Surin

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East of Buri Ram and with its southern limits bordering Cambodia, Surin covers an area of 8,124 sq. km., its provincial capital situated 457 km. from Bangkok. The province is best known for the annual Elephant Roundup, held in the 3rd week of November to celebrate the region’s traditional fame for the skill of its elephant trainers. In terms of monuments, Surin boasts a number of excellent ancient Khmer sanctuaries, while the province is also known for a variety of handicrafts, most notably traditional silverware.

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