Good English speaking pharmacists in Roi-Et
Since I have been living near the city of Roi-Et (for the past 5 months) and my stock of medicines (brought from the Netherlands) will soon run out, I request that Peterdongsing provide the contact details (name, address, etc.) of the pharmacy in question or those contact details to my email address.
The charm of the province of Roi Et
Roi Et is a province in the northeast of Thailand, the area called Isan. Despite its many natural and cultural attractions, the charms of the province are known only to adventurous types who have dared to venture off the beaten tourist track.
The Boerobudur of Thailand
Those who know the Boerobudur in Java will not be surprised about the nickname of the Chedi Hin Sai in Roi Et, 'the Burobudur of Thailand'.
A temple in Isan, beautiful in ugliness
Tastes differ. One thinks the Phra Maha Chedi Chai Monkol in Phu Khao Kiew is a magnificent building, the other considers it a clear example of 'super kitsch'.
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon in Roi-Et
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon in Roi Et province is an architecturally impressive structure. Buddha relics are kept in the middle pagoda. An amount of three billion Baht has been raised for the construction of this immense structure. It is located in a wooded area, where pheasants, peacocks, deer, tigers and elephants live in the wild.
Wat Ku Phra Kona: a remarkable example of heritage care
Some time ago, when I was looking for monumental Khmer relics in the vicinity of my home in Satuek, I stumbled upon Wat Ku Phra Kona in the south of the province of Roi Et. Coincidence, because this Khmer ruin is missing from just about every self-respecting travel guide. It is, however, one of the northernmost Khmer shrines.
Reader Submission: Departing in Isaan
I have been staying in Thailand regularly for about 10 years and have a partner there, whom we will call Nit with Warayut, her “adult” son; they come from a small village in the Isaan, in the province of Roi-Et. The Isaners mostly come from Laos and their spoken language is Lao, and is not a dialect of Thai.
Photos of flooding in Nong Phok and Pon Thong (Roi Et)
The tropical depression Podul has wreaked havoc in some parts of Thailand. The four northeastern provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Sakhon Nakhon, Roi Et and Khon Kaen experienced flooding, mudslides and landslides.
Some time ago there was a discussion on TB about extending the Thai driver's license in a different place than the place of residence. In my case, the first 5-year renewal was for the two-year temporary license. Here is my experience, which differs from the comments at the time.
Experience this week annual extension visa in Roi-Et. Last Tuesday, April 17, went to immigration in Roi-Et for the year extension visa (
Living as a Single Farang in the Jungle: With C&A to Roi Et
After a last breakfast at the Roy Hotel in Buriram, we will start the journey to Roi Et today. Louis was already aware of our arrival. Lung addie counted on a drive of about 3 hours to cover the good 200 km between Buriram and Roi Et.
Today, Wednesday, is my last day in Roi Et. There is very little on the program as Lung addie wants to keep it quiet because of the long way back to his homestay, in the South, tomorrow. A ride of about 950 km awaits and you can start well rested.
Today is “tourist day”. Since my stay here in Roi Et is very limited to a few days, a strict selection has to be made of what MUST be seen, which you certainly should not have missed when you come to a certain region. My host, Louis, who has been living in Roi Et for several years, and what I honestly call a very good choice on his part, advises me to visit one, according to him, …
After a hearty breakfast from the resort to Nong Ki Lek to say goodbye to my Mae Baan's family. We can all take it easy because from here to the destination in Roi Et my Lady Garmin indicates barely 252km. Not far so by Thai standards.
Reader question: Does anyone know a nice hotel in Roi Et?
After the story on this blog about the counterfeit boeroboedoer I became completely curious about the "Chedi Hin Sai".
I have already visited the Boerobudo twice. I currently reside about 120km from Roi Et.
Can't find anywhere on Google the address of Immigration's new address in the city of Roi Et, a friend urgently needs this to extend his visa on arrival due to terminal illness of his wife.
AirAsia is expanding its network in Thailand in 2015 with three new destinations. You can soon fly from Don Mueang to Nan, Loei and Roi Et.