Surin Province - Overview

Overview

With the total area about 8124 km2, Surin province is located in the north east of Thailand between the Mun River in the north and Dongrek Mountain Chain in the South. Originally, it was named as Khu Prathai Village by the governor of the city, Luang Surin Phakdi, and used to be the old city of the ancient Cambodian back around 200 years ago. The city has 13 districts and 4 sub-districts with 450 kilometers away from Bangkok city by cars and 420 kilometers by train.

Surin province is well known for a beautiful scenario for a traveling purpose and a great place for souvenir shopping. It has earned a reputation for its fine silk and notable silver beads & ornaments such as necklaces, belts, rings, watches and bracelets etc. in Khwao Sinaring Handicraft Village. By visiting Mueang district, tourists can buy many home made food such as shredded pork (Mu Yong), Chinese sausage (Koon Chiang), and sweet radish in honey etc. Internationally, Surin has many well-known festivals, for instance, the Annual Grand Elephant Round Up, Eel Festival, and Buffalo Blessing Festival etc.

The motto of the city is: “Surin the land of elephants, splendid silk, beautiful silver beads, stone castles, sweet cabbage, aromatic rice, beautiful culture.”