Types
According to Thai law, the Thai Buddhist temples are categorised into two types:
- Temples (Thai: วัด; RTGS: Wat) are the temples having been endorsed by the State and having been granted the Wisungkhamasima (วิสุงคามสีมา), or land for establishment of central hall, by the King. These templed are divided into:
- Royal temples (พระอารามหลวง; Phra Aram Luang), established or patronised by the King or his family members.
- Private temples (วัดราษฎร์; Wat Rat), established by the private citizens. Despite the term "private", the private temples are opened to the public and are the sites of public religious activities also.
- Monasteries (Thai: สำนักสงฆ์; RTGS: Samnak Song) are the temples without state endorsement and the Wisungkhamasima.
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