Lak mueang () are city pillars found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine () which is also believed to house Chao Pho Lak Mueang (), the city spirit deity. It was constructed because the continuation of ancient traditions and Brahman's customs believed that it has something to do with the Held, the single city pillar ceremony (Held “Lak Muang”) which is made of an Acacia wood Chaiyaphreuk () before the construction of the city for a major goal to build a city and to be the centre of soul for the citizens.