Surin

Things to see and do

Khmer temples

If you look at the TAT bumph it seems every village in Surin Province has its own Angkor, (or even pre-Angkor) period ruin and indeed they do but be warned some are very difficult to locate and some are not worth the effort when you have found them. Note that neighbouring Buriram Province's Phnom ... read more
Ta Muan

In Surin province the highlight is Ta Muan (or Meuan) in Dong Rak District. This is Surin's answer to Buriram's Phnom Rung, Khorat's Phimai and Si Saket's, (access to), Cambodia's Preah Viharn, (or Vihear). It is a fair old drive by motorbike though, (som Ta Muan is situated on the Cambodian border ... read more
Sikhorapum

After Ta Muan, Prasart Sikhorapum is a clear runner up in the ruins league: a well preserved brick and sandstone Hindu complex dating from the 11th century. (The exact reign is unknown but Suryavarman I, or Udayadityavarman II both of whom carried out a f The site is well, (maybe over), manicured ... read more
Ban Phluang

Certainly worth a stop if you're passing is this ruined tower in Prasart district. (4kms south of Prasart Town on the road to Chong Chom and 34 kms from Surin Town.) A single, well restored, sandstone tower on a laterite base dating from the 11th century.
Ban Ta Klang

Ta Klang Village is the centre of Surin's elephant industry. There is an elephant museum dedicated to all things pachyderm; elephant shows, elephant riding, elephant bathing, mahout courses, handicraft shops and an elephant study centre. Times and activities change frequently depending on the time ... read more
Silk Villages

Ban Khao Sinarin, about 20km north of Surin on Route 214, was once best known as a cloth producing village but is now equally well known for its silver. Not a bad place to visit for those seeking upcountry bargains.
Surin National Museum

This relatively new museum is certainly one of the better provincial Thai museums. It contains well laid out exhibitions on the local ethnic groups, Suay, Khmer and Lao, on rice farming and on the Angkor period in Surin as well as a general outline of Surin history and culture. All good stuff and ... read more
Huai Saneng

Huai Saneng is a man made reservoir surrounded by food and drink stalls and bamboo seating areas and mats for rent. It is a good place to hang out at the end of the day -- get yourself a cold beer and some grilled chicken or splash around in the waters. Very popular at weekends. To reach here, take ... read more