Why does Thailand attach so much importance to Buddhism? Is it related to the history of Thailand to regard Buddhism as the national religion?
Buddhism is a traditional religion handed down from generation to generation in Thailand, and it is also the focus of Thai life. Buddhists account for 95% of the 47 million people. At present, more than 95% people in Thailand believe in Buddhism, and it is said that there are more than 30 thousand temples in the country; Bangkok, the capital of city of angels, is known as the Buddhist Temple Capital. Because all the kings of Thailand have protected Buddhism, Buddhism has become the national religion of Thailand, and monks are highly respected and have a great say in all walks of life. Even the royal ceremony, national education and life are all regulated by Buddhism. It is stipulated that when a man reaches the age of 20, he needs to be a monk for at least three months, go out to ask for a bowl every morning and eat nothing after noon. Most young monks are students. About 9,000 Buddhist colleges in Thailand teach Pali and Buddhism, and two other Buddhist universities only teach Buddhism. Older monks instruct meditation and practice, or devote themselves to teaching, church management and psychological counseling. In Thailand, temples are the main social education and charity institutions, so they have many social functions, such as offering worship to monks and believers, setting up historical sites, receiving foreign guests and tourists, and even accepting the support of the poor who can't live in society, such as widows and lonely people.