Yasothon

According to historical chronicles of Muang Yasothon, Phra Chao Voravongsa, and his followers in 2340 B.E. were migrating to settle down with the governor of Champasak. Along the way, they stopped at Dong Phi Singh and decided to make their home there as it was found to be an appropriate site which was later named Ban Ta Singh or Muang Ta Singh. In 2357 B.E. King Rama II issued an edict to upgrade the settlement into a town. Muang Ta Singh, reporting direct to Bangkok. The rank of Phra Rachavongsa was given to the governor. The town was subsequently elevated into a province under a Revolutionary Order No.70 on February 6,2515. The province was made up of the following districts, Yasothon, Kam Khuan Kaew, Maha Chaichana, Pa Tiew, Lerng Nok Tha and Kud Chum (all formerly in Ubon Ratchathani), and officially came into existence on March 1,2515 (1972). Borders North Mukdahan,Nakhon Phanom and Roi Et South Sisaket East Ubon Ratchathani West Roi Et Distances from Amphoe Muang to nearby Provinces - Mukdahan 111 kms. - Nakhon Phanom 215 kms. - Roi Et 71 kms. - Sisaket 159 kms. - Ubon Ratchathani 98 kms. its districts. - Kamkhuenkaew 23 kms. - Korwang 70 kms. - Kudchum 37 kms. - Loengnoktha 69 kms. - Mahachaichana 41 kms. - Patieu 28 kms. - Saimoon 18 kms - Thai Charoen 51 kms. How to get there By Road Take Highway No.1 (Phaholyothin) to Saraburi. Then turn right into Highway No.2 (Mitrapharb) through Nakhon Ratchasima heading toward Phimai district, and on to Song Hong and Ban Phai districts of Khon Kaen. From here, turn into Highway No.23 passing Borabue district of Mahasarakham and Thawatchai and Selaphum district of Roi Et before reaching Yasothon. The total distance is some 531 kms., traveling time is about 7 hours. There are regular services daily by non and air-conditioned buses which leave Bangkok from the Northern Bus Terminal. Train or Air passengers have to get off at Ubon Ratchathani to continue by road for another 99 kms. to arrive at Yasothon. Festivals & Events Bang Fai Rocket Festival - Phaya Thaen Park May (second weekend) Yasothon is most famous for its spectacular Rocket (Bung Fai) Festival, an event which draws visitors from all over the country. The festival features large home-made rockets, fireworks displays, parades and beauty contests. Traditionally northeastern villagers have created and launched rockets of all kinds and sizes as a belief that this will ensure that the gods will send plenty of rain for the rice planting season. As part of this two-day festival there are beauty pageants and various forms of folk and cultural entertainment full of merriment. http://travel.thainn.com/thailand/