Buriram Times

Many Buriram United Supporters Cheer on Leicester City in Bangkok

As Leicester City’s Thai Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha carries on the celebrations by bringing his manager Claudio Ranieri and the team to Bangkok, it should be remembered that there is a strong connection between Buriram United and Leicester City. Firstly King Power, Vichai’s Thai based company, also sponsor Buriram United. The new I-mobile Stadium design in…

Buriram Locals Celebrate Visakha Bucha Day

Buddhist residents of Buriram, today Friday 20th May 2016, held a parade for a 37 metre long monk’s chest cloth as part of a ceremony to pay homage to the province’s Fai Kradong Volcano Buddha statue on the occasion of Visakha Bucha Day. Buriram Deputy Governor Seri Srihatrai led residents of the Province in parading…

The Dutchman Who Brings Clean Water To Thai Schools (Part 2)

In a previous article we told you about Ruben van Beek’s idea to help poor Thai families with his incredible idea of allowing them to be pig-owners. Following the resounding success of the project, Ruben wanted to take things further and identified lack of clean drinking water in Isan as a major problem. So the…

The Funeral And Life Of Neil Cameron

  Two cultures came together to  show their love and respect for the recently departed Neil Cameron. The family and friends of Neil’s partner Thung joined the Buriram European community to bid a fond farewell to a brave and caring man. They gathered at Thung and Neil’s home in Ban Kokdan where monks offered prayers…

This Week’s Thailand News.

Get regular updates on new articles as we publish them, direct to your email – simply enter your email on the bottom left footer of any page, confirm and you’ll receive updates   First of the all in Thailand news,  the shocker we reported on Thursday – the departure of Theerathon Bunmathan to Buriram rivals Muang…

Buriram Slump To Defeat Against Army United

  Buriram failed to score for the third successive home game as Army United deservedly claimed all three points. The visitors were good value for their win as they stretched Buriram’s defence repeatedly throughout the game. It is not only a lack of goals that is a major concern. Buriram are chopping and changing formation…

Inaugural Captain of Buriram Golf Society Neil Cameron Dies

Inaugural Captain of Buriram Golf Society passed away last night at the Government Hospital at around 9 pm. Neil had endured a long illness and will be remembered for his courage and dignity throughout. He will be greatly missed by his friends and condolences are offered to his partner Thung and his family. The cremation…

The Dutchman Who Is Bringing Clean Water To Isan Schools

  A short while ago the Buriram Times reported on Frenchmen Theo Rohfritsch and Simon Valdenaire who are cycling from France to New Zealand to raise awareness of the importance of clean water. They are raising money to bring clean water to poorer areas and whilst they were in Thailand they met up with Ruben…

Theerathon Leaves Buriram For Muang Thong !

Sensational news emerged from Thunder Castle yesterday, with the announcement that Theerathon had requested to leave Buriram. This was not a great surprise as only last month he had reiterated his desire to play in Japan. However, many Buriram fans will be bitterly disappointed that he has elected to join fierce rivals Muang Thong. Had…

Buriram Have To Settle For A Point In Entertaining Draw

  Buriram let a two-goal lead slip against an enterprising Osotspa side in a fast,open match which could have gone either way. Buriram will be rueing missed chances with Weslley being the main culprit. With a clinical striker, Buriram would have won at a canter and there are still six games to go before they…