San Jao Lak Meuang

Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)


Khorat's city pillar shrine is pretty ordinary, but it has a large Dan Kwian (a nearby pottery village) ceramic mural on the wall beside it. It shows scenes of local life, such as silk weaving and moo·ay tai kickboxing, plus Thao Suranari, of course.


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Nearby Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) attractions

1. Wat Phra Narai Maharat

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This large temple is of interest primarily for three holy Khmer sandstone sculptures that were unearthed here – Vishnu (Phra Narai in Thai) is the holiest…

2. Pratu Phonsaen

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An ornamental city gate built in the location of the original northern gate.

3. Pratu Chainarong

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An ornamental city gate built in the location of the original southern gate.

4. Chang Phueak Shrine

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The wooden pillar at the centre of this small shrine was once used for tying up sacred 'white' elephants that passed though Khorat on their way to be…

5. Wat Boon

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One of the city's night markets takes place in front of this temple.

6. Chumphon Gate

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The city's only original gate left standing. It was a part of the city walls erected in 1656 by French technicians on the orders of King Narai (Ayuthaya)…

7. Pratu Phonlan

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An ornamental city gate built in the location of the original eastern gate.

8. Thao Suranari Monument

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Thao Suranari, wife of the assistant governor during Rama III's reign, is something of a Wonder Woman in these parts. Ya Mo (Grandma Mo), as she’s…