Buriram is a small town in Isan, the mostly rural region in northeastern Thailand, which is the largest, most populated and least visited in the country. Many of the street vendors and tuk tuk/taxi drivers in Bangkok come from this poorer part of Thailand, and some of the most famous Thai dishes, like papaya salad, also come from here.

Unless you are a very serious slow traveler, a short stay of 1 or 2 nights is enough to take in the main highlights of the region. The main tourist attraction in the province are the ruins of Phanom Rung, the most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, 1,000 years old, and we strongly recommend that you also visit Prasat Hin Meuang Tam, another ancient Khmer temple exceptional. If you are in Buriram for the weekend, be sure to catch a football match at Buriram FC Stadium, the most modern in the country, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the province’s Walking Street – the night market of weekend. Buriram is less visited by foreigners, so as you walk around, don’t be surprised if you notice lots of curious local stares at you, or even if some locals mostly students throw a friendly quiz at you in English and end up asking for the obligatory selfie . Granted, the much-hyped slogan “Land of Smiles” isn’t so true at many tourist spots in Thailand, but rest assured that in non-touristy Buriram, you’ll get tons of warm smiles.

With a poor public transport system, getting around Buriram province can be a hassle if you don’t have your own vehicle, so the best option may be to rent a car or motorbike in town, as it is there is not much traffic and the roads are good

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