Buriram Times

Buriram Angling Club Chairman Goes Fishing In Bungsamram

After a morning business meeting in the centre of Bangkok I was at a loose end with an afternoon to kill, so being a keen angler I decided to treat myself to a few hours at the world famous “Bungsamram” fishing park. The park is in the  Bungkum area which is about a 40 minute…

Name Change For Thai Premier League

  As from the 2016 season the name of the Thai Premier League is now officially the 2016 Toyota Thai League and the first division is now the Toyota League Division 1.

Buriram United Stroll To Victory In The Kor Royal Cup

Buriram United won the Kor Royal Cup in Bangkok with a convincing performance against their fierce rivals Muang Thong. Buriram United dominated for long periods with Diogo giving the Muang Thong defence a night they will want to forget. The Brazilian teased and tormented them,scoring a stunning individual goal before setting up Jakkaphan for the killer…

Start Of Thai Premier League Postponed

 FAT President Pol. Gen. Somyut Poompunmuang has appointed Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaichinda as President of the Premier League Thailand Company. At a meeting yesterday chaired by the new President, it was announced that the start of the 2016 season would be postponed to March 5.“All teams are required to re-register for the competitions as the…

Schnitzel Wirtin Hits Buriram

 Authentic Austrian food has arrived in Buriram. About half way between i-mobile stadium and Big C, directly opposite the large Wat (temple) you can find Schnitzel Wirtin restaurant.  Roman, a chef for ten years on cruise ships is the owner of the establishment. Roman, Ying, Family and Staff  He first came to Thailand over twenty years…

Overstaying Foreigners Face Thailand Re-entry Ban

Starting March 20, 2016, foreigners who overstay in Thailand for more than 90 days will be banned from re-entering the country. Under the new measures, foreigners overstaying in Thailand who willingly surrender to the authorities will be treated differently from those who are arrested and prosecuted in the way that the length of the ban…

Sexy Stones At Buriram Castle Park

Sexy stones have been spotted up at the new Buriram Castle shopping centre. The somewhat risqué carvings have caused quite a stir with many people sharing the images on Facebook. Whats going on there? But don’t worry, it’s all in the name of culture!  Just what you’d expect to see in any park of course.All of…

Buriram United Come From Behind To Claim Toyota Premier Cup

Buriram United overcame a useful Albirex Niigata side to win their first trophy of the season with two second-half Seul-Ki headers doing the damage. It was rather harsh on the Japanese team who had looked the better side for most of the game,particularly in the first-half. It was also the first time that Buriram United…

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Bangkok

The event, takes place on the 10-13 March 2016 now in its 14th year it is held on the banks of Bangkok’s Chaophraya River and has raised almost US$1 m to date. These funds are used to support wild and domesticated elephants across the country. The festival features an impressive opening parade, a children’s educational…

Buriram Castle Shopping Centre Opens

 Buriram Castle shopping centre had its first official day of trading today. The open air complex, which has been rather tastefully put together, has a kind of village feel to it. Much well placed greenery and flowing water make you feel like you’re out in the country. A range of franchises at the newly opened centre include big names such as McDonalds,…