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was created a separate administrative entity from Ubon in 1972. Here
is the home of the famous Bang Fai, the Rocket Festival, Which is staged
on a grend on a grand scale year around mid-May. Yasothon is 531 kilometers
from Bangkok.
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Wat Maha That is an important temple of the
province in the town. The building of importance here is Phra That
Yasothon or Phra That Anon, an ancient square pagoda with the top
similar to that of Phra That Phanom. The architecture is in the Laotian
style which was popular in the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin
periods. The pagoda houses the relics of Phra Anon. A state minister
from Si Sattana Khanahut (Vientiane) who took migrants to settle here
about 200 years ago constructed it around 1778.
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Situated in Wa Phra Phutthabat Yasothon, the hall
enshrines the Lord Buddha's Footprint in the form of a white sand dune
at the fertile ara of the Chi River.
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Phra That Kong Khao Noi is at Tambon Tat Thong.
Take the Yasothon-Udon Thani route for 2 kilometres to get to the site.
Built during the 23rd-25th Buddhist century in the late Ayutthaya
period, the small, square brick pagoda has a distinctive top. The
middle part has designs of doorways on all 4 sides. A brick wall
surrounds the pagoda. A sacred Buddha image is behind the pagoda.
Legend has it that it was built by a young farmer who was repentant
after killing his mother because he was upset with hunger.
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Situated 25 kms. from Yasothon City, via highway 23 (Yasothon-Kham
Khuen Kaeo-Ubon Ratchathani Rd.) and 10 kms. off the main road on the
right. Its significant attractions include
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Located in Ban Song Yae, Amphoe Thai Charoen, the Catholic Church is
actually called Father Dechanel is the first rector of the church. The
church serves villagers of Ban Nong Song Yae, all of who are Catholics.
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This large cave, located to the west of the mountain, houses countless sacred Buddha images
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Phaya
Thaen is a rain god according to the belief of Isan people. Phaya Thaen
Public Park is on Chaeng Sanit Road in the municipality. The large area
is surrounded by a small waterway and is decorated with flowers and
decorative plants. It also has a health park. The park is the venue of
various provincial fairs like the Rocket Festival, the annual boat race
and the Songkran Festival.
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The village is famed for its bamboo basketry for
household use and souvenir. The village is located in Amphoe Muang, 8
kms. from Yasothon City via highway 2169 (Yasothon-Kud Chum Rd.)
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Hor Trai, or library of Wat Sra Trinurak. Hor Trai
is located in Wat Sra Trinurak, Ban Na Wiang, Moo 1, Tambon Na Wiang,
25 kms. from Yasothon City. The ancient pavilion, over a century old,
located amidst pond is housing Buddhist scriptures since ancient time.
The Burmese-style wooden architecture is 8.30 metre wide and 10.50
metre long, with 4-level metal-sheet roof and long eaves at all sides.
The front door is delicately carved.
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Ban Khum Singha Tha, in Muang municipality, is the old area whose name
is found in the city’s history. The area is rich of beautiful
old-fashioned buildings which is well preserved, making a nice place to
enjoy the cultural rich area.
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Located at Ban Ngew, Tambon Ku Chan, 12 kms. from
Amphoe Kham Khuen Kaeo, KuChan is an ancient pagoda similar to Phra
That Phanom. Legend says it has been built in the same period to Phra
That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom province.
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Ban Si Than is where typical pillows are made. The
village is 20 kilometres from Yasothon on the way to Amnat Charoen.
Villagers make Khit pillows and weave after the harvest is done. They
are famous products of the province.
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This is a natural beach formed by the receding water level in the Chi
River in the dry season, which is never higher than 70 centimetres. The
beach is nearly 2 kilometres long. Locals like to come here to relax
and have a meal.
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