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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