The Thai Adventures of Rob B

Since moving to Isan, I've enjoyed visiting attractions, festivals and getting to know my in-laws. Without doubt, an introduction to Bun Bang Fai rocket festivals, first at a large event and then at a smaller one, was a highlight. Now it was time to see how a local village went about staging one.  

It was a typical early evening in our village back in April 2024. I had been out for a short cycle ride and was relaxing on the veranda, while Taew tended her garden. A distant relative dropped off envelopes at our house and next door, suggesting that an event was coming up. I had little idea it would involve me doing a 21km sponsored walk to watch football and raise money for the local school.