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Buriram Sign Young Thai-Dutch Defender

Buriram United have signed 21 year-old Delvin Pinheiro Frederico from Holland. He is 1.74m tall and weighs in at 65 kg. He usually plays at right-back or right midfield, though he can also play at left-back. We wish him a happy and successful time at Thunder Castle.

Thai League 1 Round-Up

Buriram United moved back to the top of the league with a 2-0 home win over Navy. Goals in each half by Coelho and Bodin were enough to secure the points. Andres Tunez made a solid return for Buriram. Previous leaders Muang Thong conceded two late Katano goals at Sukothai to finish 2-2. Goals galore…

Ottesen Has Contract Terminated By Buriram United

Former Icelandic international Solvi Ottesen has had his contract terminated by Buriram United following allegations of inappropriate conduct at his home provided by the club. His club car was also involved in a serious accident after it had been taken by two female friends. The big defender never managed to establish himself as a first-team…

English Carabao Cup Draw Becomes A Comedy Of Errors In Bangkok

The draw for the first round of the newly named Carabao Cup – formerly the Coca Cola Cup and more recently the EFL Cup – descended into total farce on Friday. The draw was being held in Bangkok as part of the agreement with new sponsors, the Thai energy drinks firm Carabao. Former Arsenal midfielder…

Andres Tunez Is BACK At Buriram United !

In a remarkable couple of days at Thunder Castle which saw Bandovic return to his former position of Head Coach, it has now been announced that Andres Tunez has also returned to the club. In a heartwarming message to the fans, Tunez said he was delighted to return to what he now considers his home….

Buriram Move Bandovic Back To His Former Role As Head Coach

Buriram United have announced that they have promoted Bozidar Bandovic to head coach from his position as Technical Director of Football. This will be nothing new for him as he was one of 4 head coaches in 2013/14. This follows the resignation of Ranko Popovic after he received a 3 month ban from the Thai…

Buriram Add Brazilian Winger/Midfielder To Their Squad

Buriram United signed 32 year-old Rafael Bastos last month to replace Coutinho who has returned to Brazil. Rafael has played in Brazil, Japan,Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria and Kuwait, making 189 appearances and scoring 32 goals. He is 6ft 1ins and will be keen to provide the ammunition for Diogo and Coelho.

Buriram Coach Reveals Reasons For Resignation

Ranko Popovic has revealed his reasons for resigning as head coach of Buriram United. Popovic was handed a three-month ban by the Thai Fa following an incident with the Bangkok United physio after a recent league game. The Serb has maintained his innocence but when his appeal was rejected he felt it was in the…

Buriram United Coach Resigns After Ban Is Confirmed

News has come in that Buriram United head coach Ranko Popovic has resigned after the three month ban handed to him by the Thai FA for slapping the Bangkok United physio was confirmed. More details as they come in.

Buriram Looks Set To Hold MotoGP In 2018

Thailand is set to get a place on the MotoGP calendar in 2018 with the Buriram circuit joining an extended round of 19. The Hermann Tilke-designed facility has agreed a two-year deal with championship promoter Dorna Sports, with an option to extend it to a third. It was originally meant to hold its first MotoGP…

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