Roi-Et Province

Roi-Et is one of the provinces (changwat) in the northeast of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Sisaket, Surin, and Maha Sarakham. The name of the province literally means 'one hundred and one'. Correctly, the number should be "eleven" as the province was named after its eleven ancient gates built for its eleven vassal states. In ancient times, the number "eleven" was written (101) and the provincial name was written accordingly. Later, people took '101' to mean 'one hundred and one' and have since then called it "Roi Et".
The provincial seal shows the shrine of the city pillar, which is in the artificial lake Bueng Phlan Chai. The spirit of the shrine, Mahesak, is revered by local people. The province is divided into 20 districts (amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 193 sub-districts (tambon) and 2,311 villages (muban).
Economy: Roi-Et is principally agricultural, with rice production it's main source of income.
Geography: Most of the province is covered by plains about 130–160 meters above sea level, drained by the Chi River. In the north are the hills of the Phu Phan mountain range. The Yang River is the major watercourse. In the south is the Mun River, which also forms the boundary with Surin. At the mouth of the Chi River, where it enters the Mun River, a floodplain provides a good rice farming area.
History: The area was already settled at the time of the Khmer empire, as several ruins show. However, the main history of the province began when Lao people from Champasak settled near Suwannaphum during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In the late 18th century, King Taksin moved the city to its present site, then called Saket Nakhon.
Tourism: Roi-Et is well served with national highways 23, 214, 215 and 2044 and also has its own airport. Despite having a rich history, it's not well establised as a tourist destination.

Source: Wikipedia