Hinduism in Thailand
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Hinduism in Thailand is a minority religion followed by 29,900 of the population as of 2020. Despite being a Buddhist-majority nation, Thailand has a very strong Hindu influence. The majority of Thai
A roadside Ganesha shrine in Thailand
Ganesha statue at the merumat of king Bhumibol Adulyadej
5th century CE, Hindu god Vishnu, Photograph from the National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Sukhothai Vishnu at the Bangkok National Museum, circa 14th century, found at the Sukhothai Historical Park.
Religion in Thailand
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Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. It is practised by more than 90% of the total population and is deeply influenced by Hinduism, with most Siamese Thai people revering major Hindu deit
Hinduism in Thailand
…percentage of the country's population. The PEW Research data reports that the Hindu population is expected to increase from 0.1% in 2014 to 0.2% by 2050. Religion in Thailand Hinduism in Cambodia…
Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Theravada Buddhist temple in Bangkok
A Thai Theravada Buddhist temple (left) and a Chinese folk religion temple (right), side by side, showing the Thai and Chinese religious heritage of the country
World's tallest bronze Ganesha statue at the Khlong Khuean Ganesh International Park in Khlong Khuean
Wat Arun, a Theravada Buddhist temple, at twilight