Ban Selaphum (Roi Et) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast at 133 m elevation, connected via Khon Kaen Elevated SRT Station (128 km).
Why Visit Ban Selaphum (ร้อยเอ็ด)
Ban Selaphum is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast (located at 16.0167°N, 103.9500°E, elevation 133 m). Renowned for Ban Selaphum Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Ban Selaphum Local Temple & Community Pier/Market, Ban Selaphum Evening Night Market (Roi Et), Roi Et Scenic Viewpoint, Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast Temples & Street Food, Ban Selaphum rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Khon Kaen Elevated SRT Station (128 km) (128 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ban Selaphum
Ban Selaphum Town Center
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ban Selaphum.
Roi Et Surrounding Subdistricts (Tambon)
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ban Selaphum.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ban Selaphum
- Ban Selaphum Local Temple & Community Pier/Market — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Selaphum.
- Ban Selaphum Evening Night Market (Roi Et) — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Selaphum.
- Roi Et Scenic Viewpoint — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Selaphum.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ban Selaphum
In Ban Selaphum (Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Isan Northeast & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Som Tum Thai & Som Tum Pla Ra (ส้มตำไทย / ส้มตำปลาร้า) (฿50–฿90): Hand-pounded green papaya salad with lime, palm sugar, cherry tomatoes, long beans, chilies, and roasted peanuts.
- Larb Moo & Nam Tok Kor Moo Yang (ลาบหมู / น้ำตกคอหมูย่าง) (฿80–฿150): Minced pork or charcoal-grilled pork neck tossed with toasted sticky-rice powder (Khao Khua), mint, shallots, and lime.
- Gai Yang Khao Niao — Charcoal Grilled Isan Chicken & Sticky Rice (ไก่ย่างข้าวเหนียว) (฿120–฿220): Lemongrass-and-garlic marinated chicken grilled between split bamboo sticks, served with tamarind Jaew dipping sauce and bamboo-steamed sticky rice.
- Khanom Mor Kaeng — Phetchaburi Royal Egg Custard (ขนมหม้อแกงเพชรบุรี) (฿60–฿100): Baked taro and lotus-seed coconut custard caramelized with Toddy palm sugar and crispy fried shallots.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Ban Selaphum
Ban Selaphum Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Ban Selaphum serving made-to-order Isan Northeast & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Ban Selaphum Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Hua Hin Night Market & Tamarind Market, JJ River Kwai Night Market (Kanchanaburi), Khon Kaen Ton Tann Night Market & Udon Thani UD Town Food Street · Regional drinks: Nam Tan Sod (Chilled Phetchaburi Toddy Palm Nectar ฿35–฿55), Iced Roselle Juice (Nam Krachiap) & Thai Iced Tea
Getting to Ban Selaphum & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Khon Kaen Elevated SRT Station (128 km) (128 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Khon Kaen Airport (KKC).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ban Selaphum
Combine Ban Selaphum with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Selaphum (6 km away)
- Thung Khao Luang (9 km away)
- Thawatchaburi (19 km away)
- At Samat (22 km away)
- Thawat Buri (22 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast
Explore other destinations across Isan (Northeast) & Western River Kwai / Royal Coast:
Nakhon Ratchasima · Khon Kaen · Udon Thani · Ubon Ratchathani · Pak Chong · Kanchanaburi · Nong Khai · Phetchaburi · Hua Hin · Cha-am · Chiang Khan · Khao Yai