Buri Ram

Buri Ram is an administrative province in lower northeastern Thailand, where old stone temples stand across flat agricultural plains and extinct volcano cones. The landscape shifts between rice paddies, low hill ranges and villages linked by country roads.

Human settlements existed here already in the 6th century, before the Khmer Empire later built more than 60 sandstone sanctuaries across the area. Most of these temples rose between the 10th and 13th centuries on elevated sites.

Silk weavers work at traditional looms and produce fabric in patterns that appear in local markets and family workshops throughout the region today. Many households continue the craft across generations and sell their cloth directly to traders or travelers.

The provincial capital connects to Bangkok through regular flights at the local airport, and a broad network of highways leads to all parts of the country. Travelers can reach temples and villages by rental car or local buses.

Several temple ruins stand on hills that were once volcanoes, and some structures align their doorways with the sun. On certain sunrises during the year, light passes through multiple doors and windows of the largest temple complex.

Location: Thailand

Founders: Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke

Capital city: Buri Ram

Part of: Isan/North eastern Thailand

Shares border with: Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Surin, Banteay Meanchey Province, Oddar Meanchey Province

Website: http://buriram.go.th

GPS coordinates: 14.99417,103.10222

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:06