Roi Et is a city located in the northeast of Thailand. Compared to other metropolitan cities in Thailand, Roi Et is relatively smaller. However, there is no shortage of unique Thailand culture and history. The name Roi Et means '10+1' or '101' which is derived from the legends of 11 city gates, From vibrant city life to serene temples, Roi Et has something to travellers and should not be missed.

Airports in Roi Et

Roi Et Airport

Roi Et Airport (ROI) is an airport serving Roi Et, the capital city of Roi Et Province, Thailand. This small airport only operates domestic flights to Bangkok provided by Nok Air and Thai AirAsia. There are amenities such as shops, information counters and first-aid at this airport. Travellers can take the bus from this airport to get to the city centre.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Roi Et?

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When is The Best Time to Fly to Roi Et?

The average temperatures in Roi Et vary little. The temperature is hot for most of the year with a fair chance of precipitation. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Roi Et, the hottest months are April, May, and then June where it can reach 37.2°C and drop below 25.6°C at night. Thailand is a tropical country and the occurrence of rain is inevitable. The months with the lowest chance of precipitation in Roi Et are December, January, and then February. In comparison, it's most likely to rain in mid-September. Roi Et is the busiest in January. Therefore it is recommended that you visit in August as it is not as crowded.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Roi Et?

Wat Pa Non Sawan - Wat Pa Non Sawan is home of various vibrantly coloured sculptures. From unique sculptures to the completely out of the ordinary sculptures, you will enjoy being at this temple. The abbot's visions inspired this temple. At the entrance, you will be able to see the multi-tiered chedi that symbolizes the mouth of Hanuman. At each level of the chedi, there is mural depicting the life of Buddha.

Roi Et National Museum - One of the places that you should visit to learn more about the local culture is the Roi Et National Museum. This museum exhibits Roi Et’s geography, natural resources, archaeology, history, way of life and local hand-woven silk products. At first, this museum was introduced by Dr Ko Sawatdiphanit to showcase local silk textiles and handicrafts of Roi Et but was later transformed into a national museum. The museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 9.00 am-4.00 pm (except for public holidays) and the entrance fee is RM 4.00.

Ku Ka Sing - One of the more historical attractions of Roi Et is the Ku Ka Sing which is a rock castle built with Khmer style architecture. This building comprises of three prangs on the same laterite base and rectangular library buildings in front. This building was once used as a site to worship the Hindu God Shiva. A wall surrounds the ruins of Ku Ka Sing, with entrance pavilions known as Gopura at the four directions. There is also a U-shaped moat surrounding the wall outside.