Thailand Culture
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Thailand is one of the largest travel destinations
in Southeast Asia. Thailand offers a rich, deeply spiritual
history that lives on through the lives of the Thai people
today.
The country is primarily Buddhist with beautiful temples
and quiet, peaceful monasteries. More than 90% of the population
claim Buddhism as their religion. The second largest religion
is Islam.
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For many years, Thailand was a kingdom. In 1932, a constitutional
monarchy was established and free elections selected members of
parliament, but the Thai people still hold the Monarchy in high
regard.
His Majesty Bumibol Adulyadej, who currently reigns, is respected
by Thais and the international community too. HM is ninth in the
line of the Chakri Dynasty and also referred to as King Rama IX.
More Information:
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