Buriram province
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
District
The province consist of 22 amphoe:- Mueang Buri; Huai Rat; Phlapphla Chai; Ban Dan; Non Suwan; Krasang; Chamni; Lam Plai Mat; Khu Mueang; Stuek; Prakhon Chai; Nang Rong; Nong Hong; Khaen Dong; Ban Kruat; Chaloem Phra Kiat; Pakham; Na Pho; Ban Mai Chaiyaphot; Nong Ki; Non Din Daeng; Lahan Sai.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram to other districts
- Amphoe Huai Rat 10 km
- Amphoe Phlapphla Chai 13 km.
- Amphoe Ban Dan 15 km.
- Amphoe Non Suwan 25 km.
- Amphoe Krasang 30 km.
- Amphoe Chamni 30 km.
- Amphoe Lam Plai Mat 31 km.
- Amphoe Khu Mueang 34 km.
- Amphoe Satuek 40 km.
- Amphoe Prakhon Chai 44 km.
- Amphoe Nang Rong 55 km.
- Amphoe Nong Hong 60 km.
- Amphoe Khaen Dong 63 km.
- Amphoe Phutthaisong 64 km.
- Amphoe Ban Kruat 66 km.
- Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat 69 km.
- Amphoe Pakham 78 km.
- Amphoe Na Pho 80 km.
- Amphoe Ban Mai Chaiyaphot 80 km.
- Amphoe Nong Ki 83 km.
- Amphoe Non Din Daeng 92 km.
- Amphoe Lahan Sai 99 km.
Other destinations
Travelling within the province
Travelling in the city can be done by hiring a pedal rickshaw or a tuk tuk. Ask for the rate prior to using the service. For travelling to other districts, there are public buses operating.
Travelling to other nearby provinces
From Buri Ram Bus Terminal, there are buses to other provinces including ordinary buses to Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Surin; and air-conditioned buses to Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Bangkok. For details, call the Buri Ram Bus Terminal at Tel. 0 4461 2534, 0 4461 1595.
Boundary
- North - connects to Khon Kaen and Maha Sarakham
- South - connects to Sa Kaeo and Phanom Dongrak mountain range which borders Thailand and Cambodia
- East - connects to Surin
- West - connects to Nakhon Ratchasima
Symbols
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).
The provincial slogan is The city of sandstone sanctuaries, the land of volcanoes, beautiful silk and rich culture.
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