1. Thao Suranari

2. Thao Suranari is the style of Lady Mo, who was the wife of the deputy governor of Nakhon Ratchasima, the stronghold for Siamese control over its Laotian vassals, at the time of the Vientiane King Anouvong's attack on Korat in 1826. Anuvong's forces seized the town and evacuated the town's Thao Suranari

4.  inhabitants. Lady Mo is credited as the leader who saved the city by harassing the invading force. Varying stories describe her plot of getting the invading soldiers drunk, or leading a rebellion of captured prisoners on the route back to Vientiane. Consequently Lao troops were dispersed, and forced to retreat quickly. Eventually, Bangkok sent troops led by General Sing Singhaseni who defeated Anuvong with the total destruction of Vientiane. Thao Suranari

5. The style Thao Suranari, (or Lady Suranari – The Brave Lady) was awarded her by King Rama III in recognition of her bravery. A statue of Thao Suranari stands in the centre of Nakhon Ratchasima city, and is a popular object of devotion, while a festival in her honour is held in the city at the end of March and the beginning of April each year. The statue was designed by Phra Thewaphinimmit (1888–1942) and sculpted by Silpa Bhirasri. The Thao Suranari statue was erected next to the Chumphon gate on January 15, 1934. Thao Suranari

6.  Most recently, some researcher has proposed that the story of Thao Suranari was actually partly fabricated as part of the Thai nationalist movement under Field Marshal Phibul Songkham that emerged in the 1930s.  As part of a 77-million-Baht city center renovation project, dirt and trees were uprooted for construction of a new tree- lined watercourse, a central stage, and to upgrade the Lady Mo monument and rework the Chumphon Gate. Thao Suranari

8. Thao Suranaree Victory Celebration Fair Thao Suranaree Victory Celebration Fair held in Korat downtown from 23 March - 3 April every years. Celebration of the victory of Thao Suranaree

10. City Gate in Korat City There‘re 4 city gates situated in 4 directions of korat city. Pratu chum phon ro chum phon city gate is the only original one left located in the west side of old town area behind Thao Suranaree Monument. It’s be built during the reign of king Narai in 1656,made from large stones and bricks, covered with plaster. City Gate in Korat City

11. On the top is a watchtower made of wood with a tiled roof and decorated in the Thai style.

12. Another 3 City Gates, were rebuilt, located in other 3 directions of the town.

13. Chai Narong City Gate in the south

14.  Phon San City Gate in the north

15. Phon Lan City Gate in the east