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Roi Et attractions
Roi Et attractions
Phalanchai Lake - The lake, situated in the heart of Roi Et township, is regarded the symbol of the province. It features an island amidst a large size lake occupying an approximate area of 200,000 square meters. Being a relaxation place, it is decorated with a large flowers garden of various species of trees giving shady area to the place. There are several kinds of fish in the lake and boats for people to row are available. Inside the area:
- City Pillar Shrine which is highly revered by Roi Et people.
- Large Walking Buddha image located amidst the garden.
- Pedestal in term of long leg bowl containing constitution book and flower clock.
- Phu Phalan Chai featuring an imitating zoo and artificial waterfall.
- Health corner where people can come for exercise.
- Children's playground.
Phalanchai Lake and grounds is now a NO SMOKING area, with a 2,000 Baht fine for ignoring this
Roi Et Somdet Phra Srinakharin Park - This is a public park located in the heart of the town in front of the Provincial Administrative Building (Sala Klang). It was opened to the public in the year 1986 having an approximate area of 225 rai. The park is decorated with various species of flowers, plants, and various sizes of trees providing shady area for the park. The outstanding spot of this park is the fountain springing up high in the middle part of the park. The white clock tower located in the heart of the city also gives Roi Et a graceful and beautiful appearance. There is a library for the public at this tower too and this place is also used for various festivals and entertainment activities of the province.
Wat Buraphaphiram - This monastery, located in Roi Et municipal area, east of Thanon Phadung Phanich, houses the Thailand's highest Buddha image in the attitude of blessing, named " 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 metres and 20 centimetres. East side of the monastery, adjacent to the ancient city moat, is the construction site of the pavilion housing Chao Pho Maha Sakdanuphab spirit which is highly revered by Roi-Et people.
Wat Klang Ming Muang - This monastery, located on a knoll in Roi Et township area, is a very old monastery and is presumed that it should have been built before the foundation of Roi Et while its main shrine hall was built in late Ayutthaya period. It was used as the place for oath taking ceremony in the past. At present, this monastery is utilized as a Buddhism teaching school and as a place where annual examination on Dharma teaching takes place. There are beautiful and valuable mural paintings concerning the Lord Buddha's biography on the inside walls of main shrine hall.
Wat Sa Thong - This monastery is also located in the township area. It houses Luang Pho Sangkatjai (the Happy Buddha) which is highly respected by Roi Et people. However, it is unknown as to when it was built but in the year 1782 Phraya Khattiya Wongsa (Thao Thon). the first ruler of Roi Et, found this statue and recognized its oldness and severity. He, then, invited the image to be enshrined in Wat Sa Thong and upgraded it into the town treasure. In the past, every official must come to attend an annual oath taking ceremony before the Buddha image making intention that he will be honest to the country.
Roi Et National Museum, Pleonjit Road, Naimuang Subdistrict, Muang District Roi Et Province 45000 Tel. (043) 514-456. Services: Museum tour and bookshop. 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday. 30 Baht for Thais, 100 baht for foreigners.
Prang Ku or Prasat Nong Ku, which is a group of stone structures in old Khmer architecture, including the pond circling outside the wall. The structures are in near perfect condition. Take Highway 2044 and after eight km, turn right. Continue for one more km.
Ban Wai Luen, where villagers 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. The village is on Highway 23, around the 145 km. market.
Selaphum, Bung Klua. It is located in the area of Tambon Muang Phrai, Amphoe Selaphum, about 10 kilometres east of Amphoe Selaphum township. It is a large reservoir occupying an area of 7,500 Rai having white clean sand along the bank. There are lot of tourists visiting this lake on holidays.
Phon Thong, Laem Phayom. This cape, being a relaxation spot, is located in the east of Phon Thong Lake which is a large reservoir occupying an approximate area of 1,000,000 square meters. It is located approximately two kilometres east of Amphoe Phon Thong Office (Phon Thong-Nong Phok Road).
Wat Pha Nam Yoi, a huge, beautiful temple on a small mountain with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, about 70 km from Roi Et city on highway 2044 and 2136.
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