Rocket Festival 2007

[sunluvr]

Does anyone know spefically what the dates are for the rocket festival in UdonThani this year? I am planning on a visit there for about 10 days and would like to make sure Im there during the festival... thanks

[SqdnGuns]

Does anyone know spefically what the dates are for the rocket festival in UdonThani this year? I am planning on a visit there for about 10 days and would like to make sure Im there during the festival... thanks

Try contacting below for Bang Fai info................

TAT Northeastern Office – Region 5

Areas of responsibility: Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu,

Nong Khai and Loei

Tel: +66 4232 5406 - 7

Fax: +66 4232 5408

E-mail: [email protected]

Edited January 9, 2007 by SqdnGuns

[lampard10]

I thought the rocket festival was exclusive to Yasathon, and normally is held first or second week in May.

[barryofthailand]

They also have a rocket festival in Surin Amphur Prasat in July. Good festival, better in upper Esan.

Barry

[Thaicoon]

Went to riggers wedding in non bua lamphu, last May, and the rocket festival was on the same weekend, h e l l these rockets ere big, well worth going to see, it may be on the same date this year. i will postmark hime and ask.

[Cuban]

I second "Yasathon" is the place to go, although there are festival events all over Issan. I have some video and stills from Yasathon May '06 that I intend to format and put online within the next few months. Those with weak bladders or any form or respect for Health & Safety are best to watch the event from the safety of another country.

The airtraffic warnings placed during the event are wise, these rockets are serious bits of kit - going up to a few km, without ANY form or guidance or control. Think of a very big firework rocket made from a blue plastic water pipe about 20cm in diameter tied to about 7 meters of bamboo.

The event takes place over a weekend, I found one day (the Sunday) is enough for me - the day of rocket firing.

For those that plan ahead:

Book a hotel if you are not travelling up for the day.

Bring an umbrella - it is ###### hot.

etc...