Yasothon (Thai ยโสธร) is one of the provinces (changwat) of Thailand, located in the North-East of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket and Roi Et.

Geography

The northern part of the province are plains with low hills, while the southern part is the river lowland of the river Chi, with several ponds and swamps.

History

The province was created on March 1, 1972, when it was split off from the Ubon Ratchathani province.

Symbols

The seal of the province shows to lions facing the chedi Pra A-non, in the temple Wat Maha That in the city Yasothon. The two lions refer to the legend of the founding of the city - when the site of the city was chosen a lion came out of the forest, hence the city was called Ban Ta Singh, meaning city of the lion. In the bottom of the seal is a lotus flower (Nymphaea lotus), as the lotus is both the provincial flower of the province as well as of the province Ubon Ratchathani, of which Yasothon was part until 1972. Provincial tree is Anisoptera costata .

Administrative divisions

The province is subdivided into 9 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 78 communes (tambon) and 835 villages.

External links

• Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
• Golden Jubilee Network province guide