Buriram
| Buriram บุรีรัมย์ |
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| Motto: คูเมืองโบราณ ตำนานเล่าขาน อาหารเลิศรส งามงดประเพณี คนดีมีน้ำใจ | |
 Buriram
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| Coordinates: 14°59′39″N 103°06′08″E / 14.99417°N 103.10222°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Buriram |
| Ampheo | Mueang Buriram |
| Tambon | Tambon Nai Mueang |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| • Mayor | Palirat Samanprathan |
| • Vice-mayor | Noi Supingklad, Wanchai Tongkanjana, Sakon Kaikanphum |
| • Secretary | Kittisak Siripraphakorn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2 sq mi (6 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population (April 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 28,283 |
| • Metro density | 12,162.2/sq mi (4,695.84/km2) |
| Time zone | Thailand Standard Time (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 31000 |
| Area code(s) | 044 |
| Website | http://www.buriramcity.go.th/ |
Buri Ram (Thai: บุรีรัมย์ - "City of Happiness") is a town (thesaban mueang) in Thailand, capital of the Buriram Province, about 410 km northeast of Bangkok. The town covers the whole tambon Nai Mueang of Mueang Buriram district. As of 2005, it has a population of 28,333.
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History[edit]
Almost a thousand years ago, the present-day Buriram area was conquered by the Khmer Empire. Many ruins from that time attest to the 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. Then it came under Thai rule. After administrative reforms in the late 19th century, Buriram was incorporated into Siam as a province.
Territory[edit]
- Northern bordering Tambon Chum Het.[1]
- Eastern bordering Tambon Isan.[1]
- Southern bordering Tambon Isan.[1]
- Western bordering Tambon Isan.[1]
Administration divisions[edit]
There are 18 villages (Thai: ชุมชน) in Buriram.[1]
| Rank | English Name | Thai Name |
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| 1 | Chum Het | ชุมชนชุมเห็ด |
| 2 | Lang Sathanee Rotfai | ชุมชนหลังสถานีรถไฟ |
| 3 | Nah Sathanee Rotfai | ชุมชนหน้าสถานีรถไฟ |
| 4 | Prapa Kao | ชุมชนประปาเก่า |
| 5 | North Bu Lam Duan | ชุมชนบุลำดวนเหนือ |
| 6 | South Bu Lam Duan | ชุมชนบุลำดวนใต้ |
| 7 | Lang Ratjabhat | ชุมชนหลังราชภัฏ |
| 8 | Ton Sak | ชุมชนต้นสัก |
| 9 | Lak Mueang | ชุมชนหลักเมือง |
| 10 | Sa Phan Yaw | ชุมชนสะพานยาว |
| 11 | Kok Klang | ชุมชนโคกกลาง |
| 12 | La Lom | ชุมชนละลม |
| 13 | Bus Terminal Market | ชุมชนตลาด บ.ข.ส. |
| 14 | Lang Sal | ชุมชนหลังศาล |
| 15 | Thesaban | ชุมชนเทศบาล |
| 16 | Talad So | ชุมชนตลาดสด |
| 17 | Wat Isan | ชุมชนวัดอิสาณ |
| 18 | Nong Prue | ชุมชนหนองปรือ |
Geography[edit]
Buriram is in the central of Buriram Province. Buriram doesn't have any important rivers, but it has a creek, Huai Jorakhamak. Important waters in the town such as Buriram Moat (or Klong La Lom), Nong Prue, Huai Jorakheaak Reservoir and Huai Talat Reservoir.
Climate[edit]
Season[edit]
Buriram has three seasons; Summer Season from February to May, Rainy Season from May to October and Winter Season from October to February.[1]
Weather[edit]
| Climate data for Buriram | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 35.7 (96.3) |
36.0 (96.8) |
38.0 (100.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.0 (104) |
37.0 (98.6) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.6 (97.9) |
36.1 (97) |
35.0 (95) |
34.8 (94.6) |
32.0 (89.6) |
36.43 (97.58) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 11.7 (53.1) |
14.8 (58.6) |
19.2 (66.6) |
22.5 (72.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
13.0 (55.4) |
19.52 (67.14) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 32.5 (1.28) |
52.5 (2.067) |
42.8 (1.685) |
37.0 (1.457) |
87.9 (3.461) |
186.8 (7.354) |
67.6 (2.661) |
243.5 (9.587) |
289.0 (11.378) |
121.5 (4.783) |
37.8 (1.488) |
36.1 (1.421) |
1,235 (48.622) |
| Source: Buriram.go.th[2] | |||||||||||||
Economy[edit]
The town is located on the northeastern railway line, and also has a regional airport, Buriram Airport. Much of the local economy is still 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.
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Communication[edit]
Buriram has a post office, TOT, the national telecom company, a CAT Office and 3 radio stations; Radio Thailand AM on Niwas St and Radio Thailand FM on Jira St.
Water supply[edit]
There are 6,097 houses which use water supply in Buriram. It uses 18,000 - 19,000 cubic meters a day. Huai Jorakhamak Reservoir is important for water supply and Huai Talat Reservoir is the reserve water supply
Electricity[edit]
All of the houses in Buriram area (6,097 in total) have access to electricity. Buriram Provincial Electricity Authority (Buriram P.E.A.) is the main supplier.
