Angkor Watt / Siem Reap from Surin province Thaila... Many of our customers ask us, is it possible to get to see Angkor Watt when visiting Isaan Surin. Well the answer is yes you can. The easiest way is to cross the Chong Chom / Osmach  border in Surin province.  This is 70 km south of Surin City and 40 km south of Prasat. Golden mini buses run all day. The Chong Chom / Osmach border opens at 7am and closes at 8pm. It’s a relatively quiet and efficient place to...

Prasat Muang Tam... Not far from Phanom Rung is Prasat Muang Tam. Built in the lowlands of Phanom Rung this stunning Khmer site is credited as being built during the reign of Jayavarman V.  

Phanom Rung... This beautiful Khmer ruin is the largest example of Khmer Architecture in Thailand. Located on top of a dormant volcano, Phanom Rung has been regarded as site of holy Significance since the seventh century. It was built by Suryavarman II in the early twelfth century and was dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. There are many well preserved Lintels showing examples of Shiva.

Places to see after a visa run... I have mentioned in previous posts about places to go see when doing your visa run. If you take the road back towards Prasat, Surin about 20km north of Kap Chueng is a left turning which is sign posted for Ban Kruat and Amphoe Dong Rak. Take the left turn, you are heading for Amphoe Dong rak, where Prasat Ta Muen, Prasat Ta Muan Toc, Prasat Ta Muan Thom are located. These are ruins from the ancient Khmer empire, which...

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...