DISCOVER NORTHEAST THAILAND- ROI ET PROVINCE, THAILAND
Roi Et is one of the provinces in the northeast of Thailand. The name Roi Et in Thai language means 101 the number should be 11 recalling the 11 gates the city had at a time of its history. The population of the province is around 1.3 million.
Wat Pha NamThip Thep prasit Wanaram- This temple is well known as the location of Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol, one of Thailand’s largest and most beautiful pagodas. It is the sacred place and the pride of Roi Et people and northeastern people. Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol is one of Thailand’s largest pagodas. Buddha’s relics have been collected here and it is respectful among Buddhists. It has 6 levels and 60 kilograms of gold has been used for making the top of the pagoda.
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Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol, Nong Phok, Roi Et, Thailand ( 4 )
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol. Nong Phok, Roi Et
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol or the Great, Victorious and Auspicious Pagoda is one of the largest Chedi's
( pagoda ) in Thailand. It is located on the grounds of the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam, a temple complex in Roi Et province in rural North Eastern Thailand. This huge chedi is 101 metres long, 101 metres wide and 101 metres high and was built on a plot measuring 101 Rai, which is about 40 acres. The number 101 comes from the name of the province it is located in, Roi Et, which means 101 in Thai.
The Chedi, which is also known as Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon is highly revered in Roi Et province, since relics of the Buddha are contained in the top of the pagoda. The fairly new chedi was designed by the Department of Fine Arts, and was built to serve as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. The very elegantly shaped chedi is painted in white colour and very elaborately decorated in golden coloured artwork in modern style. Surrounding the chedi are eight smaller pagodas. The finial on top of the chedi is made of 60 kilos of pure gold.
The chedi and temple are located on top of Nam Yoi cliff, from where you will have a wonderful view of the surrounding rural area.
The interior of the Chedi
The first floor is used for meetings and conferences. The names of the people who donated for the construction of the chedi are engraved in the wall
The second floor is beautifully decorated with murals, showing scenes from the life of the Buddha
The third floor is used as an ubosot or ordination hall. The marble images of 101 highly revered monks are displayed here
The fourth floor is a museum, where you can learn about the abbot of the temple
The fifth floor contains a staircase to the hall where the relics of the Buddha are enshrined
How to get to Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol; ~
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol in the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam temple complex is located in Nong Phok district, some 80 kilometres from Roi Et town.
Getting to the chedi by public transportation from Roi Et town could be a hassle, by far the most convenient and comfortable option is to hire an air conditioned car with driver to take you there. Most hotels will be able to arrange one for you. Agree on the price before leaving.
Admission & opening hours
The Chedi is open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol Nong Phok, Roi Et, Thailand. ( 8 )
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol. Nong Phok, Roi Et
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol or the Great, Victorious and Auspicious Pagoda is one of the largest Chedi's
( pagoda ) in Thailand. It is located on the grounds of the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam, a temple complex in Roi Et province in rural North Eastern Thailand. This huge chedi is 101 metres long, 101 metres wide and 101 metres high and was built on a plot measuring 101 Rai, which is about 40 acres. The number 101 comes from the name of the province it is located in, Roi Et, which means 101 in Thai.
The Chedi, which is also known as Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon is highly revered in Roi Et province, since relics of the Buddha are contained in the top of the pagoda. The fairly new chedi was designed by the Department of Fine Arts, and was built to serve as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. The very elegantly shaped chedi is painted in white colour and very elaborately decorated in golden coloured artwork in modern style. Surrounding the chedi are eight smaller pagodas. The finial on top of the chedi is made of 60 kilos of pure gold.
The chedi and temple are located on top of Nam Yoi cliff, from where you will have a wonderful view of the surrounding rural area.
The interior of the Chedi
The first floor is used for meetings and conferences. The names of the people who donated for the construction of the chedi are engraved in the wall
The second floor is beautifully decorated with murals, showing scenes from the life of the Buddha
The third floor is used as an ubosot or ordination hall. The marble images of 101 highly revered monks are displayed here
The fourth floor is a museum, where you can learn about the abbot of the temple
The fifth floor contains a staircase to the hall where the relics of the Buddha are enshrined
How to get to Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol; ~
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol in the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam temple complex is located in Nong Phok district, some 80 kilometres from Roi Et town.
Getting to the chedi by public transportation from Roi Et town could be a hassle, by far the most convenient and comfortable option is to hire an air conditioned car with driver to take you there. Most hotels will be able to arrange one for you. Agree on the price before leaving.
