Roi Et
Roi Et has been situated in the middle of the northeastern region for over 200 years.
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 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).
Boundaries
North connects to Kalasin and Mukdahan
provinces
South connects to Surin and Si Sa Ket provinces
East connects to Yasothon province
West connects to Maha Sarakham province
Distances from Amphoe Mueang Roi Et
to other districts
Amphoe 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.
Transportation
By 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 from
Bangkok to Roi Et.
By train: Take the train to Khon Kaen. From there, catch
a bus to Roi Et.
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Nakhon Nayok is an ancient town since Dhavaravadi period, assumed from its remaining wall and moat in Tambon Dong Lakhon. The town name “Nakhon Nayok” is found in artefact from Ayutthaya period as an eastern forefront of battles during the reign of King U-Thong. In 1894, King Rama V of Rattanakosin had redesigned the administrative structure and that made Nakhon Nayok part of province. Until 1902, the position of ruler was replaced by governor. Nakhon Nayok was combined as part
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Nakhon Nayok is an ancient town since Dhavaravadi period, assumed from its remaining wall and moat in Tambon Dong Lakhon. The town name “Nakhon Nayok” is found in artefact from Ayutthaya period as an eastern forefront of battles during the reign of King U-Thong. In 1894, King Rama V of Rattanakosin had redesigned the administrative structure and that made Nakhon Nayok part of province. Until 1902, the position of ruler was replaced by governor. Nakhon Nayok was combined as part
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