| These clinics will be held in the 38 local wats regularly on a rotating basis in conjunction with the Pattaya and Chonburi city councils and the local abbots. |
| The Cambodian, Laotian and Burmese temples followed the practice of the Thai wats. |
| Other sights to marvel at include several impressive wats and the spectacular Silver Pagoda, which dramatically illustrates the richness of Khmer culture. |
| That's a good time to seek a shady respite at one of the city's more than 40 temples, known as wats. |
| Now Wats are inhabited by monks, teachers, nuns, novitiates, school children, street-side sellers and tourists. |
| I suggested we sample a shadow-puppet show and stroll around the eccentrically decorated wats. |
