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What is the religion of Thai King?
The king of Thailand is a constitutional monarch and having reigned since 1946, is the world’s longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The king of Thailand is not only the Head of State and of the Armed Forces he is also the Upholder of the Buddhist religion.
Is the King of Thailand a Hindu?
The monarchs from the reigning Chakri dynasty that was founded in 1782 are called the Rama Kings, after the Hindu God Rama, the avatar of Lord Vishnu. The institution of the Thai monarchy, which is roughly 800 years old, has its roots in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Is the Thai royal family Hindu?
Thailand has two ethnic Thai Brahmin communities-Brahm Luang (Royal Brahmins) and Brahm Chao Baan (folk Brahmins). All ethnic Thai Brahmins are Buddhist by religions, who still worship Hindu Gods. The Brahm Luang (Royal Brahmins) mainly perform royal ceremonies of the Thai King, including crowning of the king.
What percentage of Muslims are in Thailand?
Religions by region
| Religion in Thailand (2015) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Percent |
| Buddhism | 94.50% |
| Islam | 4.29% |
| Christianity | 1.17% |
What is the main religion in Thailand?
NGOs, academics, and religious groups state that 85 to 95 percent of the population is Theravada Buddhist and 5 to 10 percent Muslim. Groups that together constitute less than 5 percent of the population include animists, Christians, Confucians, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs, and Taoists.