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There are over 31,200 Buddhist temples (wats) spread around Thailand.
They are grouped into:
- temples which are permitted to carry out religious functions, and
- those which are used only for living quarters for monks

Temples are classified into two categories:
- Royal Temples, of which there are 200, were either built by royalty or came under their sponsorship
- Common Temples

For more information: http://www.thaibuddhist.com/temples.htm

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