Buriram province
Although predominantly rural 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.
Monuments aside, the eponymous provincial capital holds little to attract most travellers but does make a convenient base for rural exploration to sites such as Phanom Rung and nearby Prasat Muang Tham.
A large festival takes place at Phanom Rung in April and it is worth getting to if you're passing through the region at that time.
