Buriram is a land of ancient Khmer prosperity. The southern part of the province has a number of
Khmer sanctuaries, the most magnificent being Phanom Rung, regarded as
one of the most beautiful examples of Khmer architecture in Thailand.
Buriram is 410 kilometres from Bangkok. It has an area of 10,321 square
kilometres. The province is divided into the following districts:
Mueang Buriram, Nang Rong, Lam Plai Mat, Prakhon Chai, Phutthaisong,
Satuek, Krasang, Ban Kruat, Khu Mueang, Lahan Sai, Nong Ki, Pakham, Na
Pho, Nong Hong, Phlapphla Chai, Huai Rat, Non Suwan, Chalerm Phra Kiat,
Chamni, Non Din Daeng, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Ban Mai Chaiyaphot, Ban Dan,
and Khaen Dong
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2
to Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No.226 to Buriram, a total
distance of 384 kilometres.
By Bus
Buses depart from Bangkoks Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Buriram
every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more
information
By Rail
Regular trains depart from Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Railway
Station to Buriram every day. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more
information.
By Air
PB Air flies from Bangkok to Buriram every day. The Buriram
airport is at Amphoe Satuek, 40 kilometres north of the town. For more
information. Call 0 2261 0220-5 or visit website : www.pbair.com
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Huai Rat
Krasang
Lam Plai Mat
Khu Mueang
Satuek
Phlapphla Chai
Nang Rong
Nong Hong
Prakhon Chai
Phutthaisong
Non Suwan
Ban Kruat
Chaloem Phra Kiat
Na Pho
Pakham
Nong Ki
Lahan Sai
Non Din Daeng
Chamni
Ban Mai Chaiyaphot
Ban Dan
Khaen Dong |
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Buses to Other Provinces
From Buriram Bus Terminal, there are buses running to Nakhon
Ratchasima, Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Surin, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong,
Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok. Call Buriram Bus
Terminal at 0 4461 2534 for more information
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