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a prosperous and extensive community but ravaged by floods, Roi Et has
made a come-back as a town of great promise, with its huge Thung Kula
Rong Hai (flat-land) being developed into a fertile and productive land.
Roi Et is 512 kilometers from Bangkok.
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is located in the northeast of Amphoe Nong Phok, 65
kilometers from Roi Et. Pha Nam Yoi is a large stone cliff
having running water and small springs coming out from the
cliff all year round. On the hill is a monastery with a
large multipurpose and big pagoda of 101 meters in height.
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a large Khmer architecture dating between 1017 -1087 A.D.,
is located in Amphoe Kaset Wisai. Travel 60 kilometers along
Roi Et-Surin Road until arriving Ku Phra Kona and turn right
into the road leading to Ku Ka Sing,18 kilometers away.
The remains consist of 3 prangs located on the same sand
stone basement and rectangular buildings called Bannalai
situated at two sides in front. All buildings are surrounded
by the wall.
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is a huge flat-land covering four provinces, Surin,
Roi Et, Maha - Saraham and Buriram, with an area of about
one million acres. The name literally means the Weeping
Field of the Kula (a tough nomad people). For it was scorching
dry in the summer and totally inundated during the rainy
season, with no natural water sources or tall trees to provide
shade. However, it has been partially developed developed
for agricultural purpose through a land reform project to
turn it into a vast productive farming area.
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about three kilometers from the town center, is another
area popular with the people. For it provides both beautiful
scenery and restful atmosphere for relaxation.
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is also located in the provincial town. Its monastic
hall is more than 200 years old and houses mural paintings
depicting the Life of the Lord Buddha. In the reign of King
Rama V, the Swearing-In Ceremony was held at this temple.
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is situated in the provincial town.The country's highest
standing Buddha image, reaching 67.85 meters in height is
enshrined in this temple.
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a lake in the town center which has been deepened to make
a beautiful spot for the town people. It is also where the
Roi Et town Pillar is located.
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