Thailand has natural beauty, Thailand is a Buddhist nation, and because Buddhist values are such a part of daily life here, temples, monasteries and Buddha images are seen everywhere. Buddhism encourages health, love for others, and self control and esteem. These combined make Buddhism a very strong religion. The way of the Thai culture and with Buddhism has helped sculpt a picture that the Thai people, Thailand and the Thai way of life is something not only to smile about, but to envy once on the plane back to your home country!