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.

Bangkok Cuts Songkran By One Day In A Desperate Bid To Save Water

The Deputy Governor of Bangkok has announced that this year’s Songkran festival has been reduced from four days to three, April 12-14 . As the country is hit by the worst drought in two decades , it is estimated that over 5 billion litres of water will be saved by the reduction. My own personal…

Profile of Barry Russell (FMSCT) Thailand

The “Buriram Times” would like to thank Barry for his assistance last weekend at the WorldSBK meeting at the Chang International Circuit. Barry lives in Bangkok and works on a freelance basis for the Federation of Motorsports Clubs of Thailand (FMSCT) which is Thailand’s affiliate member of the FIM, which is the governing body for…

Buriram “World Superbikes Championship” Hits Town

Buriram is again in the global sporting spotlight with the SBK World Championship series staging their second meeting in two years at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit this weekend. Convoys of container trucks have been arriving over the past few days loaded with superbikes from all the major manufacturers and international teams along with all the extra flights coming into Buriram Airport with media and…

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Buriram

Oli’s wine bar and restaurant will host a ladies night on Tuesday 8th of March 2016 to celebrate International Women’s Day. There will be a free drink for all ladies attending that arrive before 8 pm. This popular venue will ensure a good party atmosphere and an enjoyable night out for everyone.

Buriram Golf Society Matchplay Final

The Buriram Golf Society Matchplay final took place today Tuesday the 1st of March 2016. The very competitive match was between Rod (Landlord of Paddy’s Irish Bar and Outback Grill and also sponsor of the competition) and Keith (well known for his pies and bakery). Rod with a creditable handicap of 8 had his work…

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…

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,…

Buriram Castle Community Mall Opening

It has been announced that the much anticipated new shopping mall located next to the I-Mobile Stadium will open on Saturday 13th February. The shopping mall has been developed on a 6 rai plot of land with a design theme to replica Buriram Province’s most important tourist attraction Phanom Rung Historic Park, an old Khmer…

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