Pay homage to the Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument

**Thao Suranaree Monument (Ya Mo)** - **Power of Respect:** The towering bronze monument of "Thao Suranaree" in a standing pose with a blanket over her shoulders and a double-edged sword, looking sacred and powerful. Feel the bravery through time. - **City center of the city:** Located in the middle of Wongwian Yai (Chom Phon Road) opposite the clock tower, easy to travel, clearly visible from all directions. - **Shady public park:** Surrounded by "80th Anniversary Chalermprakiat Park" full of large trees, you can sit and relax peacefully. 📜 **Tangible history** - Not just a statue! It is a **Reminder of the heroic deeds of 1826** when Ya Mo led the women of Korat to break through the Laotian army siege and return to the city successfully. - The signs around the base tell the story clearly, suitable for studying before paying respect. 🙏 **Experience of "Worship Ya Mo"** - **Sacred flowers:** People usually offer **3 or 9 red roses** (representing the year of the battle). You can buy them around the area. - **Prostrating:** Use the **Benjangkapradit** position (prostrating 3 times) to show the utmost respect. - **Requesting blessings:** Most people ask for strength, power, prestige, victory, and protection (Ya Mo is believed to be sacred in this matter!) 📸 **Recommended photo angles** - Take a full-body photo of the monument with the clock tower in the background. - An angle near the base of the monument. (but must not cover important parts) - In the evening with beautiful lighting ⚠️ **Important things to know/prohibitions** - **Dress appropriately** (no hats in the worship area) - **Do not climb/sit on the base of the monument** or behave inappropriately - **Turn down the volume of your conversation** to maintain peace - **Dispose of trash in the right place** (There are trash cans all over the area) 🕒 **Appropriate time to visit** - **24 hours** but recommended **Morning (06:00-08:00)** or **Evening (17:00-19:00)** The weather is good, not too hot - **Important days** such as March 23 (Ya Mo's Victory Day) there is a big ceremony!