The Thao Surananaree Monument is a statue of the city's heroine, Thao Surananaree, on a pedestal located directly in front of the Chumphon Gate. Erected in 1934, it has become a symbol of Nakhon Ratchasima. At the base of the monument is an altar with a smaller replica of the statue. This replica is the primary object of veneration, to which worshippers come throughout the day to honor it, pray, offer sacrifices, and affix small gold leaves. Thao Surananaree, also known as Ya Mo, was a heroine in the war between the Kingdom of Siam and Laos. In 1826, she called upon the villagers to drive out the Laotian invaders. Although the authenticity of this story is disputed, a festival in Thao Surananaree's honor is held annually on March 23.

The statue stands at the intersection of Chumphon Road and Ratchadamnoen Road. The monument and the Chumphon Gate behind it are beautifully illuminated at night.

If you're staying in Nakhon Ratchasima, you can reach the Thao Suranaree Monument on foot, by tuk-tuk, or by rickshaw. I recommend staying nearby, as this is the easiest way to explore Nakhon Ratchasima on foot.

How to get there

How do I get to the Thao Suranaree Monument? If you are staying in Nakhon Ratchasima, you can reach the Thao Suranaree Monument on foot, by tuk-tuk, or by rickshaw. I recommend staying nearby. This is the most convenient way to explore Nakhon Ratchasima on foot.