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Buriram United Coach Handed 3 Months Ban Following Slapping Incident

Buriram United coach Ranko Popovic has been suspended for three months for attacking an opponent, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) said on Tuesday. The ruling was made by the FAT disciplinary committee after Popovic slapped the face of Bangkok United physio Andy Schillinger following a recent Thai League 1 match at I-Mobile Stadium. The incident…

Buriram Times Football Reporter Is Back Despite Fans’ Plea For Him To Stay In England

After my recent trip to England, it is good to be back. It is even better to return to see that Buriram United have reigned in Muang Thong’s 7 point lead , something I never seriously considered. However, it has been suggested by a number of ‘friends?” that it might be a good idea if…

Chelsea Win The English Premier League 2016/17

So finally Chelsea are this seasons English Premiership Champions. Congratulations! But other than Chelsea fans, who else will really be celebrating? In 10, 20 years time, who will remember this achievement? Does it really stand out? Now last season we all remember Leicester City winning the league at pre season odds of 5000-1. And we`ll…

Koh Samui International Regatta

Samui is set to turn on the style as more than 500 sailors head to the Thai tropical island for some fun in the sun at the 16th Samui Regatta, held 20 – 27 May, 2017. Based at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on Chaweng Beach and with support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand,…

Buriram Match Reports

I will be unable to write any match reports until I return from the UK on May 29th. Let’s hope there are no more setbacks and Buriram can get back into the title race.

Former Buriram Favourite Macena Suffers Serious Knee Injury

Former Buriram star Gilberto Macena suffered a serious knee injury in the game at Super Power at the weekend. He has flown back to Brazil for a probable operation and recuperation. We wish him a swift and full recovery.  

The Other Stars of Racing at the Buriram International Circuit

The people, without whose efforts, we would not be able to enjoy our racing. We have mentioned before our admiration of the efficiency and professional set up at the Buriram circuit by the officials, marshals and medical crews. These people have to be in attendance during the whole weekend of the race events which usually…

Buriram PTT BRIC Superbikes Championship Round 1.

Canadian Buriram resident Colin Butler did not race this weekend as in Friday’s free practice he got hit by another rider and although unhurt was unable to race as the damage caused to his brand new Kawasaki on its first ever outing could not be repaired in time (Not a happy bunny this weekend). We…

Thai League 1 Round-Up And League Table

Game of the night was at Buriram where the home side found themselves 3 down after 19 minutes. However, the home side fought back to bring the scores level only to concede the winner in the last minute of stoppage time. Leaders Muang Thong took full advantage, thumping Navy 4-0 to go 7 points clear…

Harsh Reality Hits Buriram As They Go Down In Seven Goal Thriller

Buriram suffered a second consecutive defeat which has severely dented their title challenge as they are now seven points adrift of leaders Muang Thong. They found themselves three down after only 19 minutes but dragged themselves level, only to fall to a sucker punch deep into stoppage time. This game confirmed what many people feared…