🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Quick lay of the land before the plan. The town of Yasothon is small — easy to walk and to loop around by car. The main sight, Phra That Kong Khao Noi, sits only about 9 km out of town along Highway 23, while the Ban Singha Tha old quarter and Wat Maha That are right in the centre and within walking distance of each other. This plan runs smoothest with your own car or a rental, but if you don't have one, you can string the stops together with local hired songthaews/taxis — the distances aren't far.
When to go
Unless you're coming specifically for the Bun Bang Fai (rocket) festival in May, aim for the cool season, late in the year into early the next. The weather is at its best, so walking the old town and being outdoors stays comfortable, not sweaty. During the rocket festival it gets crowded and rooms fill up fast — book several weeks ahead.
Day 1 — Into Town, the Chedi & the Old Quarter
Day one is for the town's highlights. Start at Phra That Kong Khao Noi mid-morning, before the sun gets harsh, then head into town for lunch. In the afternoon, walk the Ban Singha Tha old quarter and the neighbouring Wat Maha That, and close the day by the water at Phaya Thaen Park.
Around Town + Tat Thong
Getting around on day one
If you don't have your own car, hire a songthaew for the round trip out to Phra That Kong Khao Noi rather than paying per leg — it works out better, because catching a ride back from out there is tricky. In town, Ban Singha Tha and Wat Maha That are an easy walk.
Book the activities in your Yasothon trip ahead
Booking online ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide is usually cheaper than the gate and skips the queue. Pick only the experiences you actually want — prices and availability are shown live on each site.
Day 2 — Morning Market, Souvenirs & Heading Home
Take day two easy. Start with a Yasothon-style breakfast, drop by the morning market to soak up the atmosphere, then pick up some souvenirs before you go. If you have the time and want to see local handicraft, you could detour to the khit-pillow weaving village of Ban Si Than in Pa Tio district — but allow extra time, since it's outside town.
Breakfast + Souvenirs
How to Get to Yasothon
Yasothon has no airport and no train through town. The main ways in are by car or by bus — pick whatever suits you.
- Private car — about 7–8 hours from Bangkok. The handiest option, since you can hop between districts as you please. It suits this 2-day 1-night plan best.
- Bus / minivan — there are services from Mo Chit and nearby provinces into Yasothon town. Once you arrive, use local hired songthaews to get around.
- Fly to Ubon, then drive — the nearest airport is Ubon Ratchathani, about a 1-hour flight from Bangkok, then roughly 1.5–2 hours by road into Yasothon. Good if you want to save travel time.
Rough Budget Per Person
A 2-day 1-night Yasothon trip is easy on the wallet — it's a small town and the food is cheap. Here's a rough per-person estimate, not counting the trip down from Bangkok.
- Lodging, 1 night — about THB 500–900 (split two ways if you're sharing, so THB 250–450 each).
- Food, 2 days — about THB 400–600 for local food and cafés.
- Getting around the province — about THB 300–600 per day to rent a car or hire a songthaew.
- Entry fees — the main sights like Phra That Kong Khao Noi and the temples are free, so there's almost nothing to budget here.
Straight talk
Yasothon isn't a town you'd spend a week in. Its strengths are the quiet, easy atmosphere, an old town that's nice to walk, and good local food. If you're after lots of nature or activities, it may feel thin — but if you come for a slow, relaxed pace, 2 days and 1 night is just right.
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