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Elephant Fun

Elephant Fun, Surin

 GuyRoberts Says:  Why not spend time at the Surin Project. This wonderful project aims to get street begging elephants off the streets of Bangkok, out of circus shows and provide the mahout owners and their families with a regular sustainable income. We spent a week here planting Elephant... 

Ban Ta Klang Elephant village

Ban Ta Klang Elephant village, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  The elephant village in Ban Ta Klang, this area 's wellknown as a place of Suai local tribe.They came from Cambodia and settled a village in Ban Ta Klang. They have a good skill in capturing, training and raising elephants which you can see in an elephant show daily. In an... 

Prasat Sri Khoraphum

Prasat Sri Khoraphum, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  This Prasat 's 5 brick towers on the same laterite base. It surrounded with a sqaure pond.The site was built in 17th Buddhist century. The lintel of one tower depicted the Hindu god in Siva Nataraja story. Others carving ‘re Apsaras holding lotus. Try to visit on the morning... 

Burapa Temple

Burapa Temple, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  Old temple where have a long history with Surin city. In the Jaturamuk building housed one Buddha image which is city Buddha image. 

Prasart Ban Pluang

Prasart Ban Pluang, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  The Khmer sanctuary in Thailand where built in Baphoun style mixed with local style and believes. It's just one tower but full of scultures on the tower. 

Hotels  

Thong Tarin Hotel: Surin

Thong Tarin Hotel: Surin, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  Very nice and clean room with air con , attached bath with tub,TV and fridge for 780 B/room (plus buffet breakfast). Restaurant , coffee shop , Laundry service. 

Majestic Hotel: Majestic Hotel

Majestic Hotel: Majestic Hotel, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  The newest hotel in Surin. It's just beside Surin Bus Station. Room begin from 800 THB for deluxe room with air-con,TV,bathroom with hot shower and bath tub,balcony,big closet,.. and also Breakfast. I stayed in deluxe room which was new, big and clean and also good scenery... 

Thongtarin: Luxury in town

Thongtarin: Luxury in town, Surin

 Wann Says:  I was just on my work trip and staying here just for a night. Not easy to walk around if you want to stay here and wander in town. If you don't want to have a meal in the hotel, you have to drive to some other areas of the town. We had a dinner at local restaurant near bus... 

Majestic Hotel: Newest Hotel in Surin (2005)

Majestic Hotel: Newest Hotel in Surin (2005), Surin

 pullan Says:  The Majestic is the newest hotel in Surin (opened late 2005). It is a modern hotel with luxurious, cozy and classic design. All rooms, Majestic suite, Junior suite and Deluxe K.Twin are tastefully decorated with full facilities, air-condition, TV, mini bar, hot & cold water.... 

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Restaurants  

Ra biang nam: Good Atmosphere, great local food

Ra biang nam: Good Atmosphere, great local food, Surin

 Wann Says:  Great atmosphere, they have both air-con area or sit outdoor in open area with natural surroundings. *** Shouldn't miss! *** 

Farang Connection: European Restaurant in Surin

Farang Connection: European Restaurant in Surin, Surin

 pullan Says:  Both European food and some Thai food prepared by Thai chefs under the watchful eye of a Brit. The food is fairly basic but the menu is extensive. The host boasts 38 different brands of beer from around the world. Imported beer is expensive but local beer is the same price... 

Nightlife  

Soi Kola: Surin's Entertainment Street

Soi Kola: Surin's Entertainment Street, Surin

 pullan Says:  Soi Kola is a small street off Sririrad Road (adjacent to the Thong Tarin Hotel) where the night life of Surin has its home. At the entrance of the soi is the "Speed" disco and the "Party House" bar/restaurant. The remainder of the soi consists of karaoke bars, very loud... 

Shopping  

Aple Book Plaza: Book and coffee intown

Aple Book Plaza: Book and coffee intown, Surin

 pattayaraj Says:  The new book shop where you can find both Thai and English books & magazines.There're also stationery, kid stuffs, Swatch shop,Electronic dictionery and English Plus Language School. On the second floor,you can find a small coffee corner offer some tasty drinks and Hi-speed... 

The Place

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 Surin - A general guide - Surin town is located approximately 450 kilometres North East of Bangkok, about half way between Nakorn Ratchasima (Khorat) and Ubon Ratchathani (Lat 14.90, Long 103.50). The population of the town is... 

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Q:  Hi there, I have a friend who is getting married at the Chedi in Surin in Feb 2010 and will be travelling out there with my... 

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A: Most of the foreign tourists to Surin stay at the Maneerote Hotel. Don't stay at the Maneerote however, they have the cheek to charge foreigners more than twice the... 

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Surin

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 The land at the border Thailand, located near Cambodia. So some local people and dialect derived from Khmer,others are Thais and Chineses.This province known as elephant city but it also a place to...... 

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Surin - A general guide

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 Surin town is located approximately 450 kilometres North East of Bangkok, about half way between Nakorn Ratchasima (Khorat) and Ubon Ratchathani (Lat 14.90, Long 103.50). The population of the town is... 

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Town of Surin

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 Surin is in lower part of the northeast region. If you drive around the area of the province it won't look different from other northeast provinces. I went to Surin for the first time a long ago....... 

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Elephant Round Up

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 I bought an inclusive round trip from Bangkok before I left England. It was an amazing experience - we went by the overnight train - I was in a compartment with 'elephant keepers' from throughout the... 

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