Buriram

Buriram (บุรีรัมย์) is a city in Isaan, about 410 kilometers from Bangkok.

An introduction to Buriram

Buriram translates as "city of happiness". It is a fairly nondescript town of around 30,000 people in Thailand's less well visited northeast. While the eponymous happiness is unlikely to be found within the town, Buriram makes a suitable base for adventuring the many ancient sandstone Khmer sanctuaries and temples that are scattered around the surrounding area.

There also are other remnants of the Khmer civilization, including pottery kiln sites, which date back to the 10th-13th centuries and traces of ancient quarrying. Buriram's archaeological legacy also stretches further back with ancient pre-Angkorian ruins from the Dvaravati period.

Get in

How to travel to Buriram by car

From Bangkok, take Highway 1 (Phahon Yothin Rd) to Saraburi and then turn right onto Highway 2 (Mittraphap Rd). Turn right onto Highway 24 (Chok Chai-Det Udom Rd) passing Nong Ki, Nang Rong and then turn left onto Highway 218 to Buriram. The total distance is about 410 km. Or, from Korat, take Highway 226 passing Chakkarat Huai Thalaeng–Lam Plai Mat. The total distance is 384 km.

Take a bus to Buriram

The Transport Company Ltd. provides daily ordinary and air-conditioned buses from Bangkok to Buriram. The buses leave the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak or Mor Chit 2). For more information, call Tel. +66 2 9361880, +66 2 9360657, +66 2 9360667, +66 2 9362852. Buriram Bus Terminal Tel. +66 44 612534, +66 44 651081.

An alternative and more convenient way to travel to Buriram is by taking the air-con bus from Nakornchai Air bus company. Their terminal is just opposite Mor Chit 2 and the fare is 340 Baht.

Travel by train to Buriram

There are rapid, express and ordinary trains from Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok–Surin and Korat–Ubon Ratchathani, all of which run through Buriram. State Railway of Thailand has online timetables and ticket booking, its call centre can be visited on 1690, +66 2 2204334, +66 2 2204444.

What is the best way to fly to Buriram

Nok Air has Flights to Buriram (BFV) from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) on Wed, Fri, Sun, with returns on the same days. Thai-Airways has no direct connecting Flights to Buriram. Visitors must fly to Khon Kaen and catch a bus to Buriram, about 200 km. For details, contact Thai-Airways at Tel. 1566, +66 2 3561111, +66 2 2800060.

• Buriram Airport - BFV | Moo 12, Ron Thong About 40 kilometers north of town in Satuek - ☎ +66 44 680078

Get around

The Buriram Songthaew System (BSS) provides public transportation for the city. There are two lines: Line 1 (Buriram Municipality Market-Khao Kradong Forest Park Line) and Line 2 (Ban Bua Line). Both lines are colored pink.

Ride-hailing app Grab is available with both cars and motorbikes.

What to see in Buriram

• Ancient Kiln Sites - แหล่งเตาโบราณ | The kilns date from around the 9th–10th centuries and served as a production centre for Khmer ceramics supplying other city's.

• Big Buddha Image - พระพุทธรูปใหญ่ | Or Phra Phuttharup Patima Santayaphirom Satuek Udom Ratsadon Nimitmanin is a big standing Buddha image on a bank of the Mun River.

• Huai Talat Reservoir and Buriram Bird Park - อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยตลาดและสวนนกบุรีรัมย์ | More than 100 species of birds live in this area during the dry season, November - Apr.

• Khao Kradong Forest Park - วนอุทยานเขากระโดง | This extinct volcano is now a relaxation spot. The summit is 265 m above sea level and it houses "Phra Suphattharabophit", a large Buddha image that is the symbol of Buriram.

• Kradong Reservoir | From the entrance to Khao Kradong and there is a junction on the left side to "Bunyanusat" boy scout camp and a zoo.

• Ku Suan Taeng - กู่สวนแตง | A Khmer architectural site, comprising three brick prangs lying from north to south, on the same laterite base.

• Lam Nang Rong Dam - เขื่อนลำนางรอง | A royal project and the Lam Nang Rong Dam is an earthen dam with an asphalt road along the crest with an expansive view.

• Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre - ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมอีสานใต้ | The centre collects and exhibits artefacts and precious historical objects, folk art and archaeological curiosities. It is also a resource centre for conducting research.

• King Rama I Monument - พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลก | The monument was built in 1996 to honour King Rama I who founded Buriram.

• Prasat Nong Hong - ปราสาทหนองหงส์ | A small archaeological site comprising three prangs made from brick on a single laterite base.

• Prasat Wat Khok Ngio - ปราสาทวัดโคกงิ้ว | A Khmer stone sanctuary located behind Wat Khok Ngio and it once served as an "Arogayasala" or a hospital.

• Phrachao Yai Wat Hong - พระเจ้าใหญ่วัดหงษ์ | An old Lao-style Buddha image in the posture of subduing Mara, which was built during the late Ayutthaya period, or around the 18th century.

• Rao Sunday Monument - อนุสาวรีย์เราสู้ | Built in 1979 to commemorate the brave undertakings of civilians, police officers and soldiers who lost their lives during battles with communists who obstructed the construction of this strategic route.

• Silk Weaving Village of Na Pho - หมู่บ้านทอผ้าไหมอำเภอนาพธิ์ | A silk weaving village, famed for "Mudmi" silk, which has received support for their skills and the standard of production and their patterns and colours from the Royal Folk Arts and Craft Centre under the royal patronage of Queen Sirikit.

• Stone Quarry - แหล่งหินตัด | The quarry was used by the ancient Khmer people as a source of construction materials for building sanctuaries in the lower northeastern region.

• Thung Laem Reservoir - อ่างเก็บน้ำทุ่งแหลม | A small reservoir which has been transformed into a recreational site with shelters for rest and relaxation. During the dry season, many species of waterfowl can be found here.

• Wat Khao Angkhan - วัดเขาอังคาร | Inside the temple compound and there are ruins of ancient monuments and sandstone boundary markers of the Dvaravati period. It is one of the most beautiful and significant temples in Buriram.

What to do in Buriram

• Buriram United - Buriram is well-known for its great local football club. They play in the new Chang Arena.

• Sro Ground - Walking Street | Walking Street is a popular attraction on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The sign at the intersection of Jira Road and Romburi Road translates to Walking Street but it is known by the local residents as "Sro Ground" or the "River Market" as it is next to a part of the moat. The market has around a hundred stalls selling items such as clothes, footwear, affordable jewellery and glassware. Approximately half of the stalls sell varieties of (Thai) takeaway food. Walking Street is closed to vehicles from 17:00–24:00. Parking is provided at the Municipality Public Park. The street was established on 5 July 2014.
• Buddha's Footprint Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาทจำลอง): The event takes place at Khao Kradong, Mueang District, on the full moon of the 3rd lunar month. Locals visit Khao Kradong to pay homage to a replica of the Buddha's footprint and the Phra Suphattharabophit image whilst enjoying the big celebration.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Buriram

There are many shopping malls in Buriram, such as Big C, Makro, Home Pro, Lotus and Taweekit and the local shopping mall of Buriram Province.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Buriram

To be updated

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Ramadan 2025 in Buriram

Ramadan 2025 in Buriram

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Buriram

• Best Western Royal Buri Ram Hotel - Seventy-nine rooms. Excellent breakfast buffet for two included. Pool. Wi-Fi OK, not great.

• Jintana Resort Hotel 44 rooms (5 different types), free Wi-Fi in rooms, large green open area.

• Phanomrungpuri Boutique Hotel - 67 rooms (5 different types Superior Room, Family Room, Deluxe Room, Duplex Family Room and Grand Duplex Suite), free Wi-Fi in rooms, swimming pool, Barai restaurant.

• Ray Hotel Buriram - 44 rooms, outdoor salt-water swimming pool, fitness center, conference room, breakfast included, free-Wi-Fi.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals in Buriram

Buriram has adequate medical facilities:

• Buriram General Hospital consists 750 patient beds
• Thesaban Mueang Buriram Health Center
• 66 clinics
• A (Thai) Traditional Medicine Center

Where to go next after Buriram

• Khao Yai National Park
• Nakhon Ratchasima
• Phimai
• Surin
• Ubon Ratchathani
• Nang Rong

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