Buriram Times

Local Business Partners Celebrate Thirty Years Together

Two of Buriram’s well-known personalities held a special lunch at the Tulip Hotel to celebrate thirty years as both close friends and business associates. Hywel Williams and Peter Dempsey were joined by a small group of friends for what turned out to be a very entertaining afternoon in Buriram.(and for some, evening as well !)…

Sufficient Water And Good Harvest Predicted

Thailand will have sufficient water for use this year and have abundant food for consumption and for trade, the Royal soothsayer predicted at the ancient Royal ploughing ceremony held at Sanam Luang on Monday morning. The ceremony was presided over by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, government officials, diplomats and a…

Young Man From Down Under On The Way Up In The Motorcycle World

       Colin and Steve had the pleasure of meeting up with 15 year old Australian rider Brock Pearson at the Buriram International Circuit. Broc’s team consists of his father Ian and another Aussie rider Alex Cudlin who is acting in a coaching role. Alex races in the superbike 24 hours series and he…

Another Great Weekend of Racing at Chang International Circuit, Buriram

Another great weekend for racing at the Chang International Circuit which was hosting this time Round 2 of the Asia Road Racing Championship at this now famous circuit favoured by competitors and spectators alike. For us reporting, the downside was the weather, with air temp. of 37 and track temp. about 44. We spent a…

Macena Helps To Guide His Side To Safety

  We thought Buriram fans might be interested to hear how our friend Gilberto Macena is faring in Saudi Arabia. His club Al Quadisiya were in grave danger of being relegated when Gilberto joined them. Since then their fortunes have turned around and they secured their place in the top flight with a 2-0 home…

Buriram Draw A Blank Against League Strugglers

Buriram turned in their worst performance of the season against a spirited but poor Chainat side , having to settle for an embarrassing draw. Indeed, if it hadn’t been for a post and a goal-line clearance , it could have been even worse. The Champions looked completely bereft of attacking ideas with Yong, Weslley, Sittichok…

Thailand News This Week

In Thailand News…. A round up of some of this week’s news and articles related to Thailand. Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn fired a career-best nine-under 63 to take a three-shot lead after the third round of the LPGA Yokohama Tire Classic. A British grandad who is facing a manslaughter charge  in Thailand claims he has been beaten,…

ARRC Championship Weekend at the Buriram Circuit

The “Buriram Times” moto-sport reporters are at the Chang International Circuit for the weekend and Colin did not miss out on a photo shoot with the President of Buriram United, Kuhn Nevin at the grandstand media centre. Colin and Steve confirm that the event is another success for the Thai riders with several podium finishes…

Bar Roma Moves to New Superb Location

The already well-established Bar Roma which has deservedly earned a strong reputation in Buriram has relocated. The new premises can be found near the clock tower roundabout which is in front of the railway station, just along the road opposite the Thai hotel and near to the main night life centre of the city. Extensive…

Happy Birthday Buriram Times

The Buriram Times has recently celebrated its second birthday and hopefully will be looking forward to many more to come. Since its inception, owner Hywel Williams and his team have reported on a variety of aspects of life in and around Buriram. During this time Buriram United have been League Champions twice, including going through…