Phlan Chai Lake

Phlan Chai Lake
“Phlan Chai Lake is a big pond in the center of Roi-Et province, Thailand. There is a big gate in front of “Phlan Chai Lake”. Its name is “Sa ket Nakorn”. In the middle of the pond, there is the house of spirit of Mahesak Mogul. 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 Lake was built by Phraya Soonthorn Thepkit Jaraksa.
The old town was situated in the land of Roi-Et nowadays. It was dug by human labour.
It was situated at the heart of the province. The history of the old town has variations. 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. Today the pond is still called “Phlan Chai Lake”.
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. The one past of soil, they covered it up to make an island. 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 Mogul, 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 Mogul.
Location
Phlan Chai Lake is located in Tambon Nai Mueang District, Roi-Et province, on 13thTewaphibal Road. It is opposite of Roi-Et hall-town.Visitor do not have to pay a fee for visiting. It is open everyday between 07.00 am – 09.00 pm.

Don’t miss the shrine of “Mahesak”mogul, it is at the house of spirit in the middle of “Phlan Chai Lake”. It is sacred. There is also a big statue in the shrine, where people worship Mahesak mogul. Around the lake, there is also a beautiful park.
Phlan 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 Phlan 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 lake 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.
The park has been made possible by cooperation from both the private and public sectors. In creating the park, they used an area in the town centre preserved for public recreation. You can take a photo and feed the animals. You can float on the boat. You can go for a picnic. I hope you will be happy when you come here.

Welcome to the land of smiles.

Phlan Chai Lake in numbers:
Area 50 rai (about 20 acres)
Distance from Bangkok to Roi-Et 512 kilometres
Distance from Selaphum to Phlan Chai Lake 32 kilometre

Sources
Our experiences.
Interview with Mr.Narong Peekklang. He is 43 years old. He is the officer of Roi-Et National Museum.
Magazines: The attractions of Roi-Et
http://www.moohin.com/
http://www.roiet.go.th/

Group Information
1. Mr. Pakorn Pakasit, 18. You can call him Korn. He likes playing Thai music. He loves Thai culture. He thinks Phlan Chai lake is a beautiful place.
2. Miss Jiraporn Pimboon, 17. Her nickname is Maew. She likes reading. She wants to be a physician. She loves Thailand. She feels good to do this project.
3. Miss Chutima Namkam, 18. Her nickname is Klang. She likes playing basketball. She hopes you have a new tourist attraction and culture.
4. Miss Anusara Nabanthidt, 18. Her nickname is Nam. She wants to be an economist She likes relaxing by Phlan Chai Lake. She is friendly and talkative. She loves Thailand.
5. Miss Jureerat Oansrimuaeng, 18. You can call her Ruk. She likes playing computer games. She is creative. She wants to be an engineer. She loves Thai culture.

Most of us live in Selaphum District. We want to present “Phlan Chai Lake” to foreigners. Phlan Chai Lake is regarded as the symbol of Roi – Et. We hope this project will be beneficial for everyone. We love Thailand and hope you come to Roi – Et, especially “Phlan Chai Lake ” It is peaceful! You will relax by a beautiful freshwater pond and a beautiful flower garden. Welcome to Thailand.