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According to historical chronicles of Muang Yasothon, in 1797, Phra
Chao Voravongsa, and his followers migrated and selected to establish
a new settlement at Dong Phi Singh. It was later named
Ban Ta Singh (Muang Ta Singh). In 1814, King Rama II upgraded the
settlement into a town and the rank of Phra Rachavongsa was given
to the governor. Considered the nation’s smallest province,
it gained its autonomy in 1972 after separating from the large province
of Ubon Ratchathani. The province is well known for its high-quality
jasmine rice and for the annual, colorful Rocket Festival.
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