Roi Et
Roi Et (, ) is a town ("thesaban mueang") in north-eastern Thailand, capital of Roi Et Province. It covers the whole "tambon" Nai Mueang of Mueang Roi Et district. As of 2006 it had a population of 34,229. Roi Et is 514 km from Bangkok. Geography. Roi Et lies on a flat plain about above sea level. Main features of the town. At the center of Roi Et lies a lake, next to a 101 meter observation tower that is modeled in the shape of a traditional circular panpipe. Climate. Roi Et has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate  classification "Aw"). Winters are dry and very warm. Temperatures rise until April, which is hot with the average daily maximum at . The monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm. Transportation. Route 214 leads north to Kalasin and south to Kaset Wisai, Surin, and Prasat. Route 2044 leads east to Phon Thong. Route 23 leads west to Maha Sarakham and Ban Phai, and east to Yasothon and Ubon Ratchathani. Route 215 leads south to Suwannaphum and the border with Surin Province. Route 232 is a 4-lane  ring road that enables through-traffic to avoid the city centre. Roi Et is served by Roi Et Airport to the north of the town.