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City Municipality in Buriram Province, Thailand

Buriram

บุรีรัมย์ (Thai)

มฺืงแปะ (Northern Khmer)

City Municipality

City of Buriram
เทศบาลนครบุรีรัมย์

(From top, left to right): Buriram Hospital, Municipality Office, Chang Arena, and the moat with defunct Saeng Rung Hotel

Buriram

Location in Thailand

Coordinates: 14°59′39″N 103°06′08″E﻿ / ﻿14.99417°N 103.10222°E﻿ / 14.99417; 103.10222
Country|  Thailand
Province| Buriram Province
District| Mueang Buriram
Town municipality| 14 February 1936
City municipality| 31 October 2024 [1]
Named after| บุรี buri – "Town, City"
รัมย์ ram – "Happiness"
lit. 'Town of Happiness'
Government

• Type| City municipality
• Mayor| Anuchit Luangchaisri
(since January 2025)
Area

• Total

| 29.13 sq mi (75.44 km2)
Elevation

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| 535 ft (163 m)
Population

(2023)

• Total

| 23,364
Time zone| UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code|

31000

Area code| 044
Airport| IATA: BFV – ICAO: VTUO
Website| www.buriramcity.go.th

Buriram (Thai: บุรีรัมย์, RTGS: Buri Ram, pronounced [bū.rīː rām]; Northern Khmer: มฺืงแปะ) is a city municipality (thesaban nakhon) in Thailand, capital of Buriram Province, about 300 km (190 mi) northeast of Bangkok. incorporating Nai Mueang and Isan Subdistricts and parts Samet Subdistricts of Mueang Buriram District. In 2023 it had a population of 23,364.

## History

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Buriram Civic Center

Almost a thousand years ago, the present-day Buriram was part of the Khmer Empire. Ruins from that time attest to its destruction. The most significant of them is on an extinct volcano and is protected in the Phanom Rung Historical Park. According to inscriptions found, Buriram's ruler recognized the hegemony of the Khmer Empire's emperor. Before the ascent of Bangkok, little was known about Buriram. In the early Bangkok Period, in the early-19th century, the town originally called Muang Pae was renamed Buriram. After administrative reforms in the late 19th century, Buriram was incorporated into Siam as a province.[citation needed]

## Administration divisions

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Main article: List of villages of Buriram

There are 3 subdistricts and 40 chumchons (villages) (Thai: ชุมชน) in Buriram City Municipality.[2] [3] [4]

Nai Mueang Subdistricts

Rank  | English Name  | Thai Name

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1  | Chum Het  | ชุมชนชุมเห็ด
2  | Lang Sathani Rotfai  | ชุมชนหลังสถานีรถไฟ
3  | Nah Sathani Rotfai  | ชุมชนหน้าสถานีรถไฟ
4  | Prapa Kao  | ชุมชนประปาเก่า
5  | Bu Lamduan Nuea  | ชุมชนบุลำดวนเหนือ
6  | Bu Lamduan Tai  | ชุมชนบุลำดวนใต้
7  | Lang Rajabhat  | ชุมชนหลังราชภัฏ
8  | Ton Sak  | ชุมชนต้นสัก
9  | Lak Mueang  | ชุมชนหลักเมือง
10  | Saphan Yao  | ชุมชนสะพานยาว
11  | Khok Klang  | ชุมชนโคกกลาง
12  | Lalom  | ชุมชนละลม
13  | Talat Bokhoso  | ชุมชนตลาด บ.ข.ส.
14  | Lang San  | ชุมชนหลังศาล
15  | Thetsaban  | ชุมชนเทศบาล
16  | Talat Sot  | ชุมชนตลาดสด
17  | Wat Isan  | ชุมชนวัดอิสาณ
18  | Nong Prue  | ชุมชนหนองปรือ

Isan Subdistricts

Rank  | English Name  | Thai Name

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1  | Khok Wat  | ชุมชนโคกวัด
2  | Khok Yai  | ชุมชนโคกใหญ่
3  | Khok Hua Chang  | ชุมชนโคกหัวช้าง
4  | Thai Charoen  | ชุมชนไทยเจริญ
5  | Nong Phrong  | ชุมชนหนองโพรง
6  | Khok Sa-At  | ชุมชนโคกสะอาด
7  | Huai  | ชุมชนห้วย
8  | Nong Paep  | ชุมชนหนองแปบ
9  | Yang Noi  | ชุมชนยางน้อย
10  | Hua Ling  | ชุมชนหัวลิง
11  | Pho Si Suk  | ชุมชนโพธิ์ศรีสุข
12  | Phai Noi  | ชุมชนไผ่น้อย
13  | Khok Khun Saman  | ชุมชนโคกขุนสมาน
14  | Suan Kaur  | ชุมชนสวนครัว
15  | Silachai  | ชุมชนศิลาชัย
16  | Khok Makok  | ชุมชนโคกมะกอก
17  | Hin Lat  | ชุมชนหินลาด
18  | Sap Somboon  | ชุมชนทรัพย์สมบูรณ์

