Signs of worship in this Buddhist dominant country is very obvious throughout the country with temples and more temples, even temples inside caves. These are some people photos of such devotion. A few of the photos are actually across the border at Sob Ruak, Burma (Republic of Myanmar).
Religion in Thailand
Religion is the moral pillar of every society and in Thailand immense value is attached to it. Majority of the people living in Thailand practice Hinayana Buddhism or Theravada Buddhism and they form about 94% of the total population of Thailand. Among the remaining 6% of the population, 3.9% are Muslims, 1.7% are Confucianists and 0.65% are Christians. Buddhism, however, is the national religion of Thailand.
Buddhism:
Buddhism has also shaped much of Thailand's culture. The early Thai architecture, literature, sculpture all reveal Buddhist influence. It had been a Thai tradition that Buddhist males above 20 yrs of age must practice at least 3 months of monk hood after which they could retreat to their normal lives. The Buddhist monks are treated with utmost respect throughout the country. The monks drape themselves with saffron colored robes. Golden stupas and steeply sloping roofs characterize The Buddhist temples. They also serve as the hub of important social activities. Most of them are situated in the countryside.