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What is it: One of Bangkok's best-loved open secrets – its nickname is the Lovers' Shrine. The Trimurti Shrine is a replica of an ancient statue from Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, and comprises three most powerful Hindu gods: Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. In their combined form they become Lord Trimurti, who represents love and unity. Lovelorn singles wearing red turn up every Thursday evening at 9.30pm, paying their respects to Trimurti with offerings of red roses – all in the name of love and in the hope that they'll meet their eternal sweethearts.
What to wish for: Love. Specifically, finding it, keeping it or getting it back. The traditional offering is nine red roses along with red incense sticks and red candles. Nine because it sounds like ‘moving forward’ in Thai – and red because it's Trimurti's colour and, well, love.
Time Out tip: Come here with a particular person in mind, not just a vague romantic aspiration. Thursday at 9.30pm is the moment when it is believed that the god will descend from heaven to collect wishes.
In front of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan. BTS Chit Lom or BTS Siam. Open 24 hours.