This imposing, five-story building in the shape of a giant toad was erected on the riverbank in 2015 and houses a museum. It quickly became a landmark of Yasothon and is therefore a must-see for any visitor to the city. The Toad Museum tells the story of Praya Kankak, the toad prince of local legend, who saved humanity from a flood by defeating the rain god. After his victory, Praya Kankak made a pact with the god: people would let him know when they were ready for rain by launching a rocket into the sky. This gave rise to Yasothon's famous Rocket Festival. On the top floor, inside the animal's mouth, is a pedestrian bridge offering views of the river and the nearby large naga, which houses a 3D museum—a paradise for those who enjoy taking fun selfies. The entire area is currently being landscaped.

I was in Yasothon during the Bun Bang Fai Festival (Rocket Festival). Entry to the museum was free, but I believe there's an entrance fee for the rest of the year. I don't know the price, though. I think it's no more than 20 baht these days.

I walked there from the city center, but there must be a way to have the hotel order a tuk-tuk.

How to get there

How do I get to the Toad Museum? I walked there from the city center, but surely it must be possible to have the hotel call a tuk-tuk.