Korat's heroine
She led the city in 1826.
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The symbol and heart of Korat, a bronze statue of Lady Mo, honoured as Thao Suranari, standing on a white plinth before Chumphon Gate, the surviving western gate of the old city wall. Locals call her Ya Mo, Grandmother Mo, and revere her as the heroine who saved their city. The Thai account says that she, the wife of the city's deputy governor, led its people in 1826 when the army of Prince Anouvong of Vientiane overran the city and took its inhabitants captive, organising a ruse and resistance that helped defeat the invaders. The statue was raised in 1934, and ever since it has rarely been without visitors offering flowers and garlands and praying before it for blessings. It is free and always open, and loveliest in the evening when the square and gate are lit. In late March and early April the Thao Suranari Festival brings processions, shows and a large fair. The square is a place of worship for locals, so do not sit on the plinth steps, and behave respectfully. From the monument you can stroll to nearby night markets and the remains of the old moat and wall. Korat is the gateway to Isan, with easy trips to Phimai, Phanom Wan and Khao Yai.
She led the city in 1826.
From the old city wall.
Offered by visitors daily.
In front of Chumphon Gate, central Nakhon Ratchasima
Lady Mo, wife of Korat's deputy governor, credited with leading the people against an invading army in 1826, and revered by the city.