Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village. — Local services in Surin Province

You can visit if you wanted to see how traditional Thai silk "Yok Thong" are dyed and weaved. There's quite a number of tuk tuk at the Surin bus station and you will have no issue to get a grab while visiting Ban Tha Sawang , but you've to call for Surin Taxi to pick you up upon returning to the bus terminal or Surin city because it's almost imp to get any tuk tuk or grab near Ban Tha Sawang village. This kind of masterpiece handicrafts are very precious as it might become extinct in the future. One of the renowned Thai silk brand "Chansoma" is located here. The fabric must be pre-order and be prepared it's very expensive!!! You can order on their "Chansoma" Facebook page.

For more affordable options of Thai silks, you can also support the shops around the weaving centre.There're a few shops selling quality Mudmee silk, Surin silk, Yok dok silk.

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This is a small collection of shops selling all handwoven silks in beautiful patterns. There is a small jungle-like settlement of small traditional wood structures with expert crafts people spinning silk and weaving on large traditional hand looms. These are not amateurs, rather master crafts people. There are no entry fees or hard sales. You are free to browse and the shop folk are helpful and friendly. This is an OTOP (One Tambon One Product) village. When in Surin, Buriram, Sisaket, or Yasothon be sure to stop by to see these gentlefolks keeping a lost craft alive. The fabrics...

Must admit that I was disappointed. This place could be and probably was so much more than what's left today. I'd hoped for demonstrations given by enthusiastic people and a clear path around the complex. Signage is there but it's overgrown in some cases. I was told that it was busier prior to the pandemic but its had more than enough time to recover. I do wonder how the staff other than those working in the shops get an income and if the source is govt funding then the place should...