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Buriram
General Information
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.
Symbol
The provincial seal shows the Phanom Rung sandstone castle, a Hindu shrine of the Shivaite sect. The monument was in use from the 9th till the 12th century when the Khmer Empire was overthrown from Ayutthaya. It is now a historic park.
The provincial flower is the Yellow Cotton Tree (Cochlospermum regium), and the provincial tree is the Pink Shower (Cassia grandis).
Getting there
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 Train
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
Interesting Products
Hand-woven Fabric
Visitors to Buriram usually buy silk and beautiful cotton fabrics from Ban Na Pho (78 kilometres north of Buriram). They can also be purchased from silk stores in town.
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