Buriram
Northeastern Thailand
410 km from Bangkok
Province of Buriram
Population : 30 000
Thai prononciation : Bulilam
General Information about Buriram
Buriram (literally the pleasant town) is one of the smallest provincial capital city in Thailand. This very rural region was part of the Khmer Empire for over four centuries and has many remains of this time. The most striking one is the Phanom Rung. That is for him that people come here and it worth it. Located on top of an extinct volcano it is one of the most interesting monuments in the country. Besides the temple itself, the large paved walkway and the stairs leading to the temple make it a unique place. Prasat Muang Tam, nearby also worth a visit. It has been beautifully restored.Generally, travelers prefer to stay in Nang Rong, the last town before these two temples and a few dozen kilometers from Buriram. Moreover, some accommodation, just outside the city, offer a very pleasant rustic scenery. Buriram, however, can be a good base for exploring the region and its sixty Khmer temples.
Accommodations in Buriram
In Buriram, the choice of accommodation to sleep is quite limited. There are very few hotels and even less guest houses. If you are looking to find a room near the Bus Terminal, go on Han Chana Road or Bu Lamduan Road. There are some other places to stay scattered in the city.Find accommodation in Buriram
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Practical information about Buriram
There are only a few accommodation options in Buriram and often when you do search on the web you will find hotels that are actually located in Nang Rong.How to get around in Buriram ?
Buriram is not a very big city, you can walk around very easily. With the train station and the bus terminal, as landmarks, it is quite easy to find your way. You can also use GRAB app (similar to UBER but UBER does not operate in Southestern Asia any more) to order a transportation.Festivals in Buriram ?
Here is a list of the main festivals taking place every year in Buriram. I mention their dates as soon as they are official on Thai Festivals page.
Buriram Kite Festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of January
Phanom Rung Solar Phenomenon and festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of April
Festival du Phanom Rung
This festival generally takes place in the month of April
Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix
This festival generally takes place in the month of October
Buriram Traditional Long Boat Racing
This festival generally takes place in the month of November
Buriram Volcano festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of December
How to ask in Thai to go to Buriram ?
I want to go to Buriram / Yak paï ti Bulilam.Where is Buriram ? / Bulilam you ti naï ?
Must-visits in Buriram
Phanom Rung
พนมรุ้ง
Weather & climate in Buriram
Buriram has a tropical savanna climate. Winters (from December to February) are particularly dry. The rainy season begins in mid-April and ends in November when you have ponctual brief torrential rainfall. In May and September rains are more important. Temperatures remain warm even during the monsoon season.The best time to come to Buriram is from December to the end of March. The rest of the year, you have heavy punctual showers but before and after them, in general, the weather is quite pleasant. Maybe avoid to come here in ay and Spetember, the rainiest months of the year.
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