| ROIET Roi
Et town is built around a large artificial lake,Bung Phlan Chai,where a
large,walking Buddha stands on a small island in its centre. Tall Buddhas are
popular in Roi Et as Wat Buraphaphiram features a 68-metres walking Buddha,with
a staircase that enables visitors to climb to knee-high level. Sixty kilometres
outside of town, Ku Kasing is a large Khmer sanctuary dating from the 11 th
century,and under restoration. Handicrafts
are the province's main product,particularly the Isan khaen, a kind of panpipe
made from wood and reeds. These are best made in the small village of Si Kaew.
Thanon Phadung Phanit is a good place to buy silk and cotton fabric.
Roi Et has an area of about 8,299 square
kilometres, consisting of the following districts: Mueang, Thawat Buri, Selaphum,
Phon Thong, Nong Phok, At Samat, Phanom Phrai, Chaturaphak Phiman, Kaset Wisai,
Suwannaphum, Pathum Rat, Pho Chai, Mueang Suang, Phon Sai, Moei Wadi, Si Somdet,
Changhan, Chiang Khwan, Nong Hi and Thung Khao Luang.
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Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and
Highway No. 2 to Ban Phai, then take Highway No. 23 to Roi Et via Borabue and
Maha Sarakham, a total distance of 512 kilometres.
Bus
Bangkok-Roi Et buses depart from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every
day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 or visit
www.transport.co.th for more information.
Rail
There is no direct train running to Roi Et. Visitors can take a train to Khon
Kaen, then continue the trip by bus to Roi Et. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for
more information.
Air
PB Air flies one flight daily from Bangkok
to Roi Et. For more details, call the Bangkok office at Tel. 0 2261 0220, 0 2535
4843-4 or Roi Et office at Tel. 0 4351 9577, 0 4351 2835 or browse
www.pbair.com. Roi Et Airport
is about 18 km. from the city. A shuttle bus from the airport to the city is
available.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
| Thawat Buri |
12 |
kms. |
| Chaturaphak Phiman |
26 |
kms. |
| Mueang Suang |
26 |
kms. |
| Si Somdet |
27 |
kms. |
| Selaphum |
32 |
kms. |
| At Samat |
34 |
kms. |
| Phon Thong |
47 |
kms. |
| Kaset Wisai |
47 |
kms. |
| Changhan |
48 |
kms. |
| Suwannaphum |
52 |
kms. |
| Pho Chai |
53 |
kms. |
| Phanom Phrai |
64 |
kms. |
| Moei Wadi |
72 |
kms. |
| Nong Phok |
73 |
kms. |
| Phon Sai |
82 |
kms. |
| Pathum Rat |
85 |
kms. |
| Chiang Khwan |
12 |
kms. |
| Nong Hi |
78 |
kms. |
| Thung Khao Luang |
26 |
kms. |
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