Samet Subdistricts (parts)

Rank  | English Name  | Thai Name

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1  | Moo 9, Ban Khok Yai  | หมู่ที่ 9 บ้านโคกใหญ่
2  | Moo 11, Ban Khok Khao  | หมู่ที่ 11 บ้านโคกเขา
3  | Moo 13, Ban Khao Kradong  | หมู่ที่ 13 บ้านเขากระโดง
4  | Moo 16, Ban Sila Thong  | หมู่ที่ 16 บ้านศิลาทอง

## Geography

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Romburi Park (Thai: สวนรมย์บุรี)

Buriram is in the centre of Buriram Province. Buriram has no significant waterways. It has a creek, Huai Chorakhe Mak, the Buriram moat (or Khlong Lalom), Nong Prue, and Huai Chorakhe Mak and Huai Talat reservoirs.

## Infrastructure

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### Communications

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Buriram has a post office, TOT, the national telecom company, a CAT office and two radio stations: Radio Thailand AM and Radio Thailand FM.

### Electricity

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All of the houses in Buriram area (6,097 in total) have access to electricity. The Buriram Provincial Electricity Authority (Buriram PEA) is the main supplier.

### Water supply

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There are 6,097 houses which use municipal water in Buriram. Total consumption is 18,000-19,000 cubic meters a day. Huai Chorakhe Reservoir is the source of Buriram's water. Huai Talat Reservoir is the reserve water supply.

### Health

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The main hospital in Buriram is Buriram Hospital, operated by the Ministry of Public Health.

## Climate

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Climate data for Buriram (1989–2018)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 31.4
(88.5)  | 33.8
(92.8)  | 35.7
(96.3)  | 36.5
(97.7)  | 35.1
(95.2)  | 34.4
(93.9)  | 33.6
(92.5)  | 33.2
(91.8)  | 32.2
(90.0)  | 31.3
(88.3)  | 30.9
(87.6)  | 30.2
(86.4)  | 33.2
(91.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | 24.2
(75.6)  | 26.4
(79.5)  | 28.6
(83.5)  | 29.5
(85.1)  | 28.9
(84.0)  | 28.7
(83.7)  | 28.2
(82.8)  | 27.9
(82.2)  | 27.3
(81.1)  | 26.6
(79.9)  | 25.4
(77.7)  | 23.8
(74.8)  | 27.1
(80.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 18.1
(64.6)  | 20.0
(68.0)  | 22.8
(73.0)  | 24.2
(75.6)  | 24.6
(76.3)  | 24.7
(76.5)  | 24.4
(75.9)  | 24.3
(75.7)  | 23.9
(75.0)  | 23.1
(73.6)  | 20.8
(69.4)  | 18.4
(65.1)  | 22.4
(72.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 5.2
(0.20)  | 18.7
(0.74)  | 48.9
(1.93)  | 86.3
(3.40)  | 171.2
(6.74)  | 125.8
(4.95)  | 146.4
(5.76)  | 193.1
(7.60)  | 249.4
(9.82)  | 131.3
(5.17)  | 32.0
(1.26)  | 3.9
(0.15)  | 1,212.2
(47.72)
Average precipitation days  | 1.4  | 2.6  | 5.2  | 8.6  | 15.2  | 14.4  | 16.9  | 16.9  | 18.7  | 11.2  | 3.9  | 1.2  | 116.2
Average relative humidity (%)  | 70  | 66  | 67  | 70  | 77  | 77  | 78  | 80  | 84  | 83  | 76  | 72  | 75
Source: Soil Resources Survey and Research Division[5]

## Economy

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The bulk of the local economy is agricultural and the tourist industry that is a prominent feature in much of the rest of the country has yet to make a significant impact. Key agricultural crops include rice and cassava. The main languages spoken in Buriram are central Thai, Lao, and Khmer.

## Sports

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Marc Márquez at Chang International Circuit Chang Arena the largest club-owned football stadium in Thailand of Buriram United

Buriram has a football club, Buriram United F.C., which plays at Chang Arena.

