Chao Pho Phraya Lae Monument

Chao Pho Phraya Lae Monument is a central landmark in Nai Mueang, Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum town. It honors Phraya Lae (Phraya Phakdi Chumphon), the founder and first governor of Chaiyaphum. The bronze statue stands on a raised pedestal at a major roundabout in the city centre. Revered by locals, it is the focal point of the annual Chao Pho Phraya Lae Festival and a key historical and cultural symbol of the province.

Visitors can expect an open paved plaza surrounding a bronze statue of Phraya Lae on a high pedestal, located on a traffic roundabout in central Chaiyaphum. The area is landscaped with flower beds and lighting, with space for walking, photography and paying respects with garlands and incense. Informational plaques describe the history. The surroundings include city streets, shops and food stalls, with pedestrian crossings to access the monument island.