The objectives of the research is 1) to study of offering principle in Buddhism, 2) to study of offering condition of God Ganesha in Thai society currently and 3) to analytical study of offering of God Ganesha in attitude of Thai Buddhist currently. Qualitative method is used in this research including with studying Tripitaka, Buddhist texts and interesting documents by description presentation.
The result of research shows that; there are 2 kinds of worship in Buddhism, namely; material worship and practical worship. The latter was emphasized by the Buddha. For offering condition in Thai society currently, Thai people realize God Ganesha as God of Arts and God of Achievement. It is said that to worship this God in Thai society currently integrates between Buddhist ritual and Brahma ritual. To worship of God Ganesha can be seen all parts of Thailand.
To worship of God Ganesha in Buddhism means worship as practical worship. The worshipers should worship by using belief and wisdom.
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