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  • 2015-01-09T00:00:00Z on BBC News
  • 30m
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • News
Despite its enormous popularity as a sun-and-sea holiday destination, Thailand has - thanks to its Buddhist traditions - retained a reputation as a country where spirituality is a big part of everyday life. As a result, it's become a destination that's visited by many travellers who want to disengage from the pressures of everyday life and reconnect with something altogether more meaningful - but are they chasing a dream? In this Travel Show special, presenter Rajan Datar visits Buddhist temples, monastic retreats and exclusive spas across Thailand in search of enlightenment and asks if the country's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary could be under threat as increasing wealth and consumerism take hold.
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