Founded in 1782, Roi Et literally
means ‘one hundred and one’, believed to
be an exaggeration of the number 11 since
the prosperous town once ruled 11 vassal
states. The town was abandoned because of
the natural disaster of flooding, but is
now a steadily growing province. The province
is part of the 200,000 plus rais of the
famous Tung Kula Rong Hai (Kula Crying Fields),
once a wasteland that was transformed into
growing high-quality rice. The daily life
in Roi Et is influenced by a conservative
population with strong Buddhist traditions.
The simple way of life in this mostly rural
province in the lower Northeast is reflected
in its arts and crafts, especially in the
weaving of textiles.
Roi Et has an
area of about 8,299 square kilometres,
consisting of the following districts:
Muang, 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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