This study systematically reviewed research literature on contemporary Buddhist art in Thailand with a focus on characterizing main research areas and methodological approach of published works, identifying related disciplines, and proposing research agendas for future inquiries. The review relied on two databases (namely googlescholar.com and Science Direct). Inclusion and exclusion criteria and checklists were applied. Journals, conferences, dissertation and thesis relevant to the issue in this review were included. In total, 53 papers published during 2010 - 2020 were eligible for this study. The review revealed three main findings. Main research areas are culture (46%), art (38%) and history (16%). All studies were qualitative and the methodological approach was traditional, ethnographical, historical, archaeological, and innovative and technology-incorporating.