Surin is the home of  the annual Surin Elephant Fair, and Khmer temples of Phanom Rung historical park, and Prasat Preah Vihear. Home to a sizable expatriate community. Best accessed by either rail (6hrs from Bangkok) or by air via PB Air to Buriram.

In historical aspect, Surin’s story can be dated back thousands of year B.C. when Suai or Kuai ethnic group migrated along Mekong River to settle around Dongrek Range. Kuai ethnic people, found in Thailand and Laos, is talent in catching and training elephant.  Some 2,000 years ago, during Khmer Era, Surin town was established. After the fall of Khmer Empire, the town was neglected until 1763, when Luang Surin Pakdi (Chiang Pum) headman of Mueang Thi Village, led his people to settle at Ban Khu Prathai, in present Surin City. He was promoted as the first mayor later.

	Thong Tarin Hotel - 60 Sirirat Road, Surin 32000 Function Rooms, Swimming Pool, Live Entertainment, Coffee Shop Deluxe Room - 800 - 900 THB (1900-3300 THB during elephant roundup Nov 1-30) Reservations: Book Now Stayed here? Give this hotel a review in our feedback forum
	Hotel Petchkasem Grand - 104 Jitbamrung Road, Surin 32000 Restaurant, Snooker, Disco, Karaoke, Banquet & Wedding Rooms Deluxe Room: 850 THB (2450-2650 THB during elephant roundup Nov 1-30) Reservations: Book Now Stayed here? Give this hotel a review in our Feedback Forum