Things to see and do in Yasothon: If there's one monument you absolutely must see in Yasothon, it's the Giant Toad. Without a photo of this structure on the riverbank, no one will believe you've been to Yasothon. The old town, with its old, painted wooden houses in the French-Indochinese style, is also very pretty. This area is called Ban Singha Tha. A stroll there is highly recommended and feels a bit like stepping back in time. Also worth visiting is Wat Mahathat, located nearby. There's also Paya Thaen Park, which is particularly interesting because it's where the rockets are launched during the Bun Bang Fai festival. Outside the town, you'll find some interesting craft villages like Ban Thung Nang Ok and Ban Na Samai, known for their bamboo basketry, and Ban Si Than, famous throughout the country for its kite cushions.

Things to see and do in Yasothon: The Toad Museum (My rating: 2/5 stars) This five-story museum, shaped like a giant toad, was recently built and is very popular nationwide. It's now almost as famous as the Yasothon Rocket Festival. Definitely worth seeing; the building is hilarious! Yasothon Old Town (Ban Singh Tha) (My rating: 3/5 stars) Ban Singh Tha is one of Thailand's most beautiful neighborhoods with its old houses. There you'll find beautifully painted wooden houses from the last century and a Chinese temple. A stroll through the streets is very pleasant; you feel like you've stepped back in time.

Further excursion tips in Yasothon: Wat Mahathat: This temple is the most important in Yasothon and is known for its Laotian-style chedi. Here you will also find one of the famous wooden stilt libraries (Ho Trai), which were used in many old temples in Thailand to store Buddhist scriptures. Ban Thung Nang Ok and Ban Na Samai: These two villages, about ten kilometers outside the city, are known for their bamboo basket weaving. You can watch the production process and, of course, purchase a piece as a souvenir. Ban Thung Nang Ok and Ban Na Samai: This village is famous in Thailand for the production of traditional Thai cushions. It is located about twenty kilometers from Yasothon. You can watch the cushions being made and buy them as souvenirs. Phu Tham Phra: This 16-meter-long and 6-meter-wide cave is located 85 kilometers from Yasothon in the forest and houses numerous Buddha statues, including a reclining Buddha.

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