what is a wat
Strictly speaking a wat is a Buddhist sacred precinct with a vihara (quarters for bhikkhus), a temple, an edifice housing a large image of Buddha and a structure for lessons.ccording to Thai law, Thai Buddhist temples are of two types: 1  Wat (à¸§à¸±à¸; wat) are temples which have been endorsed by the state and have been granted wisungkhamasima (à¸§à¸´ 2 à¸¸à¸à¸à¸²à¸¡ 3 à¸µà¸¡à¸²), or the land for establishing central hall, by the king.