New Surin Website Launched... After much talk we have finally launched our new site. The blog has been up for the last 2 months, and I have been trying my best to update the entries. With the help of my good friend Henrik we have made the Leelawadee Gardens a wi-fi resort, and now I can proudly say that the new site is ready. Thanks Henrik for all your help over the last week.

Phanom Sawai Prasat Surin... Some 10km from the Leelawadee Gardens is Phanom Sawai. Situated in national park land, and located on top of the only mountain in Surin province. Phanom Sawai was once regarded as a pilgrimage site, and on the first day of the waxing moon many devout buddhists still walk to the temple on top of the mountain to listen to Dhamma, and make merit. On the three peaks there are many statues each depicting an episode from...

Prasat Surin’s first Wi-fi Hot Spot... The Leelawadee Gardens can announce that we are the first Wi-Fi Hotel in Prasat. Whether you are staying as a guest in one of our rooms or just visiting our restaurant, you can bring your Lap-top/Notebook computer to surf the net, or check your e-mails.

Phnom Rung & Prasat Muang Tam... Of the many historical Khmer sites in Thailand, Phanom Rung is the largest. Located some 50km from the Leelawadee Gardens it is quite accessible by car. Sat on top of an old dormant volcano in Buri Ram province, it provides a great panoramic view of the Korat plateau. Down in the low lands is another Khmer monument called Prasat Muang Tam. This is approximately 5 km from Phanom Rung. Set in tranquil gardens this...

The Leelawadee Gardens welcomes the Nagas MC in Pr... Recently the Nagas MC from Sri Racha came and stayed at the Leelwadee Gardens to help support fellow member Steve Christie in his opening of his restaurant in Prasat. Also present at the opening night was members from the Lobos MC from Nong Khai. The Leelawadee Gardens welcomes all Motorcycle clubs when touring the southern Isaan area, especially the son of the owner Winston, aged 7 who has a Chopper fascination already.