Exploring Wat Plai Laem, Thailand's unique Buddhist temple

Wadpalayam, completed in 2004, is a collection of active temples and statues on Kosamwi, Thailand's second largest island. It is a tranquil place for reflection, featuring a 30-meter high Buddha statue and the Buddhist goddess Guanyin with 18 arms. The temple is surrounded by a lake where visitors can feed fish and release fish and turtles as an act of spiritual merit.

What is the appropriate attire for visitors at Wadpalayam and why is it important?

Explain the act of releasing fish and turtles into the lake from a Buddhist perspective.