Roi Et

Roi Et (ร้อยเอ็ด) is based in Isaan.

An introduction to Roi Et

Roi Et is both a city and a province located in the mid-northeast Thailand. Established over 200 years ago, it used to be a very large and glorious city named Saket Nakhon having 11 city gates and 11 satellite cities or subordinated communities under its rule.

Roi Et occupies an area of 8,299.50 square kilometres.

History

The recorded history of Muang Roi Et began during the late Ayutthaya period, when a king of Laos and his people migrated from Champasak City to settle down in the area which is currently Suwannaphum. Later, during the reign of King Taksin of Thon Buri, Roi Et was moved to its present site. Suwannaphum is still at its original location.

Get in

By car

Take Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Rd) from Bangkok, turn onto Highway 2 (Mittraphap Rd) at Saraburi Province heading toward Korat, passing Ban Phai neighborhood, Maha Sarakham, until reaching Roi Et. The total distance is about 512 kilometers and takes about 7 hours.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Roi Et

Roi Et Airport (ท่าอากาศยานร้อยเอ็ด) (ROI) is operated by AirAsia and Nok Air 7 days a week from Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport (ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง) (DMK).

Travel on a Bus in Roi Et

From Bangkok's Mor Chit Bus Terminal there are several ordinary and air-conditioned buses going to Roi Et. There is also a bus route from Rayong via Pattaya-Nakhon Ratchasima-Buriram-Roi Et to Mukdahan on the Lao border. From Khon Kaen, air-con bus to Roi Et, pink colour.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Roi Et

Take the train to Khon Kaen. From there, catch a bus to Roi Et (pink colour). For more details, contact the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) at 1690, +66 2 2204444, +66 2 2204334.

Get around

Take a samlor ("three wheels") to get around. You will find samlors near markets, hotels and the bus station and in the downtown. Prices are normally between 20-50 Baht.

What to see in Roi Et

Ban Wai Luen | Villagers here earn their living by making silk cloth under a cooperative set-up for joint marketing. The products from this village have won several awards for their quality.

Phalanchai Lake | The lake, in the heart of Roi Et township, is regarded the symbol of the province. It features an island in a large lake occupying an approximate area of 200,000 square meters. It boasts a large flower garden shaded by various species of trees. There are fish in the lake and rowboats are available.
Inside the area:

City Pillar Shrine which is highly revered by local residents.
Large Walking Buddha image located in the garden.
Pedestal in the form of a long legged bowl, containing a constitution book and floral clock.
Phu Phalan Chai featuring an zoo and artificial waterfall.
Health corner where people exercise.
Children's playground.

Roi Et National Museum - Museum tour and bookshop.

Roi Et Somdet Phra Srinakharin Park - สวนสมเด็จพระ ศรีนครินทร์ ร้อยเอ็ด | A public park of about 225 rai (36 hectares). The park is dotted with floral gardens and shade trees. The centerpiece of the park is the fountain springing up high in the middle of the park. The white clock tower in the center of the park is graceful and beautiful. There is a library for the public at this tower too. It's used for various festivals and entertainment activities of the province.

Wat Buraphaphiram | This monastery houses Thailand's tallest Buddha image in the attitude of blessing, called "Phra Phuttha Ratana Mongkhon Maha Muni". The image is built of reinforced concrete and under its base there are several museum chambers. The height of the statue from the foot to the top of the finial is 59 m 20 cm.

Wat Klang Ming Muang | This monastery is very old and is presumed to have been built before the foundation of Roi Et. Its main shrine hall was built in the late Ayutthaya period. It was used for oath taking ceremonies in the past. At present, this monastery is utilized as a Buddhist school and as a place where annual examinations on Buddhist faith takes place. There are beautiful and valuable mural paintings concerning the Lord Buddha's biography on the inside walls of main shrine hall.

Wat Pha Nam Yoi | A huge, beautiful temple on a small mountain with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.

The Monument of Phra Khattiyawongsa (Thon) - อนุสาวรีย์พระขัติยะวงษา (ทน)): Phra Khattiyawongsa (Thon) was appointed the first ruler of Roi Et. He was considered a great ruler who developed the city until Roi Et became one of the most prosperous cities in the region.

Mueang Roi Et Municipality Aquarium - สถานแสดงพันธุ์สัตว์น้ำเทศบาลเมืองร้อยเอ็ด): One of its twin buildings includes an auditorium, lecture room, exhibition room, office, and ticket booth. The next building features an aquarium displaying fresh water fish. The highlight of the exhibition is the underwater tunnel through which one can view the movements of marine animals from any direction.

Wat Saturday Thong วัดสระทอง: The temple houses Luangpho Phra Sangkatchai (Kaccayana), a sacred Buddha image highly revered local residents. Phraya Khattiyawongsa (Thon) and the first founder of Roi Et, discovered this image.

Prang Ku or Prasat Nong Ku ปรางค์กู่ หรือ ปราสาทหนองกู่: A complex of buildings with a plan that resembles the Khmer nursing home known as ‘Arogayasala’. It comprises the main prang, a library, wall and entrance pavilions, and a pond outside of the wall. The ruins are in good condition, especially the roof structure of the main prang.

Wat Pa Non Sawan วัดป่าโนนสวรรค์: A huge temple built from the abbot's omen. It was embellished and decorated with local earthenware, so it looks strikingly eye-catching. The entrance of the multi-tiered chedi represents Hanuman’s mouth.

Bo Phan Khan Rattanasophon บ่อพันขันรัตนโสภณ: The park was set up to commemorate the 50th anniversary celebrations of the king's accession to the throne. It is also the site of an image of Phra Phuttha Sahatsakhantha Mahamuninat.