Admission & opening hours
The Chedi is open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol Nong Phok, Roi Et, Thailand ( 7 )
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol. Nong Phok, Roi Et
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol or the Great, Victorious and Auspicious Pagoda is one of the largest Chedi's ( pagoda ) in Thailand. It is located on the grounds of the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam, a temple complex in Roi Et province in rural North Eastern Thailand. This huge chedi is 101 metres long, 101 metres wide and 101 metres high and was built on a plot measuring 101 Rai, which is about 40 acres. The number 101 comes from the name of the province it is located in, Roi Et, which means 101 in Thai.
The Chedi, which is also known as Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon is highly revered in Roi Et province, since relics of the Buddha are contained in the top of the pagoda. The fairly new chedi was designed by the Department of Fine Arts, and was built to serve as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. The very elegantly shaped chedi is painted in white colour and very elaborately decorated in golden coloured artwork in modern style. Surrounding the chedi are eight smaller pagodas. The finial on top of the chedi is made of 60 kilos of pure gold.
The chedi and temple are located on top of Nam Yoi cliff, from where you will have a wonderful view of the surrounding rural area.
The interior of the Chedi
The first floor is used for meetings and conferences. The names of the people who donated for the construction of the chedi are engraved in the wall
The second floor is beautifully decorated with murals, showing scenes from the life of the Buddha
The third floor is used as an ubosot or ordination hall. The marble images of 101 highly revered monks are displayed here
The fourth floor is a museum, where you can learn about the abbot of the temple
The fifth floor contains a staircase to the hall where the relics of the Buddha are enshrined
How to get to Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol; ~
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol in the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam temple complex is located in Nong Phok district, some 80 kilometres from Roi Et town.
Getting to the chedi by public transportation from Roi Et town could be a hassle, by far the most convenient and comfortable option is to hire an air conditioned car with driver to take you there. Most hotels will be able to arrange one for you. Agree on the price before leaving.
Admission & opening hours
The Chedi is open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person
Thailand 2015
Not a day goes by without a thought of this amazing trip where I traveled mostly off the tourist trail in northern Thailand 5 months ago. The most enjoyable adventure yet and met so many kind and generous people on the way.
List of places explored.
Kanchanaburi
River Rafts/River Kwai ( Mon tribe)
Lamphun
Chiang Mia
Chiang Ria
Doi Bo (Ban Yafu Tribe)
Golden Triangle (Mekong river)
Lampang
Phitsanulok
Lom Sak
Khon Kaen
Roi Et
Yasothon
Ubon Ratchathani
Pho Sai (Mekong river)
Surin
Nakhon Ratchasima
Live The Dream.............
roi-et beautiful country side/thailand
taking a look at roi-et country side ,it so green this time of the year.
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol Nong Phok, Roi Et, Thailand ( 6 )
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol. Nong Phok, Roi Et
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol or the Great, Victorious and Auspicious Pagoda is one of the largest Chedi's
( pagoda ) in Thailand. It is located on the grounds of the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam, a temple complex in Roi Et province in rural North Eastern Thailand. This huge chedi is 101 metres long, 101 metres wide and 101 metres high and was built on a plot measuring 101 Rai, which is about 40 acres. The number 101 comes from the name of the province it is located in, Roi Et, which means 101 in Thai.
The Chedi, which is also known as Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon is highly revered in Roi Et province, since relics of the Buddha are contained in the top of the pagoda. The fairly new chedi was designed by the Department of Fine Arts, and was built to serve as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. The very elegantly shaped chedi is painted in white colour and very elaborately decorated in golden coloured artwork in modern style. Surrounding the chedi are eight smaller pagodas. The finial on top of the chedi is made of 60 kilos of pure gold.
The chedi and temple are located on top of Nam Yoi cliff, from where you will have a wonderful view of the surrounding rural area.
The interior of the Chedi
The first floor is used for meetings and conferences. The names of the people who donated for the construction of the chedi are engraved in the wall
The second floor is beautifully decorated with murals, showing scenes from the life of the Buddha
The third floor is used as an ubosot or ordination hall. The marble images of 101 highly revered monks are displayed here
The fourth floor is a museum, where you can learn about the abbot of the temple
The fifth floor contains a staircase to the hall where the relics of the Buddha are enshrined
How to get to Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol; ~
The Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol in the Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam temple complex is located in Nong Phok district, some 80 kilometres from Roi Et town.
Getting to the chedi by public transportation from Roi Et town could be a hassle, by far the most convenient and comfortable option is to hire an air conditioned car with driver to take you there. Most hotels will be able to arrange one for you. Agree on the price before leaving.
Admission & opening hours
The Chedi is open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person
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