Chinese Imperial roof decorations at Wat Boromaracha Kanchana Phisek Anuson in Nontha-buri. At the head of the row is a man riding a feng-huang, a mythical bird similar to a phoenix.

At the tail of the procession is usually a dragon and in between the two are a number of other mythical animals, their number varying according to the significance of the building.

Hence, it indicates the importance of duties performed within the building.