Ku Ka Sing Castle. Roi-Et , Thailand

An old person in the village said, first this place was governed by Khom. The olden day governors of Khom wanted to construct the Ku (Palace). The leader of Khom asked a woman to build Kuprakhona. Then he asked a man to build Kukasing. We don’t know about the time they started building, but we know about the agreement. They be in agreement to contest, when the fixed star seen on the sky the time would be up.   So on the last day of the contest, the woman laid a plot because she wanted to be the winner. She made a lamp and she hung the lamp on a tree. The man saw the lamp and thinking of the morning, he stopped building the Ku because he thought the time was up. In the mean time, the woman hurried to build the KupraKhona and she completed the Ku. However, the man could not complete the Ku. Thus Kukasing is not complete like Kuprakhona.The construction style of Kukasing was influenced from Hinduism and Shiva. between 1007 – 1087 it was the time of Papoun art. People in this area believe that Kukasing is a holy place and it is a dwelling of Shiva. Every May they have Boon Bung fire festival, where they pray for rain.

As for the interesting annual events, there is a sound and light performance every December. This show is called Kin Kao Tung Nung Pha Mai, it means eating local food and wearing

Thai silk. If you are planning to travel to Thailand in December,

do not miss this show.

Why it is called Kukasing:There is no evidence from Khom to confirm the origin of this name.

The name Kukasing comes from Thai-Isan language. Ku is a place like

a chedi. Ka is from Garuda. The Garuda is a large mythical bird or

bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Sing is from the lion statue in front of Kukasing.

Phlan Chai Lake [Pa-lan-Chai Lake] Roi-Et , Thailand.

Phlan Chai is a big pond in the center of Roi-Et province, Thailand. There is a big gate in front of “Phlan Chai”. Its name is “Sa ket Nakorn”. In the middle of the pond, there is the house of spirit of Mahesak. It is believed that there is a good spirit  there. The pond itself has been taken as the symbol of Roi-Et.

It is 512 kilometers from Bangkok and is easily connected with the capital by land and air transportation. Visitors can connect to a bus from Bangkok, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal or take an airplane, for example PB Airline to Roi-Et province.

History

100  years ago, Phlan Chai  was built by Phraya Soonthorn Thepkit Jaraksa. The old town was situated in the land of Roi-Et nowadays. It was situated at the heart of the province. A long time ago, Roi-Et  was called Sa-Kate-Na-Korn. The entrance to Roi-Et had eleven paths. In front of the lake there is a big gate. The name of the gate is Sa-Kate-Na-Korn.
According to historical and archaeological evidences, the ancients had authority to govern this place. This area was a victory field and prevented the enemies from entering in the city. Because the pond was dug in the heart of the town, people didn’t worry about  water sources. This pond was shallow until 1926. The governor of Roi-Et

Phraya Soonthoon Thepkit Jaraksa (Thong Chanthalangsu) considered this problem. He and people of Roi-Et helped together to develop it .They dug it

deeper. Took the soil to build the roads around this pond. They call it Soonthorn Thepkit Jaraksa Road. This island is beautifully decorated. It is a public garden nowadays. The south of the island has the ceremony grounds for inter a city pillar. They built a shrine on it. People believe that the spirit of Mahesak, the spiritual assurance of the townspeople lives here. At the present, in the middle of the pond, there is the house of spirit of Mahesak.

Location                Phlan Chai is located in Tambon Nai Mueang, Roi-Et, on Tewaphibal Road. It is opposite of Roi-Et hall-town. Visitor do not have to pay a fee for visiting. It is open every day between 07.00 am – 09.00 pm.

Don’t miss the shrine of “Mahesak”, it is at the house of spirit in the middle of “Phlan Chai”. It is sacred.
There is also a big statue in the shrine, where people worship Mahesak. Around the pond, there is also a beautiful park.

Phalan hill is the model of a zoo. This hill has the sculptures of animals such as a tiger, a hippopotamus, a crocodile, a deer and a monkey. This ground is a small forest. The hill has an artificial waterfall. Next to the Phalan hill there is a statue of H.R.H. Princess Phrasrinakarindra.
Phrabuddhathodorm is a statue of Buddha. It is in the middle of park. The opposite of the statue of Buddha is a playground. This playground is for children. Health Park is for exercise and an aerobic dance.
Somdech Phra Srinakarinda Park Roi Et surrounds Phalanchai in front of the town hall. This area is about  227 rai (91 acres). This urban park features a spacious  ground  where the provincial authorities hold official celebrations and the locals take their exercise. The park is adorned with flowering and ornamental plants of all kinds. Its well-kept grass lawn is shaded by trees, large and small. A refreshing foundation, which can be adjusted to great heights, provides a focus at the centre of the park may also take time off to read books in a pavilion set aside for the purpose.

Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol , Roi-Et , Thailand

Phra  Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol is located in Phu Khao Kiew, Ban Tha
Sa-ard, Moo 6, Tumbon Pha Nam Yoi, Nong Phok, Roi-Et. The distance from Roi-Et is 62 kilometres. The distance from Nong Phok to Ban Thasa-ard is 9 km. When  you are in Ban Thasa-ard turn left. Phra  Maha Chedi  Chai  Mongkol is  5 kilometres from here.

It is the one of the largest Chedis (pagodas) in the country. Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol has 6 floors. The Chedi is 101 metres wide, 101 metres long and 101 metres high. The Chedi was built on 101 rai (about 40 acres) piece of land. The number 101 symbolizes the name of Roi-Et province, pronounced “Roi-Et” in Thai.

The 1st floor

a large hall, elegant wall plaque sign Tanatibdi various merit a meeting with the statue of Luang Pu v Sri Maha Road founder

The 2nd floor

the grand hall as well. Wall-mounted Buddha exquisitely patterned Thailand. Used as a large conclave. Be a monk for 2000-3000.

The 3rd floor

enshrined is the faculty mentor, the East Bay is shaped like a marble in the past. I like the body shape and body Pฏipan Nova 101.

The 4th floor

Is  a museum show temple. What is the meditation that I perfected my Si. I practice the Dhamma. Outside is a panoramic view of the surround.

The 5th floor

Spiral staircase 119 step and hallway the bell 8 square to keep the Buddha relics

The 6th- 7th floor

the top-tiered pagoda bell.  Not to be.

DO and DON’Ts

-  You must take off your hat and shoes
-  You must be quiet and discard garbage in the bins
- You cannot bring pets, snacks and beverages
- You cannot use candles or joss sticks, smoke and drink
-  You cannot touch the walls or the statues

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