The construction of top-tier racetrack Chang International Circuit started in March 2013[6] and opened on 4 October 2014.[7][8] The track is an FIA Grade I certified circuit, suitable for Formula One racing,[9][10] and hosted a Japanese Super GT round in 2014. From 2018 on, the circuit will host MotoGP for the first time.[11] It also hosts rounds of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). Other racetracks are being planned, such as a motocross circuit. The Buriram Marathon, a silver label class event, is held in January every year. Over 25,000 participants are expected in 2023.

In 2013, Newin Chidchob, developer of the Buriram's new CIC F1 racetrack, has said that, "Buriram doesn't have the sea like Pattaya, doesn't have mountains like Chiang Mai, so we will make Buriram the city of sports."[12]

## Transport

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### Airports

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Buriram Airport is the only airport in Buriram Province. Thai AirAsia serves Buriram from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

### Highways

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Highways 218, 219, 226, and 2074 pass through Buriram.

### Intercity transit

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Station hall in Buriram Railway Station

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the national rail system, provides service from the Buriram Railway Station. Buriram is on the northeastern railway line.

The national bus company, The Transport Co., Ltd., operates a bus depot at Buriram Bus Station. Nakhonchai Air has its bus terminal adjacent to the bus station.

## Demography

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As of 30 April 2010.

* Male 13,555
* Female 14,620

Total population of 28,283 and 6,097 family units.[2]

### Education

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The Buriram Pittayakhom School sign at night

Pre-primary

* Thesaban Mueang Buriram Child Development Center
* Buriram Hospital Child Development Center

Pre-primary and Primary

* Buriram Kindergarten School
* Hua Khiaw School
* Thesaban 3 School
* Anuban Theera School
* Buriram Ratjabhat University Demonstration School

Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary

* Marie Anusorn School
* Burirat Darun Wittaya School, or Thesaban 1 School
* Isan Theera Wittayakan School, or Thesaban 2 School
* Trai Kam Sittisil School

Secondary

* Burirat Darun Wittaya School, or Thesaban 1 School
* Buriram Pittayakhom School (Provincial school)
* Isan Koson Suksa School

Colleges

* Buriram Technical College
* Buriram Polytechnic

University

* Buriram Rajabhat University

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## References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Buriram.

1. ^ "ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง เปลี่ยนแปลงฐานะเทศบาลเมืองบุรีรัมย์ อำเภอเมืองบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ เป็นเทศบาลนครบุรีรัมย์" (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 141 (พิเศษ 244 ง): 6. 2024-09-06.
2. ^ a b c "ที่ตั้งและประชากร". Archived from the original on 2012-11-18. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
3. ^ "ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเสม็ด อำเภอเมืองบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ แยกพื้นที่บางส่วนไปรวมกับเทศบาลเมืองบุรีรัมย์ อำเภอเมืองบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์" (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 141 (พิเศษ 244 ง): 5. 2024-09-06.
4. ^ "ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ยุบเทศบาลตำบลอิสาณ รับพื้นที่บางส่วนขององค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเสม็ดมารวมกับเทศบาลเมืองบุรีรัมย์ อำเภอเมืองบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ และเปลี่ยนแปลงเขตเทศบาลเมืองบุรีรัมย์" (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 141 (พิเศษ 244 ง): 3. 2024-09-06.
5. ^ "แผนการใช้ที่ดินตำบลหนองตาด อำเภอเมืองบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์" (PDF). Land Development Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
6. ^ Paritta Wangkiat (2014-10-05). "Buri Ram on fast track for F1 races". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
7. ^ "ช้างเซอร์กิต บุรีรัมย์ สู่F1ระดับโลก" [Chang Circuit Buriram towards F1 and world-class]. Daily News (Thailand) (in Thai). 2014-10-03. Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
8. ^ Buriram International Circuit(subscription required)
9. ^ Nick Mulvenney (2014-10-08). "Formula One grade circuit opens in Thailand". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
10. ^ "Super GT race all set to blast down Buriram circuit". The Nation (Thailand). 2014-09-19. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
11. ^ "Thailand to sign 3-year MotoGP deal". Autosport. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
12. ^ ""เนวิน" ติดปีกเมืองบุรีรัมย์ ติด 1 ใน 5 เมืองที่มีนักท่องเที่ยวมากที่สุด". Prachachat Business. 25 November 2014. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2019.

## External links

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* Buriram travel guide from Wikivoyage
* Buriram Times

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* Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre
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* Sang Rung Interpark Hotel
* Romburi Park
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