Yes I can see how Buddhism plays a big role in the overall kind culture of the Thai people. The temples were absolutely beautiful to see!
I get what you're saying. Those exact thoughts are what cross my mind every time I see someone on the streets asking for money. But I'm going to try and make an effort to see past that and just be kind without allowing my judgements to prevent me from doing so. Just some self experimentation I guess.
It's a complicated problem, but I feel the answer is a lot more simple than we make it out to be.
I appreciate your perspective!