Yasothon, Northern administrative province in Isan, Thailand
Yasothon is a province in northeastern Isan, Thailand, covering plains and low hills across its territory. The Chi River runs through its southern lowlands while numerous ponds dot the landscape throughout the region.
The province was created in 1972 through an official announcement by Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, separating it from neighboring territories. This administrative act established the province as it exists today.
The provincial emblem displays two lions, rooted in the original settlement name Ban Sing Tha where Sing means lion in Thai. This mythological connection remains visible in local symbols and community identity today.
The province is well connected by bus services and acts as a transportation hub for northeastern Thailand. Visitors should prepare for humid climate and monsoon rains, especially during the wet season.
The area contains Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park with extensive forest and natural habitats spread across protected land. This reserve provides habitat for native wildlife and plant species found in the region.
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