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Pha Nam Yoi or Isan Buddhist Park
The large stone cliff is situated at Ban Khok Klang, Tambon Pha
Nam Yoi. It borders Nong Sung district of Mukdahan province
and Kuchi Narai district of Kalasin province. The total area
is about 20,000 rai. It covers a forest with wide varieties
of hardwood trees and is home to various kinds of wild animals
such as boar, barking deer, deer, red junglefowl, etc. Pha
Nam Yoi rises 200 metres from the ground level, and 380-500
metres above sea level. On the hill is situated Wat Pha Namthip
Thep Prasit Wanaram, which covers an area of 2,500 rai. The
temple was built by Phra Achan Si Maha Wiro, a follower of
Phra Achan Man Phurithat.
To get there: Take the Roi Et – Phon Thong – Nong Phok route. It
is about 80 km. from Roi Et, along Highway Nos. 2044 and 2136.
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon
This large pagoda enshrining the relic of the Lord Buddha is
situated in Wat Pha Nam Thip.
Ku Ka Sing
It is situated in Wat Burapha Ku Ka Sing, Tambon Ku Ka Sing.
It is another huge temple with Khmer-style architecture, comprising
three prangs on the same laterite base, and rectangular library
buildings in front. All of them are surrounded by a wall, with
entrance pavilions known as Gopura at the four directions. Outside
is a U-shaped moat surrounding the wall.
To get there: There are two routes to get there; follow the Roi
Et – Kaset Wisai route or Highway No. 214 for 47 km. and continue
further on the Kaset Wisai – Suwannaphum route for 10 km. Turn
right to Ku Ka Sing for 10 km; or take the Roi Et – Suwannaphum
– Surin route (Highway No. 215) and continue onto Highway 214
for 60 km. until reaching Wat Ku Phra Kona. On the opposite side,
there is a route to Ku Ka Sing, which is about 18 km. further.
Bueng Phlan Chai
The picturesque lake on the area of 200,000 sq.m. in the central
city is a symbol of Roi Et. It is blessed with a relaxing atmosphere,
with an island decorated with a large flower garden. The pond
also has various types of fish. Bueng Phalan Chai is also used
as a venue for various events of the province. Inside is situated
the city pillar shrine, the sacred shrine that is highly revered
by the people of Roi Et. There is also a large walking Buddha
image located amidst the flower garden, a Constitution atop
a Footed Tray, flower clock, Phu Phalan Chai (an artificial
waterfall), animal sculptures, playground and exercise areas.
Roi Et National Museum
Located on Phloen Chit Road, near the city hall. It was initially
established by Dr. Ko Sawatdiphanit with an aim to showcase local
silk textiles and handicrafts of Roi Et. It was later renovated
when the Fine Arts Department had the policy to set up a national
museum. Today, it showcases the province’s geography, natural
resources, archaeology, history, way of life and local hand-woven
silk products. The museum is open every day, except for Mondays,
Tuesdays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
entrance fee is 30 baht. For more information, call Tel. 0 4351
4456.
Northeastern Botany in Literature Park
This is in Tambon Pha Nam Yoi, 85 kilometres from Yasothon. Plants
here are from Thai literature like Phra Wetsandon and Lilit Phra
Lo. There are also herbs categorised according to their medicinal
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