Roi Et
Roi Et has been situated in the middle of the northeastern region for over 200 years. In the past, it was a large civilized city known as Saket Nakhon, with 11 cities under control and 11 city gates. In ancient times, they usually wrote the number eleven as 101 meaning ten and one, instead of one hundred and one, or Roi Et as it stands for nowadays. At present, modern development has replaced the ancient civilization making it hard to find any remains. The history of Roi Et started around the end of the Ayutthaya period. A Laotian prince from Champasak travelled here and settled in the area which is now Suwannaphum district. He later succumbed to King Boromrachathirat III of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Then, during the Thon Buri period, the city was relocated to its present day location. As for Suwannaphum, during the reign of King Rama III, King Anuwong of Vientiane rebelled against Bangkok and sent troops to attack Nakhon Ratchasima but was eventually defeated by the Thai army. Apart from historical evidence, there are also archaeological discoveries indicating the inhabitance of people from the pre-historic period. It was once also a part of the ancient Khmer Empire. Evidence can be seen at various historical sites such as Ku Phra Kona (Suwannaphum district), Ku Ka Sing (Kaset Wisai district), and Prang Ku (Thawat Buri district). Roi Et covers a total area of 8,299 sq.km. and is divided into 20 districts (amphoe).
Roi EtRoi Et has been situated in the middle of the northeastern region for over 200 years. In the past, it was a large civilized city known as Saket Nakhon, with 11 cities under control and 11 city gates. In ancient times, they usually wrote the number eleven as 101 meaning ten and one, instead of one hundred and one, or Roi Et as it stands for nowadays. At present, modern development has replaced the ancient civilization making it hard to find any remains. The history of Roi Et started around the end of the Ayutthaya period. A Laotian prince from Champasak travelled here and settled in the area which is now Suwannaphum district. He later succumbed to King Boromrachathirat III of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Then, during the Thon Buri period, the city was relocated to its present day location. As for Suwannaphum, during the reign of King Rama III, King Anuwong of Vientiane rebelled against Bangkok and sent troops to attack Nakhon Ratchasima but was eventually defeated by the Thai army. Apart from historical evidence, there are also archaeological discoveries indicating the inhabitance of people from the pre-historic period. It was once also a part of the ancient Khmer Empire. Evidence can be seen at various historical sites such as Ku Phra Kona (Suwannaphum district), Ku Ka Sing (Kaset Wisai district), and Prang Ku (Thawat Buri district). Roi Et covers a total area of 8,299 sq.km. and is divided into 20 districts (amphoe).
Boundaries North connects to Kalasin and Mukdahan provincesSouth connects to Surin and Si Sa Ket provincesEast connects to Yasothon provinceWest connects to Maha Sarakham provinceDistances from Amphoe Mueang Roi Et to other districtsAmphoe Thawat Buri 12 km. Amphoe Chiang Khwan 12 km. Amphoe Chaturaphak Phiman 26 km. Amphoe Mueang Suang 26 km. Amphoe Thung Khao Luang 26 km. Amphoe Si Somdet 27 km. Amphoe Selaphum 32 km. Amphoe At Samat 34 km. Amphoe Phon Thong 47 km. Amphoe Kaset Wisai 48 km. Amphoe Changhan 48 km. Amphoe Suwannaphum 52 km. Amphoe Pho Chai 53 km. Amphoe Phanom Phrai 64 km. Amphoe Moei Wadi 72 km. Amphoe Nong Phok 73 km.Amphoe Pathumrat 76 km. Amphoe Nong Hi 78 km. Amphoe Phon Sai 82 km. TransportationBy car: Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) from Bangkok, turn into Highway No. 2 (Mittraphap Road) at Saraburi province heading toward Nakhon Ratchasima, passing Ban Phai district, Maha Sarakham, until reaching Roi Et. The total distance is about 512 km. and takes about 7 hours to get there. By bus: From the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), there are several ordinary and air-conditioned buses fromBangkok to Roi Et. By train: Take the train to Khon Kaen. From there, catcha bus to Roi Et.
