Surin

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Surin Thailand

Surin is world-famous for the Elephant Roundup and for its many Khmer sanctuaries, wide variety of handicrafts, its silk, its rich cultures and its first ruler, Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Wang, from whom the town got its name. Phra Surin, a member of the Suay tribe, became leader in 1760 when he was instrumental in recapturing an escaped royal white elephant, as legend goes.

How to get here

Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No.226 to Surin via Buri Ram, a total distance of 457 kilometres.

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Bus

Buses depart from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Surin every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more information

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Train

Regular trains depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Surin every day. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more information.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Surin

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