About
The Ya Mo memorial stands beside Chumphon Gate, between Ratchadamnoen and Chumphon roads in central Korat. The bronze figure honours Thao Suranari, the woman remembered locally as Lady Mo. Her sword points down and her face turns west towards Bangkok; behind her, the old gate frames the city's history in one view. People come here to pay their respects, making this a good first stop for understanding Korat beyond its shopping centres. Walk around the monument, take in the gate, then continue into the old town.
Why go
- The memorial introduces Lady Mo, the heroine at the heart of Korat's identity.
- The statue's westward gaze and lowered sword reward a closer look.
- Chumphon Gate brings the city's surviving defences into the same visit.
- People still come to pay respects, keeping the square part of everyday life.
Know before you go
- Walk behind the monument to include Chumphon Gate in the same stop.
- View the statue from the side to notice its downward-pointing sword.
- Leave the approach clear for worshippers while framing your photographs.
Good to know
- ✓ Parking · Google
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Google
- ✓ Restroom · Google
Does this place offer parking?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Does this place offer wheelchair-accessible entrance?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Questions about this place
Is Ya Mo the same place as the Thao Suranari Monument?
Yes. Ya Mo is the familiar name for Lady Mo, commemorated by the Thao Suranari Monument.
Where is the Ya Mo monument in Korat?
It stands between Ratchadamnoen and Chumphon roads, directly in front of Chumphon Gate.
Can I visit Chumphon Gate on the same walk?
Yes. The old gate is immediately behind the monument.
Is there parking near the Ya Mo monument?
The tourism listing includes parking among the site's facilities.
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- Construction and completion dates differ across sources, so no year is asserted. Current festival dates and parking availability or charges were not verified.