Travel Guide >Buriram
Buriram is a land of ancient Khmer prosperity. The southern part of the province has a number of Khmer sanctuaries, the most magnificent being Phanom Rung, regarded as one of the most beautiful examples of Khmer architecture in Thailand.
Buriram is 410 kilometres from Bangkok. It has an area of 10,321 square kilometres. The province is divided into the following districts: Mueang Buriram, Nang Rong, Lam Plai Mat, Prakhon Chai, Phutthaisong, Satuek, Krasang, Ban Kruat, Khu Mueang, Lahan Sai, Nong Ki, Pakham, Na Pho, Nong Hong, Phlapphla Chai, Huai Rat, Non Suwan, Chalerm Phra Kiat, Chamni, Non Din Daeng, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Ban Mai Chaiyaphot, Ban Dan, and Khaen Dong
By Car From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No.226 to Buriram, a total distance of 384 kilometres.
By Bus Buses depart from Bangkoks Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Buriram every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more information
By Air PB Air flies from Bangkok to Buriram every day. The Buriram airport is at Amphoe Satuek, 40 kilometres north of the town. For more information. Call 0 2261 0220-5 or visit website : www.pbair.com
Buses to Other Provinces From Buriram Bus Terminal, there are buses running to Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Surin, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok. Call Buriram Bus Terminal at 0 4461 2534 for more information
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Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buri Ram
This is a grand and majestic Khmer site over a thousand years old.
Built on an extinct volcano, it i... |
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Mueang Tam Stone Sanctuary (Prasat Muean..., Buri Ram
This stone sanctuary can be reached by taking the road to Prakhon Chai
for 8 kilometres and another ... |
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Ban Khok Ngio Sanctuary (Prasat Ban Khok..., Buri Ram
This stone sanctuary is 3 kilometres before Pakham, or 75 kilometres
from Buriram on No. 218 and 348... |
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Nong Hong Sanctuary (Prasat Nong Hong), Buri Ram
Prasat Nong Hong is another Khmer sanctuary about 100 kilometres south
of Buriram town near Laem Nan... |
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Bird Park (Suan Nok), Buri Ram
This is a wildlife reserve at Huai Talat reservoir. To get there, take
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Ku Suan Taeng, Buri Ram
This khmer sanctuary at Ban Don Wai can be reached by using the
Buriram-Phayakkhaphum Phisai road (H... |
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Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre, Buri Ram
This cultural centre is in Buriram Rajabhat Institute. It has
collections and displays of artifacts ... |
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Khao Angkhan Temple (Wat Khao Angkhan), Buri Ram
Wat Khao Angkhan is on an extinct volcano 20 kilometres from Phanom
Rung. If travelling from Ban Ta... |
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Ancient Kilns, Buri Ram
These ancient kilns constitute one of the most important pottery-making
centers of the ancient Khmer... |
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