A warm welcome to Sanuan Nok in Buriram
Only 12 kilometers from the center of the city of Buriram, in the district of Huai Rat, lies the quiet village of Sanuan Nok. It has only 150 inhabitants, but is known for the opportunity to spend a weekend there and learn about sericulture (raising silkworms) and silk weaving.
Looking at houses from readers (34)
Welcome to our house in Buriram. My girlfriend wanted a Thai-style house and I wanted a house with all Western comforts, I think we have achieved a good in-between.
Khao Kradong Forest Park
Khao Kradong Forest Park is one of the main tourist attractions in Buriram province and is located on the outskirts of the provincial capital of the same name. The Park was formally opened to the public on May 3, 1978 and is over 200 km² in size. At the center is the Khao Kradong volcano. The southern part of this mountain is called Khao Yai or Big Mountain while the north side is called Khao Noi or Little Mountain. Originally this mountain bore the name Phanom Kradong, which would stand for turtle mountain in Khmer, a reference to the shape of this mountain.
Ode to the Mun River
When we came to live in Isaan, we named our home Rim Mae Nam or Riverside. And that was no coincidence, because the Mun River flows in our backyard, which forms the provincial border between Buriram (right bank) and Surin (left bank).
The Princess of Buriram
This new compelling story from Alphonse Wijnants is about a man who is looking for the princess of Buriram. He met her on Thai Love Links and is determined to meet her. He travels to Buriram and ends up in a sweet shop where he meets the princess. She is not dressed like a princess, but wears modest denim shorts. The man cannot take his eyes off her and feels like a prince too rich. The princess tells him about the building plot that is becoming increasingly popular in the area due to the growth of the student population. The man feels that he sits on the throne that is only for the man who can endure the trials of the princess.
Khmer temples in Isan
In Buriram we visited two well-known Khmer temples, Prasat Phanom Rung and Prasat Meaung Tam, both impressive temple ruins in good condition. Although much smaller than Phanom Rung, Prasat Meaung Tam is particularly photogenic due to its moat surrounding the main temple building.
From Bangkok to Buriram and share taxi costs?
I arrive at Suvarnabhumi (flight BR6, EVA Air) from Schiphol on January 14.30 at 76:XNUMX PM. From there I want to go to Buriram. Does anyone happen to be going there? Then we can share the taxi fare.
I live in Buriram province and Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung is in my backyard, so to speak. I have therefore gratefully used this proximity to get to know this site very well, thanks to numerous visits. I would like to take a moment to reflect on this temple, which is one of the most interesting in Thailand in more ways than one.
The Resurrection of Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung
Easter is already behind us, but today I want to tell you about another resurrection, namely the restoration of one of the most imposing relics of the Khmer Empire in Thailand, Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung, the temple complex that was built between the 10th and 13th century. century on an extinct volcano in my home province of Buriram.
Reader Submission: Buriram Healthy Passport
Yesterday I returned home to Buriram after a week away, Bangkok and Jomtien. I had already heard through the media that the province of Buriram would be locked on March 17, the very day we went home, but yes it is no different.
Coronavirus: MotoGP in Thailand postponed anyway
After the Thai health minister Anutin Charnvirakul first announced that the MotoGP in Buriram will continue as it would be good for tourism, he has now backtracked. The MotoGP in Thailand, which was to be held on March 22, has been postponed due to the corona virus.
Reader question: Rental house wanted in Buriram
I am looking for a house to rent long term, in the Buriram area. The house must have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room. Maximum rental price between 15.000 and 20.000 baht per month.
Reader Question: Moving to Buriram
We, my Thai wife and myself, are planning to move to Thailand soon, to the north-east of Thailand-Buriram. My question is the following: are there any Belgians and/or Dutch people who live or stay there and can tell me what the price is of a Thai house - approximately 150m2 living area - and 1800m2 land.
TB Immigration Info Brief 105/19 – Immigration Buriram – Obtained a year extension of residence period with a Non-immigrant OA
On October 28 I went to Immigration Buriram for my first official year extension based on retirement and monthly income, the previous one I got by leaving and re-entering Thailand. separately, you then get a residence period of 1 year without even 1 question about income or other forms, then it is possible, but ok.
Three regional airports in Thailand are being expanded
The provincial airports of Krabi, Buriram and Surat Thani are getting a makeover to double their capacities by 2020, with a combined budget of 11,3 billion baht. Krabi Krabi Airport is being renovated and expanded to double its capacity. The new terminal will be able to handle 8 million passengers per year. Buriram A second passenger terminal is being built at Buriram airport, which will cost 700 million baht. The new terminal…
Curaçao wins King's Cup in Buriram
As we reported earlier, Curaçao participated in a mini-tournament in Buriram in recent days. The hosts Thailand, India and Vietnam were the three other teams that competed for the King's Cup.
There is still a nice prospect for football fans in and around Buriram, because next Wednesday, June 5 and Sunday, June 8, a mini-football tournament will take place in the Chang Arena in Buriram under the name “The 2019 King's Cup”