Buriram

  • Thailand NewsVan goes up in flames in Buriram, passengers unharmed

    Van goes up in flames in Buriram, passengers unharmed

    A terrifying fire turned a 13-seat passenger van into a fireball along the Buriram-Nang Rong Road, but in a miraculous twist, all six passengers, including a young schoolchild, made a lucky escape without a scratch. The fiery incident erupted on Tuesday, November 19, at 4pm, triggering a rapid response from the brave Mueang Buriram Police and firefighters. The heroic team…

  • Thailand NewsDoggy paddle: Brave dog’s pawsome escape from Buriram well

    Doggy paddle: Brave dog’s pawsome escape from Buriram well

    In a heart-stopping tale of sheer survival, rescue workers in Buriram were floored by the bravery and quick thinking of a stray dog that managed to keep its head above water—literally! The canine Houdini found itself in deep trouble after toppling into an old well at the backside of Sra Yam Ma market in Nang Rong district but ingeniously used…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram blaze destroys homes, leaves two families homeless

    Buriram blaze destroys homes, leaves two families homeless

    Firefighters battled a fierce blaze that engulfed a house, with strong winds causing the flames to spread to a neighbouring residence, leading to extensive destruction. This incident occurred yesterday, November 18, in Ban Nong Prue, Buriram, and prompted a swift response from local police. Police Lieutenant Nantikan Amwapan, Deputy Inspector of the Buriram City Police Station, received an emergency call…

  • Thailand NewsFowl play suspected: Chicken deaths ruffle feathers in Buriram

    Fowl play suspected: Chicken deaths ruffle feathers in Buriram

    A perplexing incident involving the mysterious death of chickens has captured the attention of locals in Buriram province. The chickens, belonging to Jareum and Kaeo Dathong, died on a Buddhist holy day, raising suspicions among the community. The couple, who live in Pak Chong village, Nong Waeng subdistrict, Lahan Sai district, discovered 12 of their chickens dead overnight. The fowls…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother cages in drug-addicted son in Buriram (video)

    Thai mother cages in drug-addicted son in Buriram (video)

    A situation has arisen in Buriram province where a 64 year old mother took drastic measures to handle her 42 year old son’s severe drug addiction and erratic behaviour. The son, who also struggles with gambling addiction, has been a source of distress, frequently threatening her and causing damage to their property. Despite undergoing rehabilitation over 10 times, his condition…

  • Thailand NewsDJ’s dental dilemma: Online shop ‘bites back’ leaving him toothless

    DJ’s dental dilemma: Online shop ‘bites back’ leaving him toothless

    In a saga that had more ups and downs than a DJ’s mixing session, Buriram’s own DJ Odd Inter, real name Rewat Wongkamchan, found himself toothless after he took a costly bite out of online shopping. Seeking a snazzy set of dentures to fix his show-stopping smile, Rewat ended up with a child’s plaything instead, paying 699 baht for the…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram gears up for MotoGP 2024 with travel incentives

    Buriram gears up for MotoGP 2024 with travel incentives

    Buriram is set to host the prestigious MotoGP event, PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024, from today, October 25 to 27, at Chang International Circuit. Atthawit Rakjamroon, acting managing director of Transport Company Limited (BorKorSor), announced initiatives to boost travel and attendance for the event. In conjunction with the MotoGP event, BorKorSor introduced a campaign titled Register for Souvenirs… Get…

  • Road deathsWoman critically injured after car hits utility pole in Buriram

    Woman critically injured after car hits utility pole in Buriram

    A high-speed collision involving a car and a high-voltage utility pole left a woman critically injured after she was ejected from the vehicle, landing on a nearby shop’s roof before falling to the ground. The incident occurred last night on Route 226 in Buriram. Police Lieutenant Nuntikarn Ampawan from the Buriram City Police Station reported that the accident took place…

  • Thailand NewsMother mourns 13 year old daughter drowned in Buriram dam (video)

    Mother mourns 13 year old daughter drowned in Buriram dam (video)

    A 40 year old mother collapsed in a flood of tears as she embraced the lifeless body of her 13 year old daughter, who tragically drowned after slipping into the overflow dam in Buriram. Despite friends’ efforts to save her, the strong current swept the girl away. Police were alerted yesterday, October 17, about the incident at the Takut Tasa…

  • Thailand NewsStork raving success: Endangered bird’s triumphant return to Thailand

