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Yasothon
One day is enough to see the main sights and experience the Rocket Festival if it falls in May; otherwise a quick overnight if you want to explore more temples and markets.
Yasothon is a small Isaan town with a handful of notable temples, a distinct sand chedi, and the famous Rocket Festival in May. All attractions are within a short drive of the centre, so a single day covers the highlights; add a night for a relaxed pace or festival timing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Mar for cooler weather; May for Rocket Festival
- avoid Apr–Jun extreme heat and rain
- Airports
- BKK · UBP
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yasothon191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yasothon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyYasothon is generally safe; stay aware of festival crowds and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance / tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi (Main international gateway; then bus from Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), about 7 h.).
- Getting aroundBuses from Bangkok’s Northeastern Bus Terminal run daily (≈7 h, 531 km (330 mi)).Buses from Bangkok’s Northeastern Bus Terminal run daily (≈7 h, 330 mi (531 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Miss Aree฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food noodle bowl฿40–70 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketRocket Festival entry (park)Free (donations optional)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person฿250 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per person฿550 (≈ US$17)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per person฿750 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿350 (≈ US$11) · Mid ฿600 (≈ US$19) · High ฿900 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BKK Suvarnabhumi (Main international gateway; then bus from Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), about 7 h.) · UBP Ubon Ratchathani (Closest regional airport, about 1.5 h by bus or car from Yasothon.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Care
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Feb–Mar. Mixed: May. Avoid: Apr, Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yasothon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses from Bangkok’s Northeastern Bus Terminal run daily (≈7 h, 531 km). Car via Hwy 1‑2‑23 takes similar time. Within town use songthaews or motorbike taxis; most sights are a short walk or 5‑10 min drive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phaya Tan Park (Rocket Festival site)
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Songthaew or motorbike, 5 min from town centre
Main festival activities in May
Chedi Sai sand stupa
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Songthaew, 15 min west
400‑year‑old sand chedi
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
B M Grand Hotel
Air‑conditioned double room, central location
Yot Nakhon Hotel
Fan‑cooled rooms, budget option
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿350–500 (≈ US$11–16) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- High
- ฿800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿550 | ฿550 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿600 | ฿600 |
| Bus Bangkok–Yasothon (round trip)1 × ฿1,200 · check | ฿1,200 |
| Motorbike rental, 1 day1 × ฿200 · check | ฿200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿255 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,805 per person per day, bed included | ฿2,805≈ US$90 |
Yot Nakhon Hotel
2026 estimate in baht; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Miss Aree | ฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street‑food noodle bowl | ฿40–70 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bamboo basketry souvenir | ฿150–300 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Rocket Festival entry (park) | Free (donations optional) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rocket Festival draws large crowds; book accommodation early if visiting in May.
- Last bus back to Bangkok departs early evening; check schedules.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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Emergency
- Police191
- Tourist police1669
Embassy
US embassy in Bangkok; consulate in Chiang Mai (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok–Yasothon bus: ≈ ฿1,200 one way, 7 h (check)
- Motorbike hire: ≈ ฿200 per day
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo‑rài)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàwp‑khun)
- สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sà‑tă‑nii rót‑bát yù‑têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yasothon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Mar for cooler weather; May for Rocket Festival · avoid Apr–Jun extreme heat and rain · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night for Rocket Festival to avoid early departure.
- Include a motorbike rental for flexible local travel.
Sources
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