What is the "dragon" in Thai temples?

Hydra in Thai mythology, an ornament that can be seen on many occasions, is called naga in English.

Is Macara); With a sad expression and a big mouth; It was Naga who swaggered and grinned. Both of them originated from Vedic mythology in India. They are aquatic animals and mounts of the god Varuna.

Macara combines the characteristics of crocodiles, elephants and poisonous snakes; Naga was originally the king of snakes, with the personal characteristics of snakeheads. It was only when the Buddhist translated the scripture that he turned it into a dragon king. Sometimes it is presented in the shape of a seven-headed snake, and some are simplified to five or one head. Whether the Dragon King or the Snake King, Naga and Macara are in charge of water sources and guarding water, including rivers, lakes and seas. Thailand is rich in rice, and water is one of the most important factors affecting rice growth. Therefore, Macara and Naga, who are in charge of water sources, are naturally respected by Thais.

Looking for these materials poisoned me ~ ~ ~ made me very angry ~ ~ but fortunately I gained knowledge. Dragons in Thailand are not as simple as those in China, and there are many myths.