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Photo Gallery of Roi Et in Thailand.
Roi Et is about 512 kilometers away from Bangkok, located in the middle of Northern East of Thailand.
Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon is located in Nong Phok district, the northeastern part of Roi Et and said that it is the largest pagoda in Thailand.
 We visited Roi Et long long time ago, only dropped by the beautiful temple,  Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon that you can see in this page. This time (in 2008), we visited Roi Et again on the way to Ubon Ratchathani from Mukdaharn and only dropped by the temple again. :D

 The history of this area dates back to 9 to 13 century, the era of  the Khmer empire, and the history of Roi Et started during the reign of Ayutthaya (1350 - 1767).
 Roi Et was a very large and glorious city, once called "Saket Nakhon" with 11 gates and 11 satellite cities. Roi Et means one hundred (Roi) and one (Et). It comes from the 11 gates and 11 satellite cities. It looks like the number was exaggerated from 11 to 101 to express how important the city was.
(The number is exaggerated too much ? :D )

 Roi Et has a huge Buddha statue, one of the tallest in the world, about 68 meters high, in the center of the city.




[RoiEt]  Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon

The picture left shows the big gate to the chedi. From the gate, 150m walk takes you to Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon.
 Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon is located in Nong Phok district, the northeastern part of Roi Et. We visited here on the way to Ubon Ratchathani from Mukdaharn. You'll see a very beautiful Chedi.
 Anyway, let's go and check it !

 The picture left shows the big gate to the chedi. From the gate, 150m walk takes you to Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon, looks like cars are not allowed now (as of 2009.). (was allowed long time ago, though.)
To the chedi
You can enjoy walking along the wall like the picture to the chedi.
To the chedi
You can enjoy walking along the wall like the picture to the chedi.
The view from the wall
A lot of green around here.
The path
You can walk normally on the way, not on the wall.
(Cars can't be allowed, though.)
To the chedi
You can enjoy walking along the wall like the picture to the chedi.
The view from the wall
A lot of green around here.
The path
You can walk normally on the way, not on the wall.
(Cars can't be allowed, though.)

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Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon - the appearance of the chedi

Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon is located in Nong Phok district, the northeastern part of Roi Et and said that it is the largest pagoda in Thailand.
 Maybe because of the name of Roi Et, it is 101 meters high, 101 meters wide, and was built in the site of 101 rai (about 40 acres).
Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon is located in Nong Phok district, the northeastern part of Roi Et and said that it is the largest pagoda in Thailand.
 Maybe because of the name of Roi Et, it is 101 meters high, 101 meters wide, and was built in the site of 101 rai (about 40 acres).

 The huge chedi in the center with other four chedis around is beautifully designed. It has seven stories and bones of Buddha are enshrined on the 6th floor.
 The Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon is in the site of Wat Pha Namthip Thep Prasit Vararam
.
The entrance
Let's get in to the chedi.
Naga 1
Naga (5 heads snake god) that you see so often in Thailand.
Naga 2
After the entrance, you'll another naga but this one was almost eaten by a fish  or something.... ?
Peacock
A peacock was enjoying walking around the entrance. :D
The entrance
Let's get in to the chedi.
Naga 1
Naga (5 heads snake god) that you see so often in Thailand.
Naga 2
After the entrance, you'll another naga but this one was almost eaten by a fish  or something.... ?
Peacock
A peacock was enjoying walking around the entrance. :D
To the chedi
After the entrance, a beautiful garden and the huge chedi with other smaller ones on the both sides will be waiting for you.
To the chedi
After the entrance, a beautiful garden and the huge chedi with other smaller ones on the both sides will be waiting for you.
The whole view of the chedi
101 meters high. Really huge !
The whole view of the chedi
101 meters high. Really huge !
Beautiful garden
Charming garden with a fountain, a pond, plants and trees.
From the chedi
When you look back, you'll see another aspect of the garden.
Beautiful garden
Caroming garden with a fountain, a pond, plants and trees.
From the chedi
When you look back, you'll see another aspect of the garden.
The fountain
The fountain with four Buddha images. How attractive !
Small chedis
Smaller than the chedi in the center, however, they themselves are very big.
The fountain
The fountain with four Buddha images. How attractive !
Small chedis
Smaller than the chedi in the center, however, they themselves are very big.

