
Thao Suranaree Victory Day Celebration 2025 (Ya Mo Korat Festival 2025) is a 12-day event, taking place from 23 March – 3 April 2025 at the Thao Suranaree Monument and the field in front of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall.
This annual celebration honours Thao Suranaree, affectionately known as Ya Mo, who led the Thai people to victory over the Vientiane army in 1826. The festival features a wide range of exciting activities, including a grand procession with 7,200 participants performing a traditional worship dance in honour of Ya Mo.
Visitors can immerse themselves in a local food and produce market, enjoy live performances of traditional Korat songs, and attend concerts by renowned Thai artists such as Tilly Birds, Three Man Down, Slot Machine, Pongsit Kamphee, and many more. Additionally, the festival’s highlight is the captivating drone and firework shows, taking place on selected dates.
This festival offers the perfect fusion of history, culture, and entertainment, with activities running from morning until night.
Fireworks Schedule
- 23 March 2025 (Sunday), 7:30pm – 7:40pm
- 29 March 2025 (Saturday), 8:00pm – 8:10pm
- 30 March 2025 (Sunday), 8:00pm – 8:10pm
Drone Show Schedule
- 23 March 2025 (Sunday), 8:00pm – 8:15pm
- 24 March 2025 (Monday), 7:15pm – 7:30pm
- 25 March 2025 (Tuesday), 6:45pm – 7:00pm
Stage Schedule (Evening) / Artists Lineup
- 23 March 2025 (Sunday): Sek Loso (เสก โลโซ)
- 24 March 2025 (Monday): Only Monday
- 25 March 2025 (Tuesday): PUN & Lek Rachmeth (เล็ก รัชเมศฐ์)
- 26 March 2025 (Wednesday): Tilly Birds
- 27 March 2025 (Thursday): Takkatan Chonlada & Tik Shiro (ตั๊กแตน ชลดา & ติ๊ก ชิโร่)
- 28 March 2025 (Friday): Big Ass (บิ๊กแอส)
- 29 March 2025 (Saturday): Special programme by Korat City (กิจกรรมพิเศษจากจังหวัด)
- 30 March 2025 (Sunday): Special programme by Korat City (กิจกรรมพิเศษจากจังหวัด)
- 31 March 2025 (Monday): Monkan Kankoon & Ryan Kajabandit (มนต์แคน แก่นคูณ / ไรอัล กาจบัณฑิต)
- 1 April 2025 (Tuesday): Three Man Down
- 2 April 2025 (Wednesday): Pongsit Kamphee (พงษ์สิทธิ์ คัมภีร์)
- 3 April 2025 (Thursday): Slot Machine
Opening Hours
- Venue: Thao Suranari (Ya Mo) Monument, Nakhon Ratchasima อนุสาวรีย์ท้าวสุรนารี (ย่าโม) [Map]
- Date: 23 March – 3 April 2025 (Sunday – Thursday)