    Stork raving success: Endangered bird’s triumphant return to Thailand

    In a ground-breaking win for wildlife conservation, Thailand has achieved an unprecedented milestone: critically endangered Asian woolly-necked storks have bred in the wild for the first time. These majestic birds, once at risk of vanishing forever, are back and thriving in their natural habitat. Officials from the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand and Khao Kheow Open Zoo were thrilled to…

  • Thailand NewsBank policy leaves elderly Buriram couple without government aid

    Bank policy leaves elderly Buriram couple without government aid

    A resident of Ban Silachai in Buriram province sought assistance after finding himself unable to withdraw money using his wife’s ATM card. The resident, 61 year old Tuk Sae Ho’s wife Jamlong, also 61, has been bedridden for over a year and unable to care for herself. When Tuk attempted to withdraw funds from the bank, he discovered that the…

  • Crime NewsScammers posing as repair technicians target homes in Buriram

    Scammers posing as repair technicians target homes in Buriram

    Scammers posing as repair technicians have been targeting residents by forcibly entering homes and demanding payment for unnecessary repairs. This unsettling incident has left the community of Samrong, Plapplachai district, Buriram province in a state of alert. On October 6, around 1pm, 59 year old Jamnien, was looking after her four month old granddaughter in front of her house when…

  • Thailand NewsNew facial scan system leaves elderly Thai couple without welfare

    New facial scan system leaves elderly Thai couple without welfare

    An elderly couple in Buriram, who are heavily reliant on their state welfare cards, faced a significant hurdle with the new system requiring facial scans for verification. The couple, Lom Chaisuwan who is bedridden, and his 87 year old wife, anxiously await the outcome as their monthly welfare is a crucial part of their livelihood. Yesterday, September 22, Lom, residing…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram farmer’s name wrongly listed in social security system

    Buriram farmer’s name wrongly listed in social security system

    A farmer from Buriram province discovered that his name appeared in Thailand’s social security system despite never having registered for it or working outside his family’s farm. This alarming revelation surfaced when he used the 30-baht health scheme. Panuwat Hadprakorn, a 25 year old resident of Khok Yang subdistrict in the Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province, along with his family,…

  • Thailand NewsWorld champ smashes record in meatball eating contest in Buriram

    World champ smashes record in meatball eating contest in Buriram

    In a jaw-dropping display of sheer eating prowess, world champion Worachai Wijitwongjaroen set a new record at the seventh annual deep-fried meatball eating contest in Buriram. The event, designed to showcase one of the province’s signature dishes, saw Worachai devour an astounding 65 sticks of meatballs in just five minutes, beating the previous record by two sticks. Held over two…

  • Thailand NewsMedical technician loses 20,000 baht in Buriram call centre scam

    Medical technician loses 20,000 baht in Buriram call centre scam

    A medical technician in Buriram fell victim to a call centre scam, losing over 20,000 baht after being tricked by someone posing as an electricity authority officer. The victim, 54 year old Yutthana shared his experience to warn the public and urge the government to improve security systems. On Saturday, September 7, Yutthana received a call from an individual claiming…

  • Thailand NewsYoung thief arrested in Buriram after stealing 2-million-baht valuables

    Young thief arrested in Buriram after stealing 2-million-baht valuables

    A young thief broke into the home of a retired police colonel, taking numerous valuables. Within a month, he managed to rob four houses, amassing items worth over 2 million baht. Police investigators from Buriram province, along with city police, arrested 26 year old Khamron near a canal behind Big C in Ban Suan Khrua, Isaan subdistrict. Khamron worked as…

  • Thailand NewsParcel delivery dispute turns heated at Buriram temple

    Parcel delivery dispute turns heated at Buriram temple

    A notable incident occurred at a well-known temple in Buriram Province, where an enraged parcel delivery employee confronted the abbot over a change dispute, leading to a heated altercation. The abbot, in a video shared by a local headman, can be seen standing his ground. The altercation was captured on video by the headman of Village No. 2 in the…

  • Crime NewsAggressive driver terrorises women at Buriram training centre (video)

    Aggressive driver terrorises women at Buriram training centre (video)

    A man in his mid-forties drove a black Ford Everest aggressively into a university, verbally abusing a group of women aged around 50, claiming they had cut him off while driving. The police are now investigating the incident. Yesterday, August 21, a group of residents from Thai Charoen, Moo 4, Hu Thanop, Pakam district, Buriram province, filed a report at…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram students save woman from suicide attempt near canal

