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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.

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Registration For Buriram Marathon On February 12

People wishing to enter the Buriram marathon should type in Google search the following: burirammarathon.com/register/?lang=en Registration Fee The registered participant will receive a BIB with timing chip (except Fun Run) and a goodie bag. When they reach the finish line they will receive a medal. Marathon and Half-Marathon runners will receive a finisher t-shirt. 60…

Graduation Day At Buriram University

It was a pleasure to attend graduation day at the Buriram University on Sunday. The streets around the campus were gridlocked for most of the day as families from far and wide came to support their family graduates. The celebrations lasted most of the day with photographs being taken to record this very special day…

Setting Up A New Business In Thailand

Many foreign nationals arrive in Thailand and fall in love with the country. Often they meet a very beautiful, potential partner and then want to move here permanently. The legal regulations can put people off and can limit their expectations. With the correct advice Thailand offers great opportunities for people that have the correct attitude…

Year Of The Rooster – Chinese New Year

As farangs (western nationals) in Thailand recover from their New Year celebrations which the Thai population share with us along with most of the world, the Thais are now preparing for the next New Year celebration. In Thailand we are fortunate to be able to see in three new years, the next being the Chinese…

The GRUMPY OLD MEN SOCIETY Change Rules

At the recent monthly Buriram GOMS meeting a change to the constitution was unanimously voted to drop the entry age. It was the opinion of the meeting that younger members would be a great asset to the society. It was also pointed out that you could be just as GRUMPY at a much younger age!…

Litter At Khao Kradang In Buriram Update

Following the recent article on the litter either side of the walls going up the steps, I am delighted to report that it has since been cleared up. Whether it is pure coincidence or the “power of the press”, I’m not sure but it was good to struggle up the steps without the unsightly rubbish…

Murder Suspect Arrested In Buriram Land Office

A woman wanted on suspicion of murder and abduction was arrested in Buriram Land Office yesterday afternoon. Kannikar Krumran is wanted in connection to the abduction and murder of Supaksorn Polhaisong in Bangkok in December. A high ranking police officer is also involved along with five other suspects. The body of Supaksorn Polthaisong was found…

New Year’s Eve At The I-Mobile Stadium

In keeping with the rest of the country, there will be no firework display and pop concert at the I-Mobile stadium this year on New Year’s Eve, following the death of King Bhumibol in October. However, a celebration of the late King’s life is planned and it appears it will be quite an event. There…

No Alcohol For A Month Raises Funds For Buriram Hospital

I reported in a previous article that I was joining the “Sober For October” fund raiser on Facebook. The idea is to give up alcohol for one month and get doubting friends to sponsor you. I chose Prostate Cancer UK as my charity as sadly a large number of family and friends have been unfortunate…

Intrepid Buriram Adventurer John MacDonald In Base Camp On Everest

John, a Buriram Times correspondent, took on the challenge of hiking up to the Everest base camp and as we all knew he would, succeeded in style. He was also proud to wear his Buriram United football shirt to show his support for the city and football team in Thailand that he loves . John…