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.

GOMS Buriram Announce Second Charity Killer Pool Competition

Perhaps the winner will elect to have the salmon which I can highly recommend after sampling it last week.

GOMS Buriram Raffle Result

For the last 4 weeks GOMS Member Bob Parkin has tirelessly (like a double glazing salesman) been selling raffle tickets to everyone around Muang Buriram, raising funds for GOMS charities. Bob raised a whopping 6400B. Well Done Bob ! The result was drawn independently by Mi (288 barmaid) at The GOMS monthly meeting on Thursday 4th January. The…

Two Killed, One Wounded In Buriram Gang Attack

Police are hunting for a group of gangsters on about 20 motorcycles for alleged involvement in a gun attack that killed two young men and a young woman in Prakhon Chai district early on Sunday. Pol Col Sirichai Charoensiri, a Prakhon Chai police investigator, said the attack occurred at abut 1.15am between kilometre markers 21-22…

Father Christmas Stops Off At Buriram’s Harley Route 288 Bar

There was a special guest at Harley Route 288 Bar on Christmas Eve when Father Christmas took a break from loading up his sleigh and made a welcome visit. The bar was packed with excited children, along with a large number of parents who came along to join in the festive cheer. The Christmas…

FI (Fairly Interesting) Is Coming To Buriram

The following information is provided by Doc Martyn who is keen to develop interaction among the Buriram farang community. Instead of simply turning up at a bar and having a few beers or watching football, he proposes that to quote Hercule Poirot, “We use our little grey cells ” instead. FISHE PRODUCTIONS Presents The inaugural…

Buriram Volcano Festival 2017

The Buriram Volcano Festival will be held in Khao Kradong National Park on December 23 and 24 from 6.30pm until 10.pm. It promises to be a spectacular event as the following video demonstrates. https://www.facebook.com/ThailandeecomEnglish/videos/1782602441751022/ Not to be missed !

GOMS Charity Killer Pool At Harley Route 288

The GOMS Killer Pool Competition was held on Wednesday, November 29 at the Harley Route 288 Bar. It attracted an entry of 16 players, 10 male and 6 females. There were 5 Thais taking part, giving the competition a true “international” flavour. There was also a good turn-out of spectators which added to the occasion….

Buriram Times Group Expand Their Coverage

The Buriram Times are pleased to announce that they are expanding their coverage of local and national news throughout the North East of Thailand. The new company, ‘Times Group Thailand’, has acquired Khon Kaen Times which is already established and in the New Year will launch the Udon Thani Times. The success of the Buriram…

Buriram Grumpy Old Men Announce Killer Pool Competition

Buriram GOMS are happy to announce that they are holding a CHARITY INTERNATIONAL KILLER POOL COMPETITION. Sponsored by THE BURIRAM PIE MAN To take place at Harley Route 288 Bar on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29 at 5pm. Entry is 50 bht (over 18’s only) and the WINNER collects a 500 bht voucher. All proceeds go…

Details Of The Funeral Of Jack Strong, Buriram

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Jack Strong, a well-known figure in the Buriram Ex-Pat community. Jack was 79 and became unwell last month and entered hospital on October 24. However, he was not responding to treatment and his kidneys were shutting down. Jack decided that he wished to end his…

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