Rocket explosion at Yasothon festival site leaves several injured
A traditional rocket exploded at a festival launch site in Yasothon province on May 24, injuring several people including a 45-year-old man with severe burns. Three pickup trucks were destroyed in the blast at Ban Don Klang rocket field.
A traditional rocket exploded at a festival launch ground in Yasothon province on May 24, 2026, leaving several people seriously injured, emergency responders confirmed. The incident occurred at the Ban Don Klang rocket field in Kho Nuea subdistrict, Muang district, Yasothon. Rescue workers from Huk 31 emergency services responded to the incident around 1:33 p.m. and transported the injured to Yasothon Hospital. Three pickup trucks were destroyed by fire at the scene. One confirmed casualty was a 45-year-old man who suffered severe burn injuries to his lower body and legs. He was conscious but showing signs of shock with cold sweats when rescue workers provided first aid and transferred him by advanced life support ambulance to the hospital. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of injured or determined the cause of the explosion. An investigation is ongoing.
