According to historical
chronicles of Muang Yasothon, in
1797, Phra Chao Voravongsa, and his followers
migrated and selected to establish a new
settlement at Dong Phi Singh. It was later
named Ban Ta Singh (Muang Ta Singh). In
1814, King Rama II upgraded the settlement
into a town and the rank of Phra Rachavongsa
was given to the governor. Considered
the nation’s smallest province,
it gained its autonomy in 1972 after separating
from the large province of Ubon Ratchathani.
The province is well known for its high-quality
jasmine rice and for the annual, colorful
Rocket Festival.
Yasothon has an area of 4,161 square
kilometres. It is divided into the following
districts: Muang, Kham Khuean Kaeo, Maha Chana
Chai, Pa Tio, Loeng Nok Tha, Kut Chum, Kho Wang,
Sai Mun and Thai Charoen.
