Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
At the risk of asking a dumb question, why do Chinese tourists in particular tend to congregate at this place in Bangkok? Is there some cultural connection that I'm missing here?
For good fortune, particularly financial/business. The 4-faced deity at Erawan (actually Hindu here I believe) represents ability to figuratively see in all directions. Attracts those of Chinese descent e.g. Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, HK, not only China.