Surin is a small city in the northeast of Thailand that’s famous for it’s annual Elephant Roundup Festival. It’s a fairly quiet town, but there are a few things in the city and province that are worth checking out. For some great hotels in Surin, check out Agoda Surin. You can travel from Bangkok to Surin by bus. … READ MORE >
Elephant Graveyard At Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village, Thailand
Thailand’s national symbol is the elephant, so it seems very fitting that these animals should have a final resting place that fits in with their exalted status. This resting place is the Elephant Graveyard at Wat Pa Arjiang in Ban Ta Klang elephant village in Surin province. For some great hotels in Surin, check out Agoda Surin…. READ MORE >
Chong Chom Border Market, Surin, Thailand
Chong Chom Market is around 70 km from Surin, and is located around 2 km from the border with Cambodia. It sells a range of goods, including clothes, kitchen equipment, tools, electronic and electrical goods, food, secondhand bikes, DVDs, handbags and lots more. Click here to know how we traveled from Bangkok to Surin by Bus…. READ MORE >
Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin, Thailand
Phanom Sawai Forest Park is located in Thailand’s northeastern province of Surin, and is around 20 km from the city center. To get there by car, take the road to Prasat for 14 km, then turn right and follow the road for a further 6 km. The park is noted for its three peaks, Buddha… READ MORE >
TK Mansion, Surin – Long-Stay Hotel
For our first night in Surin, in northeast Thailand, we opted for the brand new TK Mansion, as it’s in a great location right next to the night market. It seems to be aimed more at long-stay guests, although daily bookings are also available. Cost is 500 baht ($16) per night or 5,500 baht ($180)… READ MORE >