Ku Ka Sing กู่กาสิงห์: A temple with Khmer-style architecture, including three prangs on the same laterite base, and rectangular library buildings in front. All of them are surrounded by a wall, with entrance pavilions known as "gopura" at the four cardinal points. Outside is a U-shaped moat surrounding the wall.

Tung Kula Rong Hai (ทุ่งกุลาร้องไห้): The legend of Thung Kula Ronghai had it that, in ancient times and there were Kula people who travelled around trading. They were known for being strong and tolerant. But when they reached this field and the hardship made even them cry ("ronghai") because there was not a single drop of water or trees in sight.

Ku Phra Kona (กู่พระโกนา): Three east-facing brick prangs lying in the north–south direction, standing on a single sandstone base. They are surrounded by a boundary wall, with entrance pavilions or gopuras in four directions. All are made of sandstone.

Sim Wat Traiphum Khanachan (สิมวัดไตรภูมิคณาจารย์): The architectural structure suggests that it is a traditional small "sim", local dialect for ubosot, of the northeast with a low boundary wall. Sim Wat Traiphum Khanachan was awarded for outstanding architecture by the Association of Siamese Architects.

Sim Wat Chakkrawan Phum Phinit or Wat Nong Muen Than (สิมวัดจักรวาฬภูมิพินิจ หรือ วัดหนองหมื่นถ่าน): It features a small "sim" in traditional northeastern-style. Its gable and "rang phueng" (decoration underneath the lower tie beam) features fine woodcarving with a wooden shingle roof. Outside is decorated with mural paintings.

Literature Botanical Garden (สวนพฤกษศาสตร์วรรณคดี): It is the regional literature botanical garden of the northeast. It covers a total area of about 1,000 rai, featuring plants mentioned in (Thai) literature.

Tham Pha Nam Thip Non-hunting Area (เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าถ้ำผาน้ำทิพย์): A steep and complex undulating sandstone mountains with abundant dry evergreen forest, deciduous forest, and deciduous dipterocarp forest. Fauna found in this area include boars, barking deer, foxes, monkeys, squirrels.

Pha Mok Mi Wai (ผาหมอกมิวาย): Inside the Pha Nam Thip Non-hunting Area, it is the best viewpoint and is covered with mist all year round due to its high humidity.

What to do in Roi Et

Bun Khao Chi and Pho Chai Products Festival or Bun Duean Sam (งานประเพณีบุญข้าวจี่ของดีเมืองโพธิ์ชัย หรือบุญเดือนสาม): It is held according to Hit Sip Song and the northeastern twelve festivals for the twelve months. The northeasterners believe that by making merit with khao chi or grilled sticky Rice and they would gain merit. The festival features a beauty pageant and competition of a giant-sized khao chi cake.

Kin Khao Pun Bun Phawet Festival (งานประเพณีกินข้าวปุ้นบุญผะเหวด): First held in 1991, it has been held yearly around early-March every year ever since. The event takes place at the Somdech Phra Srinakarindra Park and Bueng Phalan Chai. Bun Phawet, or known in the central region as Bun Mahachat, is usually held in the 4th lunar month. It is a Buddhist ceremony in which the monks give a sermon of all chapters of the Vessantara Jataka, otherwise called the Great Birth Sermon. There are also 13 parades of Phawet, according to the number of the chapters of the sermon, arranged by various public and private organisations. The area around Bueng Phalan Chai has stalls providing free "khao pun", Rice noodles, for participants. There are also contests of traditional arts and culture such as making the "bai si su khwan" tray.

Bun Bangfai Festival (ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟ) (aka 'The Rocket Festival'): The festival is organised yearly around June. Every neighborhood organises colourful parades of Bangfai rockets that reflect the folk culture and local traditions of Roi Et Province, especially the parades from Phanom Phrai and Suwannaphum neighborhoods will be lavishly decorated.

Candle Festival (ประเพณีแห่เทียนพรรษา): It is held annually on Asalha Puja Day at the Somdech Phra Srinakarindra Park. Each temple decorates their candle floats with colourful flowers, and the parade moves along the road via the market to the cruciform pavilion in the park. There are contests of decorated candles and floats with cultural performances.

Long Boat Races of Tambon Mueang Bua, Kaset Wisai District (งานแข่งขันเรือยาวประเพณี ตำบลเมืองบัว อำเภอเกษตรวิสัย): The event is held annually at the end of the Buddhist Lent, or around mid-October when there is plenty of water in the river. Boats joining the races are from Roi Et and nearby provinces including Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Si Saket, and Nakhon Ratchasima.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Roi Et

Handicrafts are the province's main product, particularly the Isaan khaen, a kind of panpipe made from wood and reeds. The best ones are made in the small village of Si Kaew.

Phadung Phanit Road is a good place to buy silk and cotton fabric.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Roi Et

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Petcharat Gardens Hotel - Near downtown, Roi Et. The hotel offers 148 rooms with full amenities. Swimming pool, covered parking, 24 hour reception, Wi-Fi, in-room dining, restaurant.

The Rice Hotel - โรงแรมร้อยเอ็ด | North of downtown close to Petcharat Garden Hotel. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and include a private bath equipped with a shower. Free Wi-Fi is offered in public areas, and free private parking is available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk.

Rohm Intanin Park Hotel - โรงแรมร่มอินทนินปาร์ค | City center just outside the moat. They have four types of rooms: standard, 450 Baht; superior, 550 Baht; deluxe, 650 Baht; and suite, 1,200 Baht, breakfast included. Internet in the lobby. Very clean with air-con.

Go next

Buses arrive and depart from Roi Et Terminal at Thawa Phiban Road, Tel. +66 43 511939, +66 43 512546.

From Roi Et direct routes lead to Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Yasothon bus (1.5 hours 60 Baht) and Surin.