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Theravada monks during Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin period are
divided into two main groups: the Kamavasti who reside primarily in urbanized areas, and the
Aranyavasi who remain in the forest or remote areas. Furthermore, there are Raman Nikaya
which are the Mon monks in Theravada Buddhism, and Chinese Nikaya and Annam Nikaya in
Mahayana Buddhism.
Later, King Rama IV (1851-1868) established another nikaya, called the
Dhammayuttika Nikaya, in addition to the existing Maha Nikaya.

In the mealwhile, Brahmin-Hinduism still held a significant role concurrently with
1 Phra Buddha Chinnarat inside the Buddhim, especially in the royal court in connection with innumerable key royal ceremonies
Vihara of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Maha during the time.
That, Phitsanulok Province
2 Mural Painting inside Buddhaisawan Although the Kings of Thailand are predominantly Buddhist, they remain the Royal
Chapel, National Museum, Bangkok. Patron of all religions in the kingdom. They support freedom of belief and religion, thus the
Depicting the scene of Gathering hearts of Thais are united. There are freedom of belief and religion, under the Kings' Patron,
Deities so all the hearts of Thai are united.
3 Mural Painting at Wat Thung Si
Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Depicting the story of Phra Malai

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