The Thao Suranari Monument is a memorial to the Thai heroine called ‘Ya Mo’, by locals. Built in 1934 it attracts people from other provinces as well as locals who come to ask for blessings. The statue is made of black copper. It is 1.85 metres high and is dressed in regalia in a standing posture. The right hand holds a sword and the statue faces west towards Bangkok.
Thao Suranari was originally named Khunying Mo, the wife of the assistant governor of Nakhon Ratchasima. In 1826, Chao Anuwong of Vientiane had Korat under siege but Khunying Mo rallied the villages to fight against Chao Anuwong. After the battle was over, King Rama III promoted her to Thao Suranari. Every year from 23 March to 3 April, the people hold a ceremony to honour her bravery.ds Bangkok.