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.

The Dutchman Who Is Bringing Clean Water To Isan Schools

A short while ago the Buriram Times reported on Frenchmen Theo Rohfritsch and Simon Valdenaire who are cycling from France to New Zealand to raise awareness of the importance of clean water. They are raising money to bring clean water to poorer areas and whilst they were in Thailand they met up with Ruben…

Sufficient Water And Good Harvest Predicted

Thailand will have sufficient water for use this year and have abundant food for consumption and for trade, the Royal soothsayer predicted at the ancient Royal ploughing ceremony held at Sanam Luang on Monday morning. The ceremony was presided over by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, government officials, diplomats and a…

Young Man From Down Under On The Way Up In The Motorcycle World

Colin and Steve had the pleasure of meeting up with 15 year old Australian rider Brock Pearson at the Buriram International Circuit. Broc’s team consists of his father Ian and another Aussie rider Alex Cudlin who is acting in a coaching role. Alex races in the superbike 24 hours series and he…

Thailand News This Week

In Thailand News…. A round up of some of this week’s news and articles related to Thailand. Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn fired a career-best nine-under 63 to take a three-shot lead after the third round of the LPGA Yokohama Tire Classic. A British grandad who is facing a manslaughter charge in Thailand claims he has been beaten,…

ARRC Championship Weekend at the Buriram Circuit

The “Buriram Times” moto-sport reporters are at the Chang International Circuit for the weekend and Colin did not miss out on a photo shoot with the President of Buriram United, Kuhn Nevin at the grandstand media centre. Colin and Steve confirm that the event is another success for the Thai riders with several podium finishes…

Bar Roma Moves to New Superb Location

The already well-established Bar Roma which has deservedly earned a strong reputation in Buriram has relocated. The new premises can be found near the clock tower roundabout which is in front of the railway station, just along the road opposite the Thai hotel and near to the main night life centre of the city. Extensive…

Happy Birthday Buriram Times

The Buriram Times has recently celebrated its second birthday and hopefully will be looking forward to many more to come. Since its inception, owner Hywel Williams and his team have reported on a variety of aspects of life in and around Buriram. During this time Buriram United have been League Champions twice, including going through…

Hottest Temperatures For 65 years

Government officials are warning people to stay indoors as much as possible as Thailand endures its worst heatwave for 65 years. Animals at Bangkok Zoo are being fed special frozen fruit pops as people are rushing to shopping malls to enjoy the free air-con. Average peak temperatures in April were above 40 degrees celsius,…

A Match Made In Thailand?

Manchester United host Thai owned Leicester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. If Leicester win, they will become the most surprising English Premier League winnners ever. If they fail to clinch the title at Old Trafford they can win it next week at Leicester’s King Power Stadium. With three games left, they now need only three…

Buriram Times 2.0 New Look

Buriram Times is undergoing an upgrade and sporting a great new look with greater accessibility. All the favourite features will still be available and we hope to bring you some new content you’ll enjoy very soon. If an ad, photo or link is missing today rest assured this will be fixed shortly. Please check back for great…

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