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Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon - the inside of the chedi

This was displayed but not sure if it shows the real appearance around the chedi.
Now, let's get in the chedi and see around.
The inside of the chedi is elegantly designed; columns, ceiling, doors, stairs and windows.

 The picture left:
 This was displayed but not sure if it shows the real appearance around the chedi.
People praying
Maybe this monk was the one who constructed this chedi.
Ceiling
The ceiling also is exquisitely designed.
Doors
Buddha image with fire or something on his head.
A lot of monks
A lot of monk images are in the line.
People praying
Maybe this monk was the one who constructed this chedi.
Ceiling
The ceiling also is exquisitely designed.
Doors
Buddha image with fire or something on his head.
A lot of monks
A lot of monk images are in the line.
Columns
Columns are decorated beautifully with guardian angels (?).
Stairs
Buddha images are welcoming you.
Going up
The stairs are decorated gracefully.
Stained glass
Is it a stained glass ? Buddhist painting is on it.
Columns
Columns are decorated beautifully with guardian angels (?).
Stairs
Buddha images are welcoming you.
Going up
The stairs are decorated gracefully.
Stained glass
Is it a stained glass ?
Buddhist painting is on it.

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Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon - To the top of the chedi

After some stories, you'll see a spiral staircase to the top. (Hmmm, what floor are we on now ?)
After some stories, you'll see a spiral staircase to the top. (Hmmm, what floor are we on now ?)

This made me a bit scared because I felt I was on a high place.
Anyway, let's go and check it ! :)
Small temple
Pra Barom Sarii Rikathaate

A decorated small temple with bones of Buddha enshrined inside.
Close-up
Bones of Buddha are enshrined in the glass case.
Supporting Figures
The same decorations in Gland Palace or Wat Arun in Bangkok.
Offerings
Flowers and other things are offered.
Small temple
Pra Barom Sarii Rikathaate

A decorated small temple with bones of Buddha enshrined inside.
Close-up
Bones of Buddha are enshrined in the glass case.
Supporting Figures
The same decorations in Gland Palace or Wat Arun in Bangkok.
Offerings
Flowers and other things are offered.

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Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon - View from the chedi

You can see the view around from the chedi.
The scenery is great with a lot of green and you'll feel relax.
You can see the view around from the chedi.
The scenery is great with a lot of green and you'll feel relax.

The picture left:
The view from the huge chedi in the center. You'll see the site and vast green land
Looking down
You'll see the whole view of the garden when you look down from the chedi.
Out from the chedi
The scenery when you go out from the chedi.
The walls are also beautiful and the sky is amazing.
Looking up
The chedi when you look up.
Another one
The another chedi next to the huge chedi in the center.
This one as well is beautifully decorated.
Looking down
You'll see the whole view of the garden when you look down from the chedi.
Out from the chedi
The scenery when you go out from the chedi.
The walls are also beautiful and the sky is amazing.
Looking up
The chedi when you look up.
Another one
The another chedi next to the huge chedi in the center.
This one as well is beautifully decorated.

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Phra Maha Chedi Chaimongkon - Around the chedi

You can enjoy shopping around the gate you see on the top on this page.
You can enjoy shopping around the gate you see on the top on this page.

What do they sell ? Okay, let's check it ! :D
Gifts
Bags, sunglasses, swords, caps, musical instruments and other things.
Gifts
Bags, sunglasses, swords, caps, musical instruments and other things.
Dogs
Dogs are playing.
Hmm, I feel I never seen dogs with collars in Thailand ... ?
Flower
Celosia cristata is found around the shops.
Gifts
Bags, sunglasses, swords, caps, musical instruments and other things.
Dogs
Dogs are playing
Hmm, I feel I never seen dogs with collars in Thailand ... ?
Flower
Celosia cristata is found around the shops.

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