It should not be taken to imply that Thai religion ever was or is now, a neatly integrated and balance homeostatic system… There have been and continue to be tensions and strains within and between the various components of Thai religion, as well as in their articulation with other aspects of Thai society’ (p.262)
Which of the three elements has been getting stronger as Thailand has been:
Developing education?
Improving healthcare?
Transitioning to an industrial/service economy?
Increasing the urban population?