WAT CHALONG TEMPLE – PHUKET, THAILAND
Video by Education Abroad Asia – John James
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Thai Buddhism is a cultural current throughout the country and is deeply ingrained in the social structure and behavior of the Thai people.
Buddhism in Thailand mainly follows the Theravada school and combines folk religion and some Chinese traditions. Temples throughout the Kingdom are considered sacred ground, and visitors are indeed welcome.
Thai traditional and family values are connected to temples and monks, and many Thais become monks during their lives, if only for a few months.