STATE NEUTRALITY AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND BELIEF

Abstract

When considering the state neutrality and freedom of religion and belief in Thailand, it was found that even there are none provision in the Constitution of Thailand define Buddhism as a national religion but there are some provisions reflect that the state of Thailand does not have the principle of state neutrality by expressing the state’s special promotion and support of Buddhism. Therefore, it is necessary to guarantee freedom of religion and belief for the citizen by the Constitution since it is essential for coexistence in liberal democracy state.