11 March,2010 (Thu)  


 

 


Surin

Prasat Sikhoraphum

Is located at Amphoe Sikhoraphum about 35 kilometres from Surin, it is composed of five prang pagoda with the principal structure measuring 32 metres high. Beautiful designs are engraved onto the columns. It is believed that the site had been renovated once during the Ayutthaya Period.

Silverware Villagers, Ban Khwao Sinarin and Ban Chok

Located on Highway 214 (Surin - Chom Phra Route) with a 4 kilometres right turn between Km 14-15, the village produce and put on sale assorted silver ornaments such as belts, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and watches. A large number of silverware shops line both side of the road.

Elephant Village

Many elephants can be found at Ban Ta Klang. Tambon Krapho, Amphoe Tha Turn. The villagers here earn their living by farming and weaving, they also keep elephants as pet. The elephants here are treated like friends and have been trained well by their mahouts. Every third weekend of November, there will be the famous Elephant Show in Surin and many smart elephants participating in the show are from Ban Tha Klang.

Surin Elephant Sho

Is held in the third weekend of November. Internationally famous, this annual event brings crowds of visitors to the provincial capital of Surin, where over 100 trained elephants are assembled. Among the spectacular features are wild elephants hunts, tugs of war, demonstrations of log hauling skills, and a parade of elephants outfitted for medieval warfare.