    Buriram students save woman from suicide attempt near canal

    A group of students from Buriram Agricultural and Technology College and Buriram Technical College saved a female student from Rajabhat University who attempted to take her own life by jumping into the ancient La Lom Canal in Buriram. A female student from a well-known university in Buriram jumped into the second section of the ancient La Lom Canal within Buriram…

  • Thailand NewsMother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody

    Mother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody

    A mother has called for justice after her daughter died in police custody on suspicion of drug offences, presenting evidence of suspicious circumstances and missing belongings. The mother, 56 year old Supaporn Kanjana from Buriram province, brought photos and death certification documents to Patarapong Suphakson, a prominent lawyer, seeking help following the death of her daughter, 30 year old Suphansa…

  • Thailand NewsVillagers seek fortune from mysterious ancient stone in Buriram

    Villagers seek fortune from mysterious ancient stone in Buriram

    An elderly man and his family performed a ceremony to seek fortune from a mysterious stone resembling an ancient boundary marker, which they unearthed 10 years ago and have since remained safe. His son revealed experiencing unusual sensations upon first touching the stone. During a local ceremony yesterday, 86 year old Samran Kaewkhunthong, his family, and fellow villagers from the…

  • Thailand NewsShameless Buriram school insists janitor pays 25,000 baht pickup bill

    Shameless Buriram school insists janitor pays 25,000 baht pickup bill

    A shameless school in Buriram has driven a school janitor into poverty after insisting he pays for repairs to the old school bus he drives. The unnamed school insists he pays a 25,000 baht repair bill despite being on a modest monthly salary of 10,000 baht. Kritsana Pitakkoet has been employed as a janitor at a local school for more than…

  • Thailand NewsShocking incident: Electrician severely electrocuted in Buriram

    Shocking incident: Electrician severely electrocuted in Buriram

    An electrician was severely injured after being electrocuted while connecting power lines on a high-voltage pole in Buriram. Rescue efforts were delayed by 30 minutes due to the late arrival of a separate bucket truck. At 10am today, July 19, emergency responders from Buriram Hospital received a report of a person being electrocuted on a high-voltage electricity pole in front…

  • Thailand NewsThe three tours recommended by the Tourism Authority of Thailand

    The three tours recommended by the Tourism Authority of Thailand

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the nation’s leader in tourism operations, recommends three tours for travelers who want to truly experience Thailand’s beauty. Aiming to drive Thailand towards sustainable experience-based tourism activities, TAT promotes the tourism industry through marketing, communications and service provision. TAT hopes to grow Thailand’s tourism ecosystem by providing trustworthy resources, information and data for prospective…

  • Thailand NewsThailand govt defends Buriram graduates amid cheating claims

    Thailand govt defends Buriram graduates amid cheating claims

    The Thai government fiercely defended 40 Buriram Rajabhat University graduates against allegations of cheating in their competitive exams for assistant teaching positions. Rumours have been swirling that the graduates were aided by leaked exam papers, a suspicion magnified by the fact that the Minister of Education, Permpoon Chidchob, is from Buriram province. Addressing the controversy, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram official fires gun three times to stop teen brawl (video)

    Buriram official fires gun three times to stop teen brawl (video)

    A local council member in Buriram has been called in for questioning after a video surfaced showing him firing several shots into the air during a brawl between teenagers at a parade yesterday, July 8. He admitted he did it to stop the fight. The incident took place in front of a parade vehicle at Ban Nong Makhuea Mai village…

  • Thailand NewsWheelie inappropriate: Buriram w*nker targets elderly women

    Wheelie inappropriate: Buriram w*nker targets elderly women

    Residents in the Krasang district of Buriram reported sightings of a perverted Thai man riding a motorcycle and engaging in indecent acts in front of their homes, primarily targeting elderly individuals. The unsettling incidents have left the community in fear. Upon investigation in Ban Saeng Nern village, residents were found discussing the recent occurrences. Many are urging police to apprehend…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram to celebrate King’s 72nd birthday with grand event

    Buriram to celebrate King’s 72nd birthday with grand event

    Buriram is gearing up for a grand celebration, marking the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn with an extravagant event titled Breath of the Land. The event will span three days, from tomorrow July 5 to July 7, at the Chang Arena football stadium, featuring world-class musical performances and various charitable activities. The people of Buriram have…