Buriram Thailand, Buriram Map, Buriram Photos, Buriram Travel Information

Buriram, known as the city of pleasantness, is one of largest and most populated provinces in Isan. It has as area of about 10,312,435 square km. In the past it was covered with shady trees and the land was fertile. Even the name "Buriram" means the city of happiness or the city of joy. Its population of 1.6 million people rank sixth among all provinces. Approximately 1.75 million Rai of the area is forest land. The main occupation here is rice farming. The average per capita income is around 14,343 Baht.

Attractions:
Buriram Cultural Center, situated in the Buriram Rajabhat Institute, was built to protect and preserve the unique culture of Lower Isan and to be the museum for arts and artifacts.

Buriram Bird Park is located at the Huai Talat reservoir, 15 kilometers from the town center on Buriram Prakhon Chai road. The park is an ideal place for bird watchers. Various kinds of birds migrate to this reservoir during November and April very year.

Phanom Rung Historical Park is located between Amphoe Nang Rong and Amphoe Prakhkon Chai at the right-turn on Km.83-84 of Highway No.24 and twelve kilometers further on. The well-known Prasat Hin Pranom Rung is on the top of the Pranom Rung Mount. It is a walled-in enclosure, with both the door frames and walls carved in beautiful designs of Lopburi Period style with Khmer influence. It is thought that it was originally built as an idol temple according to Brahminic belief. Within the Prasat, or castle, is a throne hall built in the 12th century A.D. The beauty of the main prang of Phanom Rung lies not only in its plan, but in the vibrant stone carvings which cover large parts of the temple. Many lintels and pediments depict episodes from Indian texts such as the Ramayana, and the Puranas.

Prasat Hin Muang Tam, is located some 18 kilometers from Prasat Hin Phanom Rung. The sanctuary is also walled in. Within the compound are four ponds while the structure itself was made of old-style brick. Door frames, wall surfaces and stone surfaces in the ponds are carved in beautiful designs. It is believed to have been constructed in the 11th century.

Tao Sawai and Tao Nai Chian Ancient Kilns located 5 and 10 kilometers away from Amphoe Ban Kruat, have been excavated by fine arts Department. The kilns had been used in the production of glazed potteries during the period of Khmer dominance in this area, about the 9th to the 12th centuries AD.

Prang Ku Suan Taeng is located at Tambon Thong Luang in Amphoe Phutthaisong. The three pagodas were erected of brick and mortar in the Khmer style. Their door panels are caved, depicting episodes from the epic of Ramakian (Ramayana). The exquisitely carved relief, Narai Bantomsin, once stolen and sold abroad, has now been returned and kept at the National Museum in Bangkok.

Phra Suphatthara Bophit is enshrined atop Khao Kradong Mount, about six Kilometers from town on the Buri Ram Prakhon Chai Highway. A winding road leads up to the mount top. A replica of the Holy Footprint is also placed here.

Major Events:
Northeastern Kite Festival held annually in early December at Huai Chorakhe Mak Reservoir, Amphoe Muang, the festival is featured by a competition of kite procession composed of local vehicles decorated with various kinds of kites. A beauty contest and an Aek kite competition are also scheduled. Aek kite (ancient yoke shaped kite) when flown in the air looks like 2 kites attached to each other. Activities include kite shows and cultural performances.

Buriram Traditional Boat Races This annual regatta is stage on the Mun River in Amphoe Satuk during the first weekend of November. Celebration include processions and cultural performances as well as elephants swimming race.

Getting to Buriram:
By Car
from Bangkok, take Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Highway No.2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima. Then turn right onto Highway No.24 on the Chok Chai-Det Udom Road, and another right
to Buriram. The total distance is 410 km. A new route is from Nakhon Ratchasima on Highway No.226 past Amphoe Chakkarat, Huai Thalaeng and Lam Plai Mat. The distance on this route is only 384 km.

By Bus
The Transport Co. operates a daily Bangkok-Buriram bus service. For more information, contract Tel 2710101-5 (regular bus) and 2794484-7 (air-condition bus).

By Train
Express, rapid and ordinary trains are available to Buriram from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Air-conditioned diesel coaches on the Surin-Bangkok can be taken daily.
The distance is 376 km.

By Plane
Thai Airway International operates flight between Bangkok and Buriram.
Call 2800070, 2700080 or 044-625066-7 for further information.

Tourist Informations:
Nang Rong Tourist Infomation Center
8/1 Soi Srikul (Behind Ban Nong Ree School), Amphoe Nang Rong
Tel. (044) 624-057

Buriram Cultural Center,Buriram Ratchaphat Institute, Amphoe Muang,
Tel. (044) 611-221

Buriram Provincial Office, City Hall, Amphoe Muang Tel (044) 620-195, 620-431

Buriram Rung Tourist Service Center, Phanom Rung Historical Park, Amphoe Chalerm Phakiet, Tel. (044) 631-746

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