Popular Tourist Attractions

Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village

Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village is a renowned cultural tourism attraction in Surin, and home to over 200 elephants.

It is also a community of the Kuy (or Suay) people, who have passed down the wisdom of capturing and caring for elephants through many generations. The way of life here is deeply intertwined with elephants, who are treated almost as members of the family. Visitors can experience the warm bond between people and elephants while learning about a valuable and increasingly rare local culture in the modern world.

Ban Ta Klang Elephant Museum

The Elephant Museum, located within the Elephant Study Center at Ban Ta Klang, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, is an important learning center that tells the story of Thai elephants.

It places special emphasis on native elephants raised by the Kuy (or Suay) people, an indigenous community that has shared a deep bond with elephants for hundreds of years. The museum features informative displays, photographs, and artifacts that reflect the profound relationship between people and elephants, allowing visitors to gain a true understanding of the way of life, traditional wisdom, and valuable cultural heritage of the people of Surin.

Pha Manao Viewpoint

Pha Manao Viewpoint is located within the Huai Thap Than–Huai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary, in Khok Takhian Subdistrict, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, along the Thai–Cambodian border.

It is a beautiful and tranquil natural attraction, ideal for relaxation and immersing oneself in views of mountains, lush green forests, and morning mist, surrounded by the pure and well-preserved atmosphere of nature.

Sikhoraphum Sanctuary

Pha Manao Viewpoint is located within the Huai Thap Than–Huai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary, in Khok Takhian Subdistrict, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, along the Thai–Cambodian border.

It is a beautiful and tranquil natural attraction, ideal for relaxation and enjoying views of mountains, lush green forests, and morning mist, surrounded by the pure and well-preserved atmosphere of nature.