Buriram

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While Buriram province is considered by many foreign travellers as little more than a rural backwater, this province has a rich historical legacy that can still be visited today.

Scattered across the province are in excess of 100 monuments and archeological sites, from both the Khmer and Dvaravati periods -- many of which can be easily visited from either the provincial capital of Buriram or the small town of Nang Rong.

While some of these are no more than a couple of rocks in a field, the province is also home to some outstanding Khmer monuments, including, the atmospheric Phanom Rung -- easily Thailand's most stunning Khmer monument.

The provincial centre, Buriram or 'City of Happiness', has little to offer unless you are specifically searching for plain urban life, Thai style. The capital and the accommodation is a bit on the dire side, so for many visitors, upon arrival just about the best thing to do is to jump on a bus bound for the not too far away town of Nang Rong -- an ideal (and slightly less ordinary) launching spot for an early-morning foray to Phanom Rung.

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One night in Buriram
By aquarius77 (dabbler - 1 review)
Written on 27th May, 2009 after a visit to Buriram in July, 2008
Had to put Buriram on the map. Just passing through but sorted out my hotel in advance. Can recommend the Von Thong hotel. Older but clean and spacious. For these cheaper areas I often treat myself to the best available. So starting at the top was a VIP room for 1,300B. I asked to check it out but was overwhelmed with the space. Among other furniture was a lot of chairs lining what could have had a reasonable ball area. Not having this much of a party in mind I slummed it in a deluxe 1,100B room that could accommodate a good sized celebration for 50 odd people. Never did get to look at a standard room but going by the others I am sure it would have also been quite spacious. Not much to say about Buriram as the heavens opened up that night with the most impressive downpour I have ever seen in my life so that making it the few steps in the open to the dining area was a major mission. Hard to get much choice of drinks with a meal. Beer or whiskey being the most prominent. Ended up with a bottle of chivas regal where a wine of any description would have been appreciated even at Thailand's crazy mark-ups.

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