Surin City was formerly known as Mueang Thi Village, but was renamed in honor of the provincial governor, Luang Surin Phakdi, appointed by H.M. King Rama I. The city was renamed in 1786, and is the provincial capital. The arrival of the railroad in 1922 ended the relative isolation of Surin from the rest of the country, and opened up this wonderful province for exploration.The weather in Surin is relatively typical of the region, with peak temperatures nearing 40 degrees C in April to May, and a rainy season beginning in May and peaking in September. The best times to visit are from October until March.Surin has many attractions, but the most excitement centers around elephants. Surin is home to the Surin Elephant Village, where the mahouts live closely with their charges, almost like family. This goes hand-in-hand with the biggest event of the year in Surin, the Surin Elephant Round Up.The Round Up is held in the 3rd week of November annually, but if you