Thung Si Mueang

Thung Si Mueang (ทุ่งศรีเมือง) A field in the heart of the city, in front of the city hall, is a beautifully landscaped public park. Formerly the ruler’s rice paddy fields, it was turned into a public park and venue for festivals during the reign of King Rama V. The field has four gates; namely, Ubon Det Pracharak, Ubon Sak Prachaban, Ubon Kan Prachanit, and Ubon Kit Prachakon. It houses an imitation of a carved candle sculpture, health park, and playground. The park is open from 5.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Moreover, its attractions include: City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมือง) Located at the southern corner of the field, the sacred pillar was built in 1972. The shrine is open between 5.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Monument of Phra Pathum Worarat Suriyawong or Chao Kham Phong (อนุสาวรีย์พระปทุมวรราช-สุริยวงศ์ หรือ เจ้าคำผง) Phra Pathum Worarat Suriyawong is the founder of Ubon Ratchathani during 1778-1795. Sculpture of Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong or Tisso Uan (ปฏิมากรรมสมเด็จพระมหาวีรวงศ์ หรือ ติสโส อ้วน), a famous monk who was well known in Sutra and Vipassana. Monument of Goodness (อนุสาวรีย์แห่งความดี) The monument was built by WWII PoWs to honour the generosity and goodness of the people of Ubon Ratchathani. Sculpture of Harmony and Progress (ปฏิมากรรมร่วมใจก้าวไปข้างหน้า) The sculpture represents the harmony of 4 countries; namely, Thailand, Lao PDR., Cambodia, and Vietnam.