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It is with regret that the Buriram Times announces the passing of David Travis after a long illness. David was a well-known figure in the ex-pat community and was a founder member of the Grumpy Old Men Society , a group who met to help the Thai locals, particularly children. The funeral is today at…
Buriram hopes to attract the country’s exercise and conservation enthusiasts with a Bt70-million, 18-kilometre cycling and running track around the Huai Jorakhemak Reservoir in Mueang district. Buriram irrigation project director Kitikul Sepasiraporn said the wetland area was being redeveloped for recreation. People will be able to enjoy nature, including the estimated 100 different bird species…
Buriram was hit by a severe tropical storm around 7.30pm last night. The sky was constantly lit by large flashes of lightning and some of the thunder claps were incredibly loud indeed. Some streets were flooded due to the intensity of the heavy rain and some areas lost their electricity. However, credit where credit is…
After a few days of inactivity due to technical issues, the Buriram Times is back on line. We apologize for any disappointment caused to our readers.
The road from the Chang Roundabout to the I-Mobile Stadium will be closed tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) from 6pm to midnight due to Songkran celebrations. It appears that transport will be provided from the Chang roundabout for the Songkran festivities at the I-Mobile Stadium which include a concert on both nights.
A statement by the Foreign Minister announced that the cabinet have not discussed the building of a casino in territory between Thailand and Cambodia in Buri Ram province. The Foreign Ministry has also not written to the Cambodian authorities regarding the matter, he said. The minister added that a number of casinos had opened in…
The Play La Ploen Resort in Buriram welcomes summer with a Vintage Garden Festival that runs until May 31. The full address is 252 Hnong ka-marn Road, Khu Mueang, Buriram, 3119o. Tel:0923677883. The event showcases a varirty of brightly coloured flowers and plants, including hyacinths and daffodils with the highlight being jumbo hydrangeas making their…
The annual Miss Buriram beauty contest will be held tonight at Buriram Castle, starting at 5pm. The event will be hosted by famous TV presenter Nawat. Buriram United play Pattaya at the I-Mobile Stadium at 5.45pm and whether the event carries on after the game,we don’t know, as once again getting information in English is…
With around 14,000 runners taking part in all the events, the first Buriram marathon was a resounding success. As expected the main event was dominated by the Kenyan runners who came in first, second and third. 1. Cosmas Mutuku 2hrs 17mins , winning 100,000 bht. 2. Charles Wachira Maina 2hrs 19mins 32 secs, 50,000…
The Buriram Thailand marathon, which has been approved, by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), will get underway at 4 am on Sunday morning (February 11 2017) and will put Buriram on the global marathon map and the first step towards an annual event under the auspices of the IAAF. This would give…