Approx 93% of the population has faith in Theravada sect of Buddhism. As they come of age at 20 y.old, Thai men enter priesthoood as rite de passage.The right to priethoood for 3 months is secured by Labor Protection Law.Mahayana Buddhism with cults of Bhoddhisatva and Mytreya is popular among Chinese immigrants.

  Christianity, Catholic as well as Protestant, played significant role in promotion of education among youth.

  Hinduism,which is practiced by Indian immigrants should be appreiciated in the light of cultural influence from ancient period of which legacy is evident in various Thai customs and ceremonies.

  Sikhism is strong among Sikhs who settled in many provinces in the kingdom.

  On top of revelated religions,there are folk beliefs such as animism and spirits cult deeply rooted in Thai ways of life. while Taoism and Tao shrines arecommonplace in Chinese communities.