Bordering on the
Kampuchean boundary. Surin today is well known for its annual Elephant
Show, which usually takes place in the third week of November and attracts
visitors from all over the world. It is 457 kilometers from Bangkok.
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situated at Amphoe Prasat, is a
little over thirty kilometers from Surin proper. Although
comparatively small in size it is nevertheless beautiful
and recently renovated.
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Many elephants can be found at Ban Ta Klang,
Tambon Krapho, Amphoe Tha Tum. The villagers here earn their
living by farming and weaving, they also keep elephants
as pets.The elephants here are treated like friends and
have been trained well by their mahouts. Every third weekend
of November there will be the famous Elephant Show in Surin
and many smart elephants participating in the show are from
Ban Tha Klang.
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a small stone castle in Amphoe Chom
Phra about 28 Kilometers from Surin town, probably used
to be an idol temple built by the Khmer. Today a large Buddha
image is enshrined in front of the structure.
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Ban Khwao Sinarin and Ban Chok Iocated
on Highway 214 with a 4 kilometers right turn between Km.
14 -15, the villages produce and put on sale assorted silver
ornaments such as belts, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings
and watches. A large number of silverware shops line both
sides of the road.
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is located at Amphoe Sikhoraphum about
35 kilometers from Surin. It is composed of five prangs
(pagoda), with the principal structure measuring 32 meters
high. Beautiful designs are engraved onto the columns. It
is believed that the site had been renovated once during
the Ayutthaya Period.
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Ban Buthom 14 kilometers from the province
on the Highway 226 (Surin - Sikhoraphumroute) the village
produces ratan baskets of various types. Basketry shops
line both sides of the road.
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