Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
บุญบั้งไฟ
This raucous pre-planting festival sees villages compete to launch the biggest bamboo rockets into the sky. The celebration includes parades, traditional music, folk dancing, and plenty of local whiskey. Failed launches result in participants being thrown in the mud!
When: May/June
Where: Yasothon & Northeastern Thailand
Highlights
Rocket competitionsParadesTraditional dancingMo Lam music
Travel Tips
- • Yasothon has the biggest festival
- • Expect to get dirty
- • Very local and authentic experience