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[2] [3] The Thai Constitution does not indicate any state religion, but promotes Buddhism, while guaranteeing religious freedom for all Thai citizens. Ramakien (the Thai version of Ramayana) is recognised as the country's national epic. [4] Many other people, especially among the Isan ethnic group, practise Tai folk religions.
The Seri Thai (Free Thai Movement) was an underground resistance movement against Japan founded by Seni Pramoj, the Thai ambassador in Washington. Led from within Thailand from the office of the regent Pridi, it operated freely, often with support from members of the royal family such as Prince Chula Chakrabongse, and members of the government ...
Thai literature reflects the history, culture, religion, and worldview of the Thai people, as well as their interactions with other nations and peoples. One of the earliest forms of Thai literature is the stone inscription, which records historical events, royal decrees, religious teachings, and cultural values.
Inner hall of the shrine of the god of Bo Lek Nam Phi, in Uttaradit Province, Thailand. The Tai folk religion, Satsana Phi or Ban Phi is the ancient native ethnic religion of Tai people still practiced by various Tai groups. [3] [1] Tai folk religion was dominant among Tai people in Asia until the arrival of Buddhism. It is primarily based on ...
Hinduism in Thailand is a minority religion followed by 84,400 (0.1%) of the population as of 2020. [1] Despite being a Buddhist-majority nation, Thailand has a very strong Hindu influence. The majority of Thai Hindus reside in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Phuket. Ramakien (the Thai version of Ramayana) is recognised as the country's national epic. [2]
Upload file; Special pages; ... History of religion in Thailand (1 C, 1 P) I. Islam in Thailand (3 C, ... Pages in category "Religion in Thailand"
The country has an area of 198,000 square miles (510,000 km 2) and population of 70 million.According to the government's National Statistics Office, approximately 94.8 percent of the population is Buddhist and 4.5 percent is Muslim; [5] however, non-governmental organizations, academics, and religious groups estimated that approximately 85 to 90 percent of the population is Theravada Buddhist ...
The known early history of Thailand begins with the earliest major archaeological site at Ban Chiang. Dating of artifacts from this site is controversial, but there is a consensus that at least by 3600 BCE, inhabitants had developed bronze tools and had begun to cultivate wet rice , providing the impetus for social and political organisation.