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Hailstones Hit Buriram (whilst in the middle of a heat wave)

Today on Wednesday April 20, 2016 the most extraordinary weather/climate change experience happened over the space of a few hours here in our home city of Buriram. Over the past week or so we have all being sweltering in temperatures of over 40 degrees centigrade. However, today at around 4.30 pm things changed. The skies…

Status Quo Embark On Seven Month Farewell European Tour

Status Quo are to finally hang up their electric guitars in December at the end of a gruelling farewell European tour. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have decided to call it a day after nearly fifty years on the road. They feel that age has caught up with them and they are finding it difficult…

Yong To The Rescue After Buriram Let Two-Goal Lead Slip

Buriram needed a dramatic stoppage time goal from Yong to finally see-off battling Chonburi who came back to level after being 2-0 down . It was not the best goal Buriram will score this year but it will certainly be one of the most important. Buriram looked to be in cruise control when Tunez put…

Great Fun at the “Songkran” Festival in Buriram

With a wonderful time being had by all over the last few days, (with one more day to go) it has certainly been party time for the Thais as they celebrate their New Year in style with their traditional water festival. The big party at the I-Mobile Stadium has been the usual success along with…

Thailand’s Star of the future wins R2M 400 Championship

Mahannop Surana Known as Oat to his friends wrapped up the R2M championship at Buriram Chang International Circuit at the weekend. Needing 3rd place to secure the championship he was set a hard task as qualification problems meant he had to start from 26th on the grid in the 6 lap race. He made short…

Thailand Face Tough Group In Third Round World Cup Qualifiers

Thailand will face big guns Japan and Australia in the 3rd round World Cup Qualifying Group B, starting in September. They are joined by Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in what is seen as the tougher of the two groups. Thailand are the lowest ranked team (119) left in the Asian Qualifying…

Buriram Stroll Through To Next Round Of League Cup

Buriram outclassed Army FC to move into the second round of the League Cup. Kaio hit a hat-trick, whilst Weslley and Sung helped themselves to two apiece. Howver, the loss of Anon with a suspected broken collar bone has taken the gloss off the victory. It is a sad blow for the youngster as he…

Grumpy Old Men Society (GOMS) Supports Village School

Banmaeng village school just south of Thaiwatsadu is very small with fewer than 60 pupils. However, it is poorly funded and is in need of help. GOMS sent a delegation to investigate their needs. They found a computer department with just 6 towers, 4 of which weren’t working. The school had a library with few…

Buriram Golf Society Texas Scramble

The Buriram Golf Society Texas Scramble took place at Buriram Golf Course on Friday April 8. Eight teams of three took part and were joined by a team of two who were hit by a late withdrawal of their third player. It was the usual scramble rules though there was a change to the handicapping…

Is The British Embassy In Bangkok Selling Off The Family Silver ?

Extensive coverage is being given to the sale of land at the British Embassy in Bangkok. The Embassy stands on 14 acres of land (35 Rai). The land was bought in the 1920s when it was on the outskirts of the city and surrounded with paddy fields. After 90 years of urban growth it has…

Pressure Mounts on Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday Crisis: EFL Charges Chansiri

Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran