Who Lives in Buriram?

[bermondburi 977]

17 minutes ago, Caldera said:

Hot and dusty, not unlike neighboring Cambodia. Slightly less boring than other Isaan provinces, thanks to having a race track and Thailand's finest soccer team. Generally friendly, laid back countryside people.

 

Personally, I wouldn't want to live there, but I've enjoyed my short visits.

 

 

 

Think that sums it up pretty well. It's got more going for it than elsewhere in Isaan, nice people, nice to visit, but wouldn't want to live there. 

[Solinvictus 896]

There is a drag strip and circle track racing there right? Just curious as I hope to go check it out sometime if so.

[Maha Sarakham 278]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

If she has family there all the more reason not to live there, live as far away as possible from the outlaws, 

 

That is actually one of the reasons we are inquiring about other provinces, as she doesn't want to live too close to her parents.  Occasional visits are fine, but we both prefer privacy.

 

Greatly appreciate the responses everyone, seems like it might be a good place for a visit but relatively similar to other provinces in Isaan.

[CharlieH 28,718]

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[Chris.B 118]

 

Welcome to Buriram

[bermondburi 977]

 

[youreavinalaff 358]

1 hour ago, Maha Sarakham said:

That is actually one of the reasons we are inquiring about other provinces, as she doesn't want to live too close to her parents.  Occasional visits are fine, but we both prefer privacy.

Most unfortunate. 

 

Within 300m of our house just about every maternal uncle,aunt, cousin, second cousin........of my wife's lives.

 

Never any issues. My wife has made it clear from the beginning that we are just another married couple and nothing special to see here. We never get any more visits than anyone else, or even that we make to them.

 

I've seen many people talk about the 2 hour or 5 hour rule. Such a shame that this has to happen. Get your wife, or even yourself, to simply have a chat with family similar to how my wife did.

 

If she won't entertain this, sadly 100 hours away won't solve the issue. 

[Mischka 2]

A big plus: Buriram-Satuk Airport with two airlines (AirAsia, NokAir) is always easy to travel to

[Maha Sarakham 278]

44 minutes ago, Mischka said:

A big plus: Buriram-Satuk Airport with two airlines (AirAsia, NokAir) is always easy to travel to

 

Definitely one of the perks, thanks for bringing that up.

[Maha Sarakham 278]

5 hours ago, Chris.B said:

Welcome to Buriram

 

My wife and I really enjoyed this song, good meaning behind the lyrics.  Which districts to find the most beautiful women in Buriram being one part 

[Rawairat 86]

Great for holiday to see the  bike racing, few ruins to see and pleasant in the cool season but like most places up north unbearable during the hot season. 

[1FinickyOne 7,043]

12 hours ago, ChipButty said:

If she has family there all the more reason not to live there, live as far away as possible from the outlaws, 

I love my Thai family and lived with them for near 20 years... wonderful people... though not from Buriram - and not drinkers and gamblers and borrowers... 

 

others experiences surely differ.. 

 

we actually have in laws of one sister from Buriram and they are awful... I hope that is not a norm..

[red roger 55]

Lived in Burirum for 8 years. It's not the place for anyone wanting diversity. In the village where I stayed I've got to say that there were many wierd farang.

Also to the south of the city there are many undocumented farang caught out by circumstances beyond their control (plummetting exchange rate, divorce etc) who are keeping their heads down.

That said, Burirum people are pleasant folk.

[KhaoYai 2,898]

Obviously its a matter of personal preference but some people have been a little unfair to Buriram - if we are talking about the city.  Granted there isn't a