Buriram News

The latest news from Buriram.

We review restaurants, bars and other nightlife while keeping you up to date with other events.We also give opinion on living, working and retiring in the province.

Buriram Times Expats Exit Poll EU REFERENDUM

The “Buriram Times” carried out a poll amongst the British Expat community on Thursday and confirm that the result was 74% Leave and 26 % Remain. Whichever way it goes for the ones that actually were able to vote we will find out some time on Friday. There has been great debate in the local…

Buriram Woman Accused Of Harbouring A Ghost

BURIRAM — For spreading rumours a woman was possessed by a ghost, two residents in the north-east were accused of libel on Monday. For years, rumours that Buriram resident Phan Saengsawang was possessed by a pop brought the 52-year-old woman years of hatred and even physical abuse from superstitious neighbours, her daughter alleges in a…

Thailand Weekly News

Thai Currency to weaken this year. Devotees at a temple in Bangkok have blocked the arrest of controversial monk Phra Dhammajayo who they say is very ill. Ex British Soldier feared murdered in Pattaya Free Education is to be restored in the constitution. Go-Go bars raided in Pattaya – competitors blamed for false tip offs. Army…

King Bhumipol of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain

As Thailand’s King Bhumipol this week celebrated ascending to the throne some 70 years ago, and Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 90th birthday this year, we take a trip down memory lane and share some special images with our readers. In February 1972 Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip arrived in Bangkok at…

Thailand News This Week

Thailand news from Buriram. A great sporting weekend in prospect with GT Asia at the Chang International Circuit as well as Euro 2016 and the Rugby with a couple of potential classics on Saturday. Here’s your digest of the week’s news. As ever please let us know your views and what you think is news worthy….

Buriram Big C Supercenter To Expand

Construction is well underway of a large extension to the Big C Supercenter in Buriram. This is to include more shops on the ground floor and a cinema complex on the upper floor. The shopping giants have responded to the challenge of increased competition from Robinsons ,the re-vamped Taweekit and Buriram Castle. We will publish…

Nico Timmer, One Of Buriram’s Most Respected Gentlemen Celebrates His 79th Birithday

The much loved ex-pat, Nico has been around Buriram for 30 years. He is one of the few that can remember the infrastructure of the town in those days, including the old dirt tracks that lead to the surrounding villages. Our friend Nico always has a good tale to tell about the old days…

Thailand News “In the Papers” 4.6.2016

Thailand News From Buriram. The sickening news and photographs coming out of the ‘Tiger Temple’ in Kanchanaburi really put an end to any lingering doubt about whether visiting the ‘tourist attraction’ was a good idea. Not only have Thai wildlife officials uncovered a huge trade in tiger parts but also the corpses of forty dead tiger…

Buriram Welcomes Big Size Shop

J & D Big Size Shop opened just a week ago and has already attracted tremendous interest and custom. The stock has just flown off the shelves in the first week. Entrepreneur Kuhn Duang saw that there was a niche in the market not only for us larger farangs but also within the Thai community…

A Celebration Of The Life Of Neil Cameron

With over two weeks passing after the sad loss of Neil Cameron, his close friends have arranged a “celebration” of his life, particularly his time in Buriram, on Tuesday June 7th. It will be held in Neil’s spiritual (no pun intended) home, the Bamboo Bar. There will be a meal and the Bamboo Bar’s resident…

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