since Thailand has always subscribed to the idea of religious freedom,the government through the department of Religious affairs of an educational ministry is responsible of the conservation and promotion of all faiths in the country.Annually,the budget is allocated for the renovation of monasteries,mosques and churches.Some religious activities are also subsidized.The best proof of this idea is that in an important national event,all religious rites-Buddhist,Muslim,Christian and Hindu,have to be performed together for that one particular historical occasion.