Ban Singha Tha Old Town

Ban Singha Tha Old Town is a historic riverside quarter in Nai Mueang, Mueang Yasothon District, Yasothon town, northeastern Thailand. Located along the Chi River, it preserves wooden shophouses, Sino-Thai and Lao-Isan architecture dating to the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Once a trading hub, the area now functions as a cultural walking street with heritage houses, small museums, cafes and street art, reflecting Yasothon's early settlement history.

Visitors can expect a compact, walkable old town of restored wooden shophouses and narrow lanes along the Chi River in central Yasothon. The area features heritage houses, small local museums, cafes, galleries, street art and shrines. Visitors can explore on foot, view traditional architecture, visit shops and eateries, and see exhibits on local history and trading heritage. The setting is a low-rise riverside community with a quiet, residential atmosphere.

Ban Singha Tha was established as a riverside settlement on the Chi River in the late 18th century by Lao settlers, later developing as a trading port and commercial centre during the late 19th to early 20th centuries with Chinese merchant influence. The remaining wooden shophouses and community layout reflect its role as Yasothon's original town centre before modern expansion.

The old town reflects the blended Lao-Isan and Sino-Thai heritage of Yasothon, with traditional wooden architecture, Chinese shrines, and community traditions. It serves as a cultural conservation area showcasing local craftsmanship, trading history and riverside community life, and is promoted as a cultural walking street for heritage preservation.