Thailand's spiritual sites attract young locals facing uncertain life

'Mutelu tourism' market seen growing 40% amid good-luck charm boom

20231107N Sri Mahamariamman Temple

The colorful Hindu temple Sri Maha Mariamman in Bangkok features statues of various deities. (Photo by Kenya Akama)

KENYA AKAMA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Spiritual tourism is proving lucrative in Thailand, where visitors are making pilgrimages to sites in the capital city and beyond or snapping up food and clothes seen as bringing good fortune.

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