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!