Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0 4451 1393; Rte 226; 8am-4.30pm)
The easiest place to see the entire silk-making
process, from larva to loom, is at this research centre 4km west of town. Various displays
can be seen any time, but the silk makers only work on weekdays.
San Lak Meuang
(Th Lak Meuang)
Surin's gorgeous city pillar shrine, just west of Th Thansarn, is a Khmer-
style
prang
with copies of Phanom Rung's famous Narai Bandhomsindhu lintel above the
doors.
MONUMENT
LemonGrass
( 08 1977 5300;
www.lemongrass-volunteering.com
)
A well-run Surin-based outfit places native
English-speakers in local primary schools where they work alongside the regular teachers.
VOLUNTEERING
Festivals
Surin Elephant Round-up
Surin celebrates its famous festival for 11 days, but the massive crowds come on just the
last weekend for the main event, which features 300 elephants showing their skills and
taking part in battle reenactments. Arguably the festival's best event is the elephant buffet
on the Friday before the big show. Tickets for the battle reenactment start at 40B, but VIP
seats, which get you closest to the action, guaranteed shade and (sometimes) English com-
mentary, cost 500B and 1000B.
CULTURAL
Tours
Saren Travel
( 0 4452 0174; 202/1-4 Th Thesaban 2; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Sat)
and, more expensively,
Pirom-Aree's House offer tours in and around Surin Province.
