Buriram Festivals Aside from important religious days, Songkran Day and New Year’s Day, Buri Ram also has other local festivals such as the festival of the 5th lunar month when the locals make merit, bathe Buddha images and senior people, perform traditional sports such as Saba and tug of war. In some areas like Amphoe Phutthaisong, there is the Bang Fai traditional rocket dance, Khao Phansa, at the beginning of Buddhist Lent...
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Tourism Sights 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...
Sports Venues 13 Coins Muay Thai Gym 13 Coins Muay Thai Gym is a leading Muay Thai Gym in Thailand. It is located in Bangkok near to Suvarnabumi International Airport. You can learn all the latest techniques in Muay Thai boxing at this Gym. World renowned Muay Thai boxer Saenchai Sor Kingstar, Orono, Pronsaneh train at this Gym. Owner of this Gym is P Coke. Famous 13 Coins Hotels and Restaurant is attached to this Gym. Pls contact us for any...
Village, Community Ancient Kilns These ancient kilns constitute one of the most important pottery-making centers of the ancient Khmer Empire. The kilns date from the 14th-19th Buddhist century. The pottery made here was supplied to cities in the empire. The Fine Arts Department has renovated 2 kilns called Tao Sawai and Tao Nai Chian, 5 and 10 kilometres from Ban Kruat, respectively. The kilns are ideal for those interested in...
Village, Community Ban Khok Ngio Sanctuary (Prasat Ban Khok Ngio) This stone sanctuary is 3 kilometres before Pakham, or 75 kilometres from Buriram on No. 218 and 348. This ancient Khmer site is in Wat Khok Ngio and it acted as a sort of local health office in ancient times. King Jayavoraman VII ordered its construction in the 18th Buddhist century. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 09.00 – 17.00 Category: Village, Community Language...
National Parks & Marine Reserves Khao Kradong Forest Park This forest park is 6 kilometres from the city on the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road (Highway No. 219). Khao Kradong is an extinct volcano that is 265 meters high. The summit of the mountain has a pool which is believed to be the mouth of the volcano. Around the area are several plant species worth studying and Phra Suphattharabophit, an important Buddha image of the province. Operating...
Temple Khao Angkhan Temple (Wat Khao Angkhan) Wat Khao Angkhan is on an extinct volcano 20 kilometres from Phanom Rung. If travelling from Ban Ta Pek (between Ban Tako and Phanom Rung), use the road to Lahan Sai for 5 kilometres and onto a branch road to the temple for 10 kilometres. Wat Khao Angkhan represents an interesting mixture of architecture from various periods. Inside the main building are wall murals and stories of Buddhism told in...
Art & Craft Centres Buri Ram Cultural Centre The Centre is located in the Rajabhat Buri Ram University, Amphoe Mueang. Collections of antiques, local textiles, mural paintings and various exhibitions are on display. Open daily (except national holidays), Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m.-7.00 p.m. Weekends from 8.30 a.m.-4.00p.m. Tel. 0 4461 1221} 0 4460 1616 ext.159 Operating day: Daily Operating time: 08.30 – 19.00 Category: Art &...