Transport[edit]
Buriram Station is on northeastern railway line. Main station is Buriram Railway Station. Buriram Bus Station is the main bus station in Buriram. Buriram Airport doesn't locate near Buriram, but locate in Satuek District.
Buriram doesn't have metro, elevated train, tram system or trolleybus system.
Buriram governors offer to build five railroad overpasses that have budget one million baht, but most of Buriram people disagree.[3]
Attractions[edit]
- Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมอีสานใต้): The Centre collects and exhibits artefacts and precious historical objects, folk art and archaeological evidence. It is also the resource centre for conducting research.
- The Monument of King Rama I (พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลก): The monument was built in 1996 to honour King Rama I who founded Buri Ram while he was serving as Somdet Phraya Maha Kasatsuek.
- Khao Kradong Forest Park (วนอุทยานเขากระโดง): This extinct volcano is now a relaxation spot. The top is 265 metres above sea level and it houses "Phra Suphattharabophit", a large Buddha image that is the symbol of Buri Ram.
- Kradong Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำกระโดง): From the entrance to Khao Kradong, there is a junction on the left side to "Bunyanusat" boy scout camp and a zoo.
- Huai Talat Reservoir and Buri Ram Bird Park (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยตลาดและสวนนกบุรีรัมย์): A survey found more than 100 species of birds living in this area during the dry season which lasts from November to April.
Cityscapes[edit]
There are several tall buildings in Buriram. The tallest buildings is 15th Buildings in Buriram Rajabhat University. The second is Sang Rung Hotel that is ghost hotel now. The third is medical education center building in Buriram General Hospital. The fourth is 18th Buildings in Buriram Rajabhat University. And the fifth is Thep Nakhon Hotel#1. Other cityscapes such as PND Hotel, Thep Nakhon Hotel#2 (under construction).
Demography[edit]
As of 30 April 2010.
- Male 13,555
- Female 14,620
Total population of 28,283 and 6,097 family units.[1]
Education[edit]
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Public health[edit]
- Buriram Hospital consists 750 patient beds[4]
- Thesaban Mueang Buriram Health Center
- 66 clinics[5]
- A Thai Traditional Medicine Center[5]
Shopping malls[edit]
There are many shopping malls in Buriram, such as Big C, Makro, Home Pro, Tesco Lotus Express and Taweekit, the local shopping mall of Buriram Province.
Robinson Department Store will build and open branch in Buriram in 2014 - 2015.[6]
Taweekit Supercenter is adding extension part now and will be renovated in 2012. It will add five new cinemas to plus from two old cinemas.[7]
Community Mall will be opened and now it is being built. It is located near The Monument of King Rama I.[8]
Sport[edit]
Buriram has a football club, Buriram United F.C. with 2 stadiums, I-mobile Stadium (Closed) and Thunder Castle Stadium. Other sport, Buriram has a swimming pool, Buriram Provincial Swimming Pool.
Newin Chidchob said that "Buriram doesn't have sea like Pattaya, doesn't have mountain like Chiang Mai, so we will support Buriram to be the city of sports by 2 years soon."[9]
Buriram has projects about sport. Buriram will open Buriram United Water park near Thunder Castle Stadium in April 2013. Buriram United Water park will be the best water park in the north-eastern region.
Buriram International Circuit (BIC) Speedway will be under construction in June 2013 and open in June 2014.[10][11]
Other planning speedway such as Motocraus Speedway.[12]
Culture[edit]
Festivals[edit]
Buddha’s Footprint Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาทจำลอง): The event takes place at Khao Kradong, Amphoe Mueang, on the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month. A large number of local people visit Khao Kradong to pay homage to a replica of the Buddha’s footprint and the Phra Suphattharabophit image whilst enjoying the big celebration.
Gallery[edit]
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Sunthornthep Street
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Jira Street
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Tha-nee Street
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Democracy Monument
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Buriram train station
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Sang Rung Hotel
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Sawang Chanya-tham Foundation Office
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Wat Klang Phra Aram Luang
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Tawan Daeng Entertainment Venue
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Medical education center building in Buriram Hospital
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Buriram Train Station Library
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Mueang Buriram District Office
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Buriram Town Municipality Office under construction (October 2010)
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Buriram City Pillar
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Buriram Town |
- ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.buriramcity.go.th/index.php/2011-10-22-09-49-03/2011-05-30-04-48-48/2011-05-30-06-29-21
- ^ http://www.buriram.go.th/
- ^ เอกชนบุรีรัมย์ค้านสร้างสะพานข้ามทางรถไฟ 5 แห่ง ผลาญงบฯ พันล้าน
- ^ from Buriram Hospital
- ^ a b from Buriram Office Public Health
- ^ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=101386215#post101386215
- ^ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1537401&page=182
- ^ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1537401&page=176
- ^ Buriram City & Province อีก 2 ปี ข้างหน้าบุรีรัมย์จะเปลี่ยนแปลง เป็นเมืองท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา
- ^ โครงการบุรีรัมย์ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล เซอร์กิต
- ^ Buriram International Circuit
- ^ เนรมิตสนามโมโตครอส
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