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Elephant Village
This elephant village at Ban Ta Klang on Highway No. 214 (Chom
Phra-Ta Tum) can be reached by going to Km. 36 and left for 22
kilometres. The locals here are called the Suai people. They are
skilled in capturing, training and raising elephants. An elephant
museum here displays a complete elephant skeleton, its organs,
tools used to capture elephants, elephant-raising techniques, and
the history and development of Surin elephants.
Silverware and Silk Villages
Silverware and Silk Villages can be reached by taking the Surin-Chom
Phra road (No. 214) to Km. 14-15, then 4 kilometres to the right.
These villages are Ban Khawao Sinnarin, Ban Chok and Ban Sado,
all nearby one another. The beautiful silverware and silk products
made here are sold to shops and tourists.
In addition, Chan Rom village at Km. 9 on the Surin-Sangkha Highway
cultivates Indian mulberry for silkworms that are then used to
produce ancient-style silk designs and colors. Basketry is also
made here.
Prasat Ban Phluang
Ban Phluang sanctuary is at Km. 32 on the Surin-Prasat-Kap Choeng
road. This Khmer religious site consists of 3 brick buildings on
the same laterite base with a moat surrounding them. The buildings
were built around the 16th Buddhist century.
Prasat Si Khoraphum
Si Khoraphum khmer sanctuary at Tambon Ra-ngaeng at Km. 34-35 on
Highway No. 226 is 5 pagodas on the same base. Each is about 30
metres high. Designs adorn the door columns and lintels. The site
was built around the 17th Buddhist century.
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
square base made of sandstone, similar to those at Ban Phluang.
Prasat Ta Muan Thom is 200 metres from Ta Muan Tot sanctuary. Situated
near a stream, it consists of 3 pagodas with floral and idol designs.
There are also 2 laterite buildings and a pool beyond them. |
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