Buriram Times

Feeding Monks In Buriram

Every morning in Buriram and all over Thailand, hundreds of thousands of people dutifully rise around 5.00 am to give food to local passing- by monks. No matter what the weather conditions, even in winter, the monks travel barefoot to collect a bowlful of something to eat. Bowls in hand, they humbly accept the gift…

Paddy’s Irish Bar And Outback Grill Have Championship Rugby Live

The Southern Hemisphere Championship featuring Argentina, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand kicks off this weekend. This will be the fifth edition of this expanded annual championship. The competition is operated by SANZAAR, a joint venture of the four countries national unions. The tournament will start this weekend on the 20th August after a slight…

BRIC Superbike Championship – Sunday Races

First race of the day at Buriram Chang International Circuit was for the Yamaha 300cc R3 Challenge where the near identical machines provided close racing. Race for Class D2- 300cc and D3- 400cc machines saw Thai female rider Mekkaradkeeta Kalantanada take a fine 2nd for a place on the podium. The second race was also…

Saturday Qualifying At Buriram BRIC Superbike Championship

Buriram Times Moto-Sport reporters Colin and Steve were at the circuit on Saturday prior to the racing on Sunday to interview Canadian rider Colin Butler. Unfortunately Colin’s bike developed engine problems meaning he took no part in qualifying and the problem means he will not race on Sunday. He races a BMW race machine in…

Diogo’s Moment Of Madness Proves Costly For Buriram

Diogo received a straight red moments after coming off the bench and putting Buriram ahead. Despite the fact that he was the victim of a thigh-high tackle, there can be no excuse for him lashing out at the perpetrator with the back of his hand. His opponent dropped to the ground , clutching his face,…

Bombs and Explosions in Thailand Latest

Thailand was hit by a rapid succession of explosions on Thursday and Friday in five central and southern provinces. Eleven blasts went off within 18 hours, and eight of them went off within an hour and a half of each other. Authorities confirm that this was a well organised and coordinated attack. At least four…

Former Buriram Favourite Macena Undergoes Surgery

After being substituted against Buriram on Wednesday, Gilberto Macena was taken to hospital to have checks on a facial injury sustained in a recent game. The initial investigations following the injury revealed nothing serious but Gilberto was still experiencing severe pain. Further x-rays revealed that he had a fractured jaw and underwent surgery the following…

Bombings In Hua Hin May Be A Timely Reminder For Buriram

Two bombs have exploded in the Thai resort of Hua Hin, killing one woman and injuring 19 people including foreign tourists. The bombs were hidden in plant pots spaced 50m (164 ft) apart, and detonated by mobile phones within half an hour of each other, police said. Local reports say the woman who died was…

Happy Birthday To Her Majesty Queen Sirikit And Happy Mothers’ Day

Mother’s Day in Thailand Lights illuminate the royal avenue. Portraits of the Queen, mother of the nation, are erected throughout the country. Children kneel at their mothers’ feet and there are many tears. These are the scenes which occur on every Mother’s Day in Thailand. While Mother’s Day is held dear in many countries throughout…

Buriram United Could Face Muang Thong In League Cup Final

The draw for the Thai League Cup sem-finals has been made and it has kept the big two apart. Buriram face Songklah United at home on Wednesday August 17 and away on Wednesday September 14. Muang Thong face Port on the same dates, their first leg is away.