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| Street scene |
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| Covered sure alley |
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| Amulet dealer |
On
Maha Rat Road,
near the Grand Palace
and the Chao Phraya River
there is a picturesque street market held here every Sunday. It is
known as the amulet market. Each side of the street behind Wat
Mahathat
and Sanam Luang
is occupied by stalls selling all kinds of Budhist amulets that
attract a large crowd of Thai connoisseurs searching for their
adequate protection or a rare specimen. Some – included monks –
have their own foldable magnifying-glass to get a better close-up
look at the samples. Interested collectors can also buy specialized
magazines on amulets. In fact, there is more to see than just
religious amulets. There are also charms and talismans like shark or
tiger teeth. Other items include stones or gems or a vast array of
traditional medicines on sale. Some other dealers sell old coins or
banknotes. Whatsoever, it remains a fascinating place to observe
people and all the trading activities. Of course like anywhere else
here in Thailand there is food and beverages amidst all the street
amulet dealers.
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| Maharat Road corner building |
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| Set of amulets for sale |
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