Surin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Surin province, Thailand
About Surin
Surin is the capital of Surin Province. Its population is small, approximately 40,000, but the province is densely populated. It lies about 450 km east of Bangkok and 50 km from theCambodianborder. Surin's story dates back thousands of year when the Suay or Kuay ethnic groups migrated along the Mekong River to settle around the Dongrek Range. Kuay ethnic people, found in Thailand andLaos, are talented in catching and training elephants. Some 2,000 years ago, during the Khmer Era, the town of Surin was established. After the fall of theKhmer Empire, the town was neglected until 1763, when Luang Surin Pakdi (Chiang Poom), headman of Muang Tee Village, led his people to settle at Ban Khu Prakai, now the town of Surin. He later became the first mayor of the settlement.
Top Attractions in Surin
Explore the best things to see and do in Surin:
- ★Ascending Phanom Sawai Mountain Festival
- ★Baan Phluang Khmer Ruins
- ★Ban Phlai Khmer Ruins
- ★Chom Phra Khmer Ruins
- ★City Pillar Shrine
- ★Elephant Study Centre
- ★Lower Isaan Art and Crafts Centre
- ★Mueang Thi Khmer Ruins
Where to Stay in Surin
- 🏨New Hotel
- 🏨One Fu Hotel
- 🏨Petchaskem Hotel
- 🏨Pirom-Aree's Guest House
- 🏨Surin Majestic
- 🏨Thong Tarin Hotel
Surin Travel Guide Sections
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