Buriram Times

A Visit To Jimmy’s Sports Cafe

Sitting in the front of Jimmy’s Sport’s Café sipping possibly the coolest draught Leo in Issan, and at 60 baht a pint definitely the cheapest, I was in seventh heaven. From there I was looking out on to Jira Road watching the world go by without a care in the world. I was thinking to…

Buriram’s Theerathon Seals Great Thailand Victory In Hanoi

Thailand need only one point from their final two qualifying matches to reach the next round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup after a superb 3-0 victory over Vietnam in Hanoi. In fact such is Thailand’s superior goal difference, they are through now, barring soccer suicide. Brilliant strikes by Kroekrit and Theerathon,added…

BRIC Superbike Championship This Sunday

 The BRIC Superbike Championship shall take place at Chang International Circuit this Sunday 11th of October.  Qualifying took place on Saturday. Here are some pictures from the qualifying sessions.

Buriram Times Invitational Golf Tournament A Roaring, If Soggy Success

The second Buriram Times Invitational Golf Tournament was played at Buriram Golf Club on Friday October 9th with a shotgun start at 8a.m. A record ten three-man teams entered the texas scramble and despite the weather, some quality golf was played. It was the same format as the last scramble, with each team starting from…

A Trip To Khao Kradong

Khao Kradong forest park, which has undergone significant renovation over recent months, is located just 5km outside of Buriram on highway No.219. The extremely popular school trip destination, formally called “Phanom Kradong” is the youngest, but thankfully now extinct, volcano in Thailand. The summit of the volcano stands at 265 metres above sea level. To…

Late Army Goal Gives Buriram A Stiff Test In Semi-Final Second Leg

A mistake by reserve goalkeeper Sornchai has left the League Cup semi-final in the balance. Buriram take a slender one goal lead to Bangkok for the second leg and will have their work cut out to overcome a useful Army side. It was all going well with Buriram 3-1 up and cruising but the keeper’s…

Buriram Win 3-0 At Bangkok United With Solid Display

Buriram came away with three well-earned points from a tricky away fixture at Bangkok United. Buriram dominated the first-half but failed to break down their opponents who were guilty of some dreadful tackles, something that is becoming far too familiar in Buriram fixtures. Despite Buriram’s dominance, it was United who came closest to breaking the…

Engagement Thai Style

Marriage is a cause for great celebration in Thailand, usually involving a series of ceremonies based on Thai culture and Buddhist observances that vary a little from province to province in Isaan.  Wedding invitees may be limited to family or may extend to whole villages, family and many friends from afar – a wedding held…

Buriram Destroy Chainat With Breathtaking Attacking Display

Buriram put seven past a completely outclassed Chainat with an exhibition of attacking football that had their opponents chasing shadows. It could easily have been double that score with the woodwork and the Chainat keeper coming to the visitors’ rescue. As I am in England , I have only seen the highlights but Buriram were…

Buriram Sink Navy To Stay Top

Buriram came back after the international break to record a convincing 3-1 victory over Thai Royal Navy in Bangkok.Buriram pushed the home team back from the start and the Navy goalkeeper was kept very busy throughout the game. The referee was also kept busy as Navy were prepared to stop the champions by any means…