Tung Kula Rong Hai

Tung Kula Rong Hai (Thai: ทุ่งกุลาร้องไห้, rtgs: Thung Kula Rong Hai, IPA: [tʰûŋ kulaː rɔ́ːŋ hâːj]) is a natural region in Northeastern Thailand. Its area has size around 2 million rais (or 3,200 km².). It is located in the provinces of Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram, Sisaket and Roi Et.

History and legend

Its name is literally translated to "fields of the crying kula". Legend has it that Kulas, minorities from Mottama, Myanmar, have traveled through this plateau. Kula was then well known for their endurance and toughness. They have spent several days traveling without passing by any village and suffered from dehydration.The surrounding has no tree to provide shading. It was only arid land. Trekking through this area was very difficult. The dry land and scarceness of water supply makes tough Kulas exhausted and then cry. Hence, the land takes its name from this story.

Historically, Tung Kula Rong Hai had suffered desert-like conditions during dry season and flooding during rainy season. Soil also had salinity problem. However, the area has been treated and nowadays the region has become a famous rice producing area of Thailand.

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