Roi Et has been situated in the middle of the northeastern region for over 200 years In the past it was large civilized city known as Saket Nakhon with 11 cities under control and 11 city gates In ancient times they usually wrote the number eleven as 101 meaning ten and one, instead of one hundred and one or Roi Et as it stands for nowadays At present modern development has replaced the ancient civilization making it hard to find any remains . The history of Roi Et started around the end of the Ayutthaya period Laotian prince from Champasak travelled here and settled in the area which is now Suwannaphum district He later succumbed to King Boromrachathirat III of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya . Then, during the Thon Buri period the city was relocated to its present day location As for Suwannaphum, during the reign of King Rama III King Anuwong of Vientiane rebelled against Bangkok and sent troops to attack Nakhon Ratchasima but was eventually defeated by the Thai army . Apart from historical evidence there are also archaeological discoveries indicating the inhabitance of people from the pre-historic period It was once also part of the ancient Khmer Empire Evidence can be seen at various historical sites such as Ku Phra Kona (Suwannaphum district ), Ku Ka Sing (Kaset Wisai district), and Prang Ku (Thawat Buri district ). Roi Et covers total area of 8,299 sq .km. and is divided into 20 districts (amphoe). Roi EtRoi Et has been situated in the middle of the northeastern region for over 200 years In the past it was large civilized city known as Saket Nakhon with 11 cities under control and 11 city gates In ancient times they usually wrote the number eleven as 101 meaning ten and one, instead of one hundred and one or Roi Et as it stands for nowadays At present modern development has replaced the ancient civilization making it hard to find any remains . The history of Roi Et started around the end of the Ayutthaya period Laotian prince from Champasak travelled here and settled in the area which is now Suwannaphum district He later succumbed to King Boromrachathirat III of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya . Then, during the Thon Buri period the city was relocated to its present day location As for Suwannaphum, during the reign of King Rama III King Anuwong of Vientiane rebelled against Bangkok and sent troops to attack Nakhon Ratchasima but was eventually defeated by the Thai army . Apart from historical evidence there are also archaeological discoveries indicating the inhabitance of people from the pre-historic period It was once also part of the ancient Khmer Empire Evidence can be seen at various historical sites such as Ku Phra Kona (Suwannaphum district ), Ku Ka Sing (Kaset Wisai district), and Prang Ku (Thawat Buri district ). Roi Et covers total area of 8,299 sq .km. and is divided into 20 districts (amphoe). Boundaries North connects to Kalasin and Mukdahan provincesSouth connects to Surin and Si Sa Ket provincesEast connects to Yasothon provinceWest connects to Maha Sarakham provinceDistances from Amphoe Mueang Roi Et to other districtsAmphoe Thawat Buri 12 km . Amphoe Chiang Khwan 12 km . Amphoe Chaturaphak Phiman 26 km . Amphoe Mueang Suang 26 km . Amphoe Thung Khao Luang 26 km . Amphoe Si Somdet 27 km . Amphoe Selaphum 32 km . Amphoe At Samat 34 km . Amphoe Phon Thong 47 km . Amphoe Kaset Wisai 48 km . Amphoe Changhan 48 km . Amphoe Suwannaphum 52 km . Amphoe Pho Chai 53 km . Amphoe Phanom Phrai 64 km . Amphoe Moei Wadi 72 km . Amphoe Nong Phok 73 km .Amphoe Pathumrat 76 km . Amphoe Nong Hi 78 km . Amphoe Phon Sai 82 km . TransportationBy car Take Highway No (Phahonyothin Road from Bangkok, turn into Highway No (Mittraphap Road at Saraburi province heading toward Nakhon Ratchasima , passing Ban Phai district Maha Sarakham until reaching Roi Et The total distance is about 512 km and takes about hours to get there . By bus From the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit ), there are several ordinary and air-conditioned buses fromBangkok to Roi Et . By train : Take the train to Khon Kaen From there catcha bus to Roi Et .