As a sovereign state, Thailand boasts a glorious and eventful past. Our ancient cultural treasures are preserved to such an extent and honoured in so many ways for you to gain a rare appreciation of history without the stuffiness of textbooks. Thailand’s historical monuments encompass all parts of the country. The two most important defining elements of the past, the Monarchy and Buddhism, are still highly revered and give colour to life today in royal and religious rites, festivals and other enduring traditions.