Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival - Yasothon

Yasothon, Thailand

Witness Thailand's most explosive festival where villages compete by launching homemade rockets up to 9 meters long into the sky to bring rain for rice planting season.

About this place

This ancient fertility ritual takes place in mid-May and features elaborate parades, traditional music, and spectacular rocket launches that can reach heights of 1,000 meters. Book accommodation in Yasothon town 2-3 months ahead as hotels fill up quickly. The best viewing spots are at Phaya Thaen Public Park where the main launches occur, and arrive early morning to see the rocket preparation ceremonies.