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Generous Online Donors Help Buriram Grandpa and Granddaughter

A Buriram grandad lost his life savings in a wallet and a picture of him with his granddaughter searching for the wallet went viral on social media. The savings of 15,000 baht were vital to the family and  the loss was obviously very concerning but generous Thai donations poured in and totalled about 1.1 million baht as…

Buriram Marathon, “Time To Start Training”

The Buriram Marathon has been set for Sunday February 12th 2017. This great fun event will set off from the Chang International Circuit. There are various distance options that you can enter ie. the full 42.195 kilometres or you can go for 21.1K, 10K or 5.5K. The runners will gather at the circuit from 3…

The “Silk Road” Now Leads To Buriram

Residents of secluded Ban Sanuan Nok, located some 15 kilometers east of downtown Buriram, have earned an enviable reputation for their silk cloth. The local silk cloth is characterised by elaborate patterns and design influenced by their Cambodian heritage. The village has opened up to tourism which supplements incomes and spreads the word about the…

Visit Angkor Wat – Seventh Wonder Of The World

Angkor Wat listed in World Wonder List is only a few hour’s drive from Buriram and is a must see destination. It is located about six kilometress north of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavaiman II. The estimated construction time was 30 years….

Banged Up In A Thai Prison

The conditions in the infamous Thai prison system will be known to many, especially those who have read any of the well known books on the subject and yet the number of foreigners arrested and doing time in Thai prisons has never been higher. Despite its fearsome reputation with stories of chains welded to ankles, oven like cells crammed…

Buriram Tourist Boom – Now’s the time to Invest.

This NBT report confirms Buriram’s expansion in tourism, investment and property.

A Visit To Oli Wine And Tapas Bar

  When I was asked to review a French Wine and Tapas bar my mind conjured up images of times gone by when I used to travel to Paris to watch France play England at Rugby. In those days the venue was the magnificent Parc Des Princes, but alas games are now played at the…

An English Garden Party In Thailand

To celebrate a special Birthday, Tony Murhpy, a prominent member of the Buriram Golfing Society, held an English style garden party in a far flung village way out in the sticks of Buriram.  Reaching his 70th birthday,  the septuagenarian hosted a picnic and barbecue extravaganza of proportions rarely seen in these parts.  Once guests were…

Chang International Circuit

Following on from our recent press conference article, many readers have expressed a desire to know more about the circuit and up and coming events. Here are a few key pointers to get you started. What Are Some Stats About The Track and Complex? The Circuit and complex cost over 2,000 million baht to build…