Sim Wat Traiphum Khanachan - Wat Burapha Phiram
Sim Wat Traiphum Khanachan
It is situated at Ban Tak Daet, Tambon Hua Thon. The architectural structure suggests
that it is a traditional small ‘Sim’ – local dialect for Ubosot - of the Northeast with
a low boundary wall. Its gable and ‘Rang Phueng’ – decoration underneath
the lower tie beam – are elaborately carved. The Sim houses murals illustrating Buddhist stories.
It is assumed that it dates back to around the Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin period.
Outside the Sim is situated an Isan-style Buddha image which was moved from Wat Tai Wilai Tham
(same district). Sim Wat Traiphum Khanachan was renovated by the Fine Arts Department in 1998
and awarded for outstanding architecture by the Association of Siamese Architects under
Royal Patronage in the year 1998. To get there: From Mueang district, take Highway
No. 214 to Highway No. 215 until reaching Suwannaphum district,
then turn left and continue for 5 km
Wat Burapha Phiram
It is located in Roi Et city. The third-class royal temple was formerly known
as Wat Hua Ro and was later renamed as Wat Buraphaphiram.
There is the tallest standing Buddha image in Thailand known as Phra Phuttha Rattanamongkhon Mahamuni or
Luangpho Yai, which was built with reinforced concrete in the blessing attitude.
The Buddha image is 59.2 metres tall and if the base is included,
it would be 67.85 metres tall. There is a museum at the base.
Luangpho Yai is highly-revered by the people of Roi Et
Thung Kula Rong Hai
This land used to be an expansive, dry, harsh place in the middle of the region.
It covers 5 provinces which are Roi Et, Surin, Buri Ram, Yasothon, and Maha Sarakham.
One-third of the area is in Roi Et. There is a legend that says the Kula
people were traders in ancient times who were also great fighters with excellent stamina.
However, they cried when they got to Thung Kula Rong Hai because it was such
a desolate place without water and big trees. Nowadays the area is fertile due
to the efforts of the government to develop it and is suitable for agriculture.
The development centre is 6 kilometres from the district office, a bit past Ku Phra Ko Na.
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