In Thailand, some Buddhist monks and laymen want to formally establish Buddhism as the country's national religion in its next constitution.

Thailand does not have an official state religion. Although 93 per cent of the population is Buddhist, Thailand allows the free exercise of other religious beliefs. The constitution prescribes that ...

Economic prosperity and modernity are beginning to have an impact on religious life in Thailand, a country that is 95 percent Buddhist but that in the last 30 years has seen the number of Buddhist ...

Thailand’s new constitution, approved by majority of voters last month, threatens to undermine religious harmony in the country because of a provision that mandates the state to promote ...

Thailand’s commitment to religious diversity and support is illustrated by initiatives such as the establishment of the Chula Rajamontri title (Sheikhul Islam) in 1602 to oversee Muslim affairs.

Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with priests, religious, seminarians and catechists at St. Peter's Parish in Tha Kham, Thailand, Nov. 22, 2019.

Thailand Warns of Religion-Tourism Scam as ‘Sacred’ Idol Appears. Giant sculpture pops up in Bangkok area popular with Chinese; Avoid mania and people with bad intentions, government says ...