Buriram Travel Guide: Buriram (literally "the pleasant town") is one of Thailand's smallest provincial capitals. This very rural region was part of the Khmer Empire for over four centuries and contains numerous remnants from that era. The most impressive structure is Phanom Rung. People come here to honor it, and it's well worth the effort. Located on an extinct volcano, it's one of the country's most interesting monuments. Besides the temple itself, the wide paved path and the steps leading up to it make it a unique place. The nearby Prasat Muang Tam is also worth a visit. It has been beautifully restored. Travelers usually prefer to stay in Nang Rong, the last town before these two temples and only a few dozen kilometers from Buriram. Additionally, some accommodations just outside the town offer a very charming, rural setting. However, Buriram can be a good base from which to explore the region and its sixty Khmer temples. All information on getting around in and around Buriram can be found in our section “Getting Around in Buriram”.

Accommodation in Buriram: Accommodation options in Buriram are quite limited. There are only a few hotels and even fewer guesthouses. If you're looking for a room near the bus station, your best bet is to head along Han Chana Road or Bu Lamduan Road. Other accommodation options are scattered throughout the town. Find accommodation in Buriram. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Buriram. Cresco Hotel in Buriram (8.8/10) Book now More details Klim Hotel in Buriram (8.0/10) Book now More details Jintana Resort Hotel in Buriram (7.4/10) Book now More details Rinradee Place Hotel in Buriram (7.7/10) Book now More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Buriram

Practical information about Buriram: There are few accommodation options in Buriram, and often when searching the internet you will find hotels that are actually located in Nang Rong.

How do you get to Buriram? Buriram has an airport. Air Asia mainly flies to the city from Bangkok, with two daily flights from Don Mueang Airport and, since July 1, 2025, three weekly flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Alternatively, the city is also accessible by train or bus. From Bangkok, bus line 32 departs from the Mochit North Terminal. Buses 563 and 273 also run to Buriram from Nakhon Ratchasima. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Buriram

What's the best way to get around Buriram? Buriram isn't a very large city, so it's easy to explore on foot. The train and bus stations serve as landmarks and make it easier to find your way around. Alternatively, you can use the GRAB app (similar to Uber, but Uber is no longer available in Southeast Asia) to order a vehicle.

Prasat Muang Tam Tourism Fair: This festival usually takes place on time. More about the Prasat Muang Tam Tourism Fair

Kite Festival in Buriram This festival usually takes place in January. More about the Kite Festival in Buriram

Phanom Rung Sun Phenomenon and Festival. This festival usually takes place in April. More about the Phanom Rung Sun Phenomenon and Festival

Festival du Phanom Rung This festival usually takes place in April. arrow_circle_right More about the Festival du Phanom Rung

Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix: This festival usually takes place in October. More about the Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix

Traditional Longboat Race in Buriram: This festival usually takes place in November. Learn more about the traditional longboat race in Buriram.

Buriram Volcano Festival: This festival usually takes place in December. More about the Buriram Volcano Festival

Other sights in Buriram: Wat Klang (5 stars). Just a few meters from the Buriram City Pillar, Wat Klang is particularly worth seeing because of the large pool right next to it. The Buriram City Pillar Shrine (5 stars) is also located just a few meters from Wat Klang and the large pool. This impressive Khmer architectural monument was built in 2005. Wat Tham Theeraram (5 stars) features many different Buddha statues. A park with seated Buddhas appears to be in the planning stages. Buriram Walking Street (5 stars) is a night market held every Saturday and Sunday evening on Rom Buri Road and is much more charming than Buriram's daily night market. Here you'll find a wide variety of dishes and small snacks for your dinner. The Thunder Castle I-Mobile Stadium (5 stars) is another highlight. The city's football club, Buriram United, is sometimes called the Manchester United of Thailand. It is the best team in the country and the city, and the club is very proud of its stadium. You can visit if you like. A visit isn't mandatory, of course, but watching a game can be entertaining. The Chang International Circuit, a major racetrack that meets the standards of the International Automobile Federation (FAI), will host a MotoGP Grand Prix in 2018. In addition, numerous races take place here throughout the year. Motorsport enthusiasts shouldn't miss Wat Khao Angkhan with its magnificent Buddha wall. The temple boasts an interesting architectural mix from different periods. Inside the main building, there are murals depicting Buddhist stories in English. The King Rama I Monument isn't a typical tourist destination, but in the evening, when the nine-story-high umbrellas surrounding it are illuminated, it shines in all its glory and is well worth a visit! While interesting during the day, it's less photogenic. Khao Kradong Volcanic Forest Park is located 6 km from Buriram on an extinct volcano whose crater is now filled with a lake. At its summit stands Phra Suphattharabophit, a huge seated Buddha statue that has become a symbol of Buriram.

How do you ask for directions to Buriram in Thai? I want to go to Buriram / Yak pai thi Bulilam. Where is Buriram? / Bulilam yu thi nai?