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There are hundreds of Buddhist temples in Thailand (WAT) in Bangkok. Several of these vary in styles and sizes, but contain the principles of Buddhist architecture. Many Visitors may not be familiar with the structures within a temple compound. Therefore, this part will recommend the concise meaning of terminology Buddhist temple Thailand.

Wat – Other words are Thai Buddhist temple or monastery. In general, Wat is a substitute for the collection of several Buddhist structures in the courtyard and surrounded by walls with several gateways.

Anyway, in Thailand, the head of religious architecture are Chedi, Ubosoth, Vihara, Prang, and Prasat Mondop. The other buildings are not essential – Kuti, Ho Trai, Sala and Ho Rakhang.

Bot or Ubosoth – Other words are management or Call Hall Hall or Assembly Hall. Ubosoth always used for the Buddhist clergy to perform the ritual of the monastic community or major ritual ceremonies. Another meaning, Ubosoth is the heart of the monastery and be a center monk.

Also, always devoted Ubosoth the Buddha statue. Ubosoth general, may have three doors, both in front and one in the back of Ubosoth. The exterior of Ubosoth will be observed by the six stones (Bai Sema Sema or stones). Not only be a Ubosoth in the temple. Some churches may not give the public permission to Ubosoth enter. Only the monks may be permitted to perform ritual ceremonies.

Viharn or Vihara – The lecture hall or Buddhist monastery is used to consecrate large statues of Buddha. In fact, Vihara is a replica of Ubosoth. In Bangkok and central Thailand, most of Vihara are generally smaller than Ubosoth.

Viharn always open to everyone to meet and pray together. There are stones that surround Sema as Ubosoth Vihara. Perhaps, there are several Vihara inside the temple.

Sema (Bai Sema Sema or stone) – marks the border are of stone slabs and represent the sacred ground of the temple. Usually found in leaf-shaped stone, the placement of right land and Ubosoth always surrounded by eight pillars.

However, Sema, in some temples were beautifully decorated.

Chofah – Chofah are the decor as horn-like shots (APEX Gable) on the edges of the roof of the temples. They represent the 'head of Garuda, the mythical bird.

Chedi – Other words are pagoda or stupa. Chedi generally bell-shaped solid structure. In Thailand, the hotel combines the most sacred religious structure sacred temple in Thailand because the underside of the inner surface of Chedi always contain some relics of the Buddha and some are built to contain relics of the magnificent revered Buddhist monks.

The Chedi prototype originated in central India. In Thailand, you can see Chedi or Stupa of classical type in several different ways. However, the round Chedi that is often built in Bangkok and central Thailand. It has the same elements as the prototype of India which was introduced in Sri Lanka – a high drum formed by many of the moldings the same design, a bell-shaped dome, a square throne surmounted by a circular colonnade under the support of the tall, thin Chatra (umbrella).

Prang – Style Khmer architecture-religious (Khmer prang), a high vertical finger-like needle and usually elaborately carved. Later, this feature was later adopted by Thai religious architecture major. Usually, Prang has three niches and a gateway to a steep ladder. The inner area sometimes contains statues of Buddha.

In Bangkok, prang can be easily found in many Buddhist temples such as Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha), Wat Pho, Wat Arun, etc. However, prang can be conveniently seen in northeastern Thailand, such as Phimai Prang, Phanomrung Prang, etc.

Living – In general, any room is opened by one side of the pavilion. In a temple, they can be used for the sermon and resting place for the public.

Gustar magnificent structures, some Board were decorated with beautiful tiles and gilded decoration in the gables.

Ho Trai and Mondop – Other words are Ho Phra or writing or library room Buddhist temple. Thailand Mandapa Mondop be similar to the Indian temples.

Mondop is usually a very small and highly decorated building. However, it can be a quare Mondop shaped structure, entirely of bricks. The top pyramid is formed by two or three layers of roofing or generally topped by a tower section (the collection of needle). Anyway, some Mondop wooden ceilings were decorated with wood carvings, gold and rich multi-colored glass mosaics.

Ho Trai or is Mondop place to contain the Tripitaka (Teachings of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures), other important Buddhist religious sacred manuscripts, and some sacred objects. Some Mondop can also serve as storage for holy opjects used in religious ceremonies.

Bell Tower and Bell Tower (Ho Rakhang) – In Thailand, the bell in general, has no special artistic appeal. Typically, the wooden bell tower is shaped like a four or brick posts, and provided a raised platform with steps on one or four sides. A pyramidal roof is built on the platform and the bell is suspended inside.

Kuti – Normally, Thai temples have the section residential monks (Sangghavas). Kuti is the life of the monks and varied in various sizes and shapes, with only the building, and not all artistic features.

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