Surin is a large province in the Mun River Basin of Thailand’s Northeastern Isan region.
Although the exact history of the town itself is not well known, the people of the region have always been highly regarded for a particular skill: capturing and taming elephants.
The Surin Elephant Round-Up has been an annual event known both locally and internationally.
During this celebration of both the elephants and the training skills of the Surin people, the gigantic pachyderms impress everyone with their cleverness and charm, an event that is the embodiment of the unique character of the province.In addition to elephants And Surin is also known for producing beautiful silk and growing Thailand’s famous jasmine rice.