Wat Leng Nei Yi: Pray for Blessings and Ward Off Bad Luck for Chinese New Year

Wat Leng Nei Yi, also known as Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, is an ancient Chinese temple located in the Chinatown area of Yaowarat. This temple features beautiful southern Chinese architecture and was built during the reign of King Rama V. During the Chinese New Year festival, Thai people of Chinese descent often come to make merit, pray for blessings, seek fortune, career advancement, and ward off bad luck. Traditionally, Chinese people would come to pray during the first nine days of the Chinese New Year, believing that deities would descend to bless them during this period. One of the beliefs is to pray to Tai Sui (known in Thai as Thao Wessuwan), a deity who protects one's destiny and grants fortune. It is common to register one's birth date at the temple for prayers to protect one's destiny throughout the year. This belief provides individuals with the confidence to face life's challenges. The most convenient way to get there is by taking the MRT subway and getting off at Wat Mangkon station, as there is no parking available at the temple.