Born an Indian prince in 560 BC Siddhartha Gautama subjected himself to many years of severe austerities to arrive at a vision of the world which is the basis of Buddhism. The main theme of Buddhist belief is that of karma, the evaluation of all life's events and, after ones death, the rebirth of that karma in a new existence. In this way everyone has it in his own hands to determine his next life, for better or worse. As a visitor to Thailand you are welcome to visit the wat but please remember to dress respectfully, no shorts or vests. Remove your shoes before entering any temple building, and never touch the head of a Buddha image.
Thai people are very tolerant of other faiths and treat all religions with respect.
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