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Buriram
Spend 1–2 days in Buriram, using it as a base for nearby Khmer ruins and local attractions; day trips are feasible.
Buriram is a small town in Isaan, about 410 km from Bangkok. It offers access to Khmer archaeological sites, a volcanic park and a lively weekend market. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a trip to Khao Kradong or a nearby kiln site. Overnight stay is cheap, so a 1‑2‑day visit is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- BFV
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Buriram191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Buriram, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyBuriram is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in markets and use reputable transport after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire · 1669 ambulance / tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBFV Buriram Airport.
- Getting aroundSongthaew lines (pink) cover the town; Grab cars and motorbike rentals (≈300 baht/24 h) are available; taxis are limited after dark.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food plate (e.g., som tam)฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person฿450 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BFV Buriram Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Buriram: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaew lines (pink) cover the town; Grab cars and motorbike rentals (≈300 baht/24 h) are available; taxis are limited after dark.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khao Kradong Forest Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Songthaew line 1 from town centre, about 10 min; walk 5 min to the summit
Volcanic hill with large Buddha statue; open until sunset.
Ancient Kiln Sites
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Motorbike rental, 20 km (12 mi) north via Hwy 218, 30 min rideMotorbike rental, 12 mi (20 km) north via Hwy 218, 30 min ride
9th–10th century Khmer pottery kilns; check access during rainy season.
Prasat Nong Hong
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Songthaew line 2 to Ban Bua, then 10 min walk
Small brick‑prang site, open sunrise–sunset.
Phanom Rung Historical Park (approx. 70 km)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 3 h total
Motorbike or car, Hwy 218 east, 1 h 30 min drive
Major Khmer temple complex; long travel makes it a half‑day trip only with early start.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Best Western Royal Buri Ram Hotel
79 rooms, pool, breakfast included; price ~1,450 baht per night
Jintana Resort Hotel
Various room types, free Wi‑Fi; price 450–2,200 baht
Ray Hotel Buriram
Outdoor salt‑water pool, fitness centre; price 890–1,490 baht
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿1,800 | ฿1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Motorbike rental (24 h)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Songthaew day pass2 × ฿50 · check | ฿100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿550 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,025 per person per day, bed included | ฿6,050≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food plate (e.g., som tam) | ฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ฿10–15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike fuel (per litre) | ฿30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Night buses and trains run early; plan return before 22:00.Night buses and trains run early; plan return before 10:00 PM.
- Some attractions close at sunset; check opening times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; nearest Thai police station in Buriram town.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Buriram bus (air‑con): ≈ 340 baht, 7–8 h (check)
- Buriram Airport → city centre taxi: ≈ 300 baht (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôht)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tâo‑rài)
- ป้ายรถเมล์อยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus stop? (bpâi‑rót‑mee‑yòo‑têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Buriram. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialBuriram official website
- secondaryWikidata – Buriram
- secondaryWikivoyage: Buriram, revision 5241267 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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