BURIRAM

 what do you think about Buriram?

 Why do I have to offer the first place is Buriram?
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  'Buriram' what is mean?

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  I would not expect anyone to know my city, my home.... Now!

 But 

You know Thailand, right?

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  Okay, I hope that in the following paragraphs

(Maybe) 
You will get to know it more. 

Despite scoring just seven letters to the matter.

 B-U-R-I-R-A-M.

Enjoy getting to know me and my land.

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Please, known that,..

  You don't have to like it
Just interested to see it
   I was satisfied

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The city of sandstone sanctuaries,
 the land of volcanoes,
 beautiful silk, 
and rich culture.

Map of Thailand highlighting
Buriram Province

          
BuriRam, which literally means “city of happiness” or “peaceful city”, is situated in the lower part of the Northeastern region, about 410 km from Bangkok. Buri Ram Province is the location a number of archaeological discoveries of pre-historic human habitation and ancient ruins from the Dvaravati period (6th-11th centuries C.E.) The most important historical evidence found includes more than 60 sandstone sanctuaries scattered around the area. There are also discoveries of important Khmer pottery kiln sites that date back to the 10th – 13th centuries and Buri Ram contains abundant sandstone sanctuaries built by the Khmer Kingdom at Angkor, including Phanom Rung, easily Thailand's most stunning Khmer monument.After the fall of Angkor, habitation and development of Buri Ram resumed in the late Ayutthaya period as a protectorate of Nakhon Ratchasima. The city was also inhabited during the Thon Buri and early Ratanakosin periods. Finally, in 1933, there was restructuring of the regional administrative system, which turned Buri Ram into a province as it remains to this day.

         The town and province of Buri Ram are excellent places to experience authentic, rural Thai life and are ideal for immersing yourself in no-frills Thai country culture or an authentic Isan city atmosphere. However, while the town itself has limited attractions and activities for visitors, the provincial countryside is filled with ancient ruins, many of which are no more than rubble, but include the Khmer sanctuary of Phanom Rung, one of the best preserved Angkorian temples in Southeast Asia and a premier destination for witnessing sunrises and sunsets when the sun is aligned with the doorways of the temple.

History  

Phanom Rung historical park

      About a thousand years ago, the area that makes up today's Buriram Province was under the Khmer Empire and many ruins remain from that time. The largest, standing on an extinct volcano, is in the Phanom Rung historical park. According to an inscription found there, its local ruler recognised the authority of the Khmer king. However, the area was remote and sparsely populated, and little is recorded about it until it the Bangkok Period of Thai history. In the early nineteenth century, Muang Pae, the largest town, acknowledged Thai sovereignty and was renamed Buriram. Following administrative reforms in the late nineteenth century, Buriram was formally incorporated into Thailand as a province with its own governor.

Tourism

• Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมอีสานใต้): The centre collects and exhibits artefacts and precious historical objects, folk art, and archaeological evidence. It is also the resource centre for conducting research.
• The Monument of King Rama I (พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลก): This was built in 1996 to honour King Rama I who founded the city of Buriram while he was serving as Somdet Phraya Maha Kasatsuek.
• Khao Kradong Forest Park (วนอุทยานเขากระโดง): This extinct volcano is now a popular picnic site. The top is 265 metres above sea level and houses "Phra Suphattharabophit", a large Buddha figure that is the symbol of Buriram.
• Kradong Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำกระโดง): From the entrance to Khao Kradong, a junction on the left takes you to "Bunyanusat" boy scout camp and a zoo.
• Huai Talat Reservoir and Buriram Bird Park (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยตลาดและสวนนกบุรีรัมย์): A survey found more than 100 species of birds lived in the area during the dry season, which lasts from November to April.
• Phanom Rung historical park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พนมรุ้ง): Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the God Shiva. On the occasion of the Thai Heritage Conservation Day in 1988, Phanom Rung Historical Park was officially opened by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on May 21.
• Wat Khao Angkhan (วัดเขาอังคาร): Inside the temple compound are ruins of ancient buildings and sandstone boundary markers which date back to the pre-Khmer Dvaravati period. It is one of the most beautiful and important temples in the province.
• Thung Laem Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำทุ่งแหลม): This small reservoir site has been renovated into a recreational area with shelters for rest and relaxation. Many species of waterfowl can be found here during the dry season months.
• Prasat Hin Mueang Tam (ปราสาทหินเมืองต่ำ): This is a Khmer-period sanctuary with outstanding architecture.
• Ang Kep Nam Sanam Bin Non-hunting Area (เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าอ่างเก็บน้ำสนามบิน): The office is located on the left side of the road.
• Stone Quarry (แหล่งหินตัด): This quarry was used by the ancient Khmer for construction materials when they built thei Hindu sanctuaries in the lower northeast.
• Ancient Kiln Sites (แหล่งเตาโบราณ): Archaeologists found ancient kilns and ceramics during their surveys. The kilns date from the 9th-10th centuries and served as a production centre for Khmer ceramics supplying other cities.
• Prasat Wat Khok Ngio (ปราสาทวัดโคกงิ้ว): It is a Khmer stone sanctuary located behind Wat Khok Ngio, and it once served as an "arogayasala" or a hospital.
• Rao Su Monument (อนุสาวรีย์เราสู้): It was 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.
• Lam Nang Rong Dam (เขื่อนลำนางรอง): An area under a royal project for security development. The Lam Nang Rong Dam is an earthen dam with an asphalt road along the crest with an expansive view.
• Prasat Nong Hong (ปราสาทหนองหงส์): A small archaeological site comprising three prangs made from brick on a single laterite base.
• Big Buddha Image (พระพุทธรูปใหญ่) or Phra Phuttharup Patima Santayaphirom Satuek Udom Ratsadon Nimitmanin, a big standing Buddha image on the bank of the Mun River, opposite the Satuek District Office.
• 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.
• Silk Weaving Village of Amphoe Na Pho (หมู่บ้านทอผ้าไหมอำเภอนาโพธิ์): A silk weaving village, especially "Mudmi" silk, which has received support for their development of skills, the standard of production, and their patterns and colours from the Royal Folk Arts and Craft Centre under the royal patronage of HM Queen Sirikit.
• Ku Suan Taeng (กู่สวนแตง): Ku Suan Taeng is a Khmer architectural site, comprising three brick prangs lying from north to south, on the same laterite base. 

 Local Products    

      Buriram has several local products and souvenirs such as silk, cotton, sandstone carving, basketry, processed fish, pork leg of Amphoe Nang Rong, Chinese pork sausage and grilled chicken, preserved radish of Amphoe Krasang, shrimp, and krayasat (certain type of sweets).

 

Sports  

New i-mobile stadium : The Breath of Buriram

           There is local football club Buriram United F.C.. Buriram FC is the number 1 football team in Thailand, After sweeping all before them last season by winning the league, the FA Cup , the League Cup and reaching the last eight of the Asian Champions League.An ambitious racing circuit is set to be built near the already impressive i-mobile football stadium situated just outside of town

Climate

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	35.7 (96.3)	36.0 (96.8)	38.0 (100.4)	39.0 (102.2)	40.0 (104)	37.0 (98.6)	37.0 (98.6)	36.6 (97.9)	36.1 (97)	35.0 (95)	34.8 (94.6)	32.0 (89.6)	36.43 (97.58)
Average low °C (°F)	11.7 (53.1)	14.8 (58.6)	19.2 (66.6)	22.5 (72.5)	23.5 (74.3)	23.2 (73.8)	23.2 (73.8)	23.0 (73.4)	23.1 (73.6)	20.5 (68.9)	16.5 (61.7)	13.0 (55.4)	19.52 (67.14)
Precipitation mm (inches)	0.0 (0)	52.5 (2.067)	42.8 (1.685)	37.0 (1.457)	87.9 (3.461)	186.8 (7.354)	67.6 (2.661)	243.5 (9.587)	289.0 (11.378)	121.5 (4.783)	0.0 (0)	0.0 (0)	1,128.6 (44.433)

Transport Buriram

Option in Buriram, Thailand
 

          Buri Ram can be reached via private car, bus, or train. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaew, motorbike taxi, and tuk tuk.

By Train
 

         There are rapid, express, and ordinary trains from Bangkok’s Hua Lumphong Station to Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, and Nakhon Ratchasima, many of which stop in Buri Ram.
For more details, call Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4444 or www.railway.co.th.

By Car

1. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Saraburi, then turn right onto Highway No. 2 (Mittraphap Road). Turn right onto Highway No. 24 (Chok Chai - Det Udom Road) passing through Amphoe Nong Ki and Amphoe Nang Rong before turning left onto Highway No. 218 to Buri Ram. The total distance is about 410 km. 
2. From Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), take Highway No. 226 past Amphoe Chakkarat, Huai Thalaeng, and Lam Plai Mat. The total distance is 384 km.

By Bus
 

         The Transport Company Limited provides daily ordinary and air-conditioned busses from Bangkok to Buri Ram. The busses leave from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2). For more information, call Tel. 0 2936 1880, 0 2936 0657, 0 2936 0667, and 0 2936 2852; Buri Ram Bus Terminal: Tel. 0 4461 2534; or www.transport.co.th.

 

Getting Around Buriram
 

         Traveling in Buri Ram city can be done by hiring a pedal rickshaw (samlor) or a tuk tuk. Ask for the rate prior to using the service. For traveling to other districts, there are public busses.

 

 

Source References http://www.wikipedia.org
                        http://www.buriram.go.th