The most basic area in which to be thankful is in having this human life. It is only through this life that a human learns of the truth of karma, and can affect the karma in this and future lives.
The Buddha has mentioned that there are thirty-one planes of existence within the universes. They are:
4 States of unhappiness or sub human realms (life in hells, animal life, ghost-worlds and demon-worlds)
1 Human world
6 Heavenly realms
16 Realms of Fine-Material Forms
4 Formless Realms
Therefore, every Buddhist is encouraged to mold his or her life according to the Buddha's teaching. One who adjusts one's life according to this noble way of living will be free from miseries and calamities both in this life-time and in the hereafter.
So you may discount the Buddha's teachings or the other planes of existence.
But you can ask yourself how your daily conduct shows your thanks for this precious life.
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