About Thao Suranari Monument
Korat's most revered landmark: a 1934 bronze statue of Khun Ying Mo, who rallied locals against a Lao invasion in 1826. Devotees garland it daily, and a big festival is held here every spring.
Highlights
- Revered bronze statue
- Daily offerings
- Old city gate
When to visit Thao Suranari Monument
Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Buriram climate).
Best months: January, February, November, December.
- January Dry: about 8 mm on 1 rain days, max 31°C (Buri Ram climate)
- February Dry: about 10 mm on 2 rain days, max 34°C (Buri Ram climate)
- March Dry but very hot: about 56 mm on 5 rain days, max 36°C (Buri Ram climate)
- April Some rain: about 81 mm on 8 rain days, max 37°C (Buri Ram climate)
- May Rainy season: about 203 mm on 15 rain days, max 35°C (Buri Ram climate)
- June Rainy season: about 198 mm on 14 rain days, max 34°C (Buri Ram climate)
- July Rainy season: about 224 mm on 16 rain days, max 33°C (Buri Ram climate)
- August Rainy season: about 254 mm on 18 rain days, max 33°C (Buri Ram climate)
- September Rainy season: about 302 mm on 22 rain days, max 32°C (Buri Ram climate)
- October Some rain: about 107 mm on 14 rain days, max 31°C (Buri Ram climate)
- November Dry: about 30 mm on 4 rain days, max 31°C (Buri Ram climate)
- December Dry: about 13 mm on 1 rain days, max 30°C (Buri Ram climate)
Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.
Practical information
- Location
- Nakhon Ratchasima · 14.97473, 102.09812
- Type
- 📍 Landmark
- Best time of day
- Evening
- Opening hours and entry
- Free (source: thaiholidayguide.com)
Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.
More photos of Thao Suranari Monument
Thao Suranari Monument (2) Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Thao Suranari Monument (3) Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Thao Suranari Monument (4) Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Thao Suranari Monument on the map
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More great places nearby
- Phimai Historical Park 51 km as the crow flies
- Khao Yai National Park 99 km as the crow flies
- Phanom Rung 103 km as the crow flies
- Chang Arena (Buriram Stadium) 107 km as the crow flies
- Pa Hin Ngam and the Siam Tulip Fields 108 km as the crow flies
- Pa Sak Jolasid Dam 112 km as the crow flies