Also be aware Thai law states you can NOT export Buddhist paraphernalia, so if you decide to take the risk anyway and Thai custom checks your bags, they can confiscate anything depicting Buddha and fine you for breaking the law.
Also be aware Thai law states you can NOT export Buddhist paraphernalia, so if you decide to take the risk anyway and Thai custom checks your bags, they can confiscate anything depicting Buddha and fine you for breaking the law.
Written May 3, 2018
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Que cuesta la entrada?
Written October 3, 2018
Cerca del Templo Wat Mahatat, principal centro meditativo y monacal de Tailandia.
Aquà podéis ver horario de cantos y meditaciones abiertas a todos públicos, y Amulet market justo al lado para visitar en mismo viaje. "watmahathat
punto com. / vipassana-meditation/"
Written June 30, 2019
No. But the ones at the temples are authentic.
Written August 7, 2018
I believe it's open every day!
Written July 11, 2016
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