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 Police Have Arrested Cop Impersonator On Charge Of Attempted Rape

Four more women have filed police complaints against a 35-year-old suspected rapist in Buri Ram province, police said on Monday night. The complaints followed Chisanupong Sa-onklang’s arrest at his home in Lam Plai Mat district on Saturday under a recently issued arrest warrant. The warrant was issued over allegations that he had claimed to be…

Chang Party Night At Buriram’s Harley Route 288 Bar

The latest Chang sponsored party took place at the Harley Route 288 Bar on Sunday, November 5 and it turned out to be a thoroughly entertaining evening. A large number of farang friends turned up to support Tom and Som along with an enthusiastic crowd of Thais which provided a real “party” atmosphere. Chang also…

A Pat On The Back For Prakhonchai Police After Quick Thinking Saves Woman’s Life

The Thai public online were praising the Thai police after some quick and imaginative thinking saved a woman at a police station. A three minute video posted on Facebook showed a woman clambering outside the second floor of the Prakhonchai police station in Buriram. It looked as though the woman may fall so officers quickly…

New Message From The Buriram GOMS !

FOR MORE INFO GO TO ABOVE E-MAIL ADDRESS AND CONSIDER THESE THOUGHTS:- DO YOUR BIT FOR CHARITY JOIN THE GOMS-BURIRAM GIVING OTHERS MORE SUPPORT RAISING FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY Check out Facebook :-GOMS-Buriram Next meeting is on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd at HARLEY ROUTE 288 BAR at 4pm. ALL welcome.

GOMS To Announce Competition Winner At Next Meeting

Have you seen this man? For the last 4 weeks GOMS Member Bob Parkin has been going around Buriram raising money for GOMS – Buriram Charities with his ‘Guess How Many Ring Pulls Competition’ It has been 20bht a guess with a lot of people, both farang and Thai taking part. The prize for the…

Buriram GOMS Next Meeting Reminder

A recent article about the Grumpy Old Men Society (GOMS) highlighted the good charitable works they are involved in and also that they are looking for new members. Just to stress once again they are not really particularly grumpy, it’s just a name and it is a nationwide society. Check out the article again if…

The Grumpy Old Men Society (GOMS) In Buriram Looking For New Members

For those who are not familiar with the Grumpy Old Men Society or GOMS as they are affectionately known, they are a group who meet up and try to find ways of helping the community. I have been asked to point out that Neil is the only really grumpy old man, the rest are pretty…

David Travis , Resident Of Buriram

It is with regret that the Buriram Times announces the passing of David Travis after a long illness. David was a well-known figure in the ex-pat community and was a founder member of the Grumpy Old Men Society , a group who met to help the Thai locals, particularly children. The funeral is today at…

Buriram Resevoir Being Developed For Nature Lovers And Fitness Enthusiasts

Buriram hopes to attract the country’s exercise and conservation enthusiasts with a Bt70-million, 18-kilometre cycling and running track around the Huai Jorakhemak Reservoir in Mueang district. Buriram irrigation project director Kitikul Sepasiraporn said the wetland area was being redeveloped for recreation. People will be able to enjoy nature, including the estimated 100 different bird species…

Buriram Hit By Severe Tropical Storm Last Night

Buriram was hit by a severe tropical storm around 7.30pm last night. The sky was constantly lit by large flashes of lightning and some of the thunder claps were incredibly loud indeed. Some streets were flooded due to the intensity of the heavy rain and some areas lost their electricity. However, credit where credit is…

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