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Surin province

?Tourist information in Surin province The land of big elephants, prestigious silk, beautiful rosary, many Khmer ruins, sweet radish, fragrant rice, and rich culture. Surin is a large province in the Mun River Basin…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Burapharam

The Wat Burapharam is on Krung Si Nai Road near the provincial hall. It houses Luang Pho Phra Chi, a sacred Buddha image of…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Prasat Ta Muean

This khmer santuary is 12 kilometres from Ban Ta Miang on Highway No. 214 on the Thai-Cambodian border. Prasat Ta Muan Tot has a…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Statue of Phraya Surin Phakdi

This structure was erected in 1984 to commemorate the establishment of Surin Province by him. The monument is situated at the southern entrance to…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Prasat Phum Pon

This is an ancient Khmer sanctuary of Prei Kameng Period dating back to the 12th – 13th century B.E. Being Surin’s oldest ruins, Prasat…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Prasat Ban Phlai

A Khmer sanctuary donated to the God Shiva in Brahmanism, Prasat Ban Phlai comprises 3 brick Prangs situated on a common moated laterite base.…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Prasat Hin Ban Phuluang

Prasat Hin Ban Phuluang is a Hindu sanctuary of Baphuon Period dating back to the 16 th-17th century B.E. between the reigns of Jayavarman…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Prasat Sikhoraphum

This site comprises 5 brick Prangs on common laterite base. It dates back to mid 17th century B.E. The main Prang at the center…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Surin Elephant Roundup

The province of Surin has been an elephant’s habitat since ancient times and the local townspeople of Surin are skilled in rounding up, training…

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Craft Villages in Thailand
11 April, 2013Thailand

Craft Villages in Thailand

Craft Villages in Thailand Ban Bu Thom Basketry Village is situated at Tambon Muang Tai, Amphoe Muang, about 12 kilometers along the Highway 2080…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Phanom Sawai Forest Park

This site is located about 22 kilometers from Surin City Hall and accessible by the Surin-Prasat road, the distance of 14 kilometers, then further…

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