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.

Thailand News 28-05-2016.

This week’s round up of Thailand news is posted on Saturday and is a regular feature. The most head turning headline of the week must be “Python Bites Thai Man’s Penis In Terrifying Toilet Encounter.” The man lost a lot of blood but is now recovering at Chularat Hospital, according to hospital officials. Although horrifying…

Ruben’s Vision Of Clean Water For Everyone

In two previous articles we’ve told you about how Ruben van Beek has been helping the poorer people of Isan, firstly by introducing them to successful pig farming and then by providing schools with clean drinking water. He has now taken things a stage further by forming a company called H2O Water Systems.Co., Ltd. Through…

Buriram Tourist Boom – Now’s the time to Invest.

This NBT report confirms Buriram’s expansion in tourism, investment and property.

Thailand News Digest

Buriram locals celebrate visaka bucha day last Friday. In news from around and about Thailand: Phuket immigraton are now asking for a form to be completed with lots of personal details –. it’s the one that you may have heard of, asking for social media accounts amongst many other things . “The top and the bottom of the three-page…

Thai Ladies Volleyball

An eventful week in Thai Volleyball with huge controversy and a thrilling victory today. Firstly, apologies that I got over excited last Sunday and thought that the Thai Ladies volleyball team had already qualified for Rio in what is quite a complex qualification process. There’s been a lot of controversy this week surrounding the game with…

Buriram Locals Celebrate Visakha Bucha Day

Buddhist residents of Buriram, today Friday 20th May 2016, held a parade for a 37 metre long monk’s chest cloth as part of a ceremony to pay homage to the province’s Fai Kradong Volcano Buddha statue on the occasion of Visakha Bucha Day. Buriram Deputy Governor Seri Srihatrai led residents of the Province in parading…

The Dutchman Who Brings Clean Water To Thai Schools (Part 2)

In a previous article we told you about Ruben van Beek’s idea to help poor Thai families with his incredible idea of allowing them to be pig-owners. Following the resounding success of the project, Ruben wanted to take things further and identified lack of clean drinking water in Isan as a major problem. So the…

The Funeral And Life Of Neil Cameron

Two cultures came together to show their love and respect for the recently departed Neil Cameron. The family and friends of Neil’s partner Thung joined the Buriram European community to bid a fond farewell to a brave and caring man. They gathered at Thung and Neil’s home in Ban Kokdan where monks offered prayers…

This Week’s Thailand News.

Get regular updates on new articles as we publish them, direct to your email – simply enter your email on the bottom left footer of any page, confirm and you’ll receive updates First of the all in Thailand news, the shocker we reported on Thursday – the departure of Theerathon Bunmathan to Buriram rivals Muang…

Inaugural Captain of Buriram Golf Society Neil Cameron Dies

Inaugural Captain of Buriram Golf Society passed away last night at the Government Hospital at around 9 pm. Neil had endured a long illness and will be remembered for his courage and dignity throughout. He will be greatly missed by his friends and condolences are offered to his partner Thung and his family. The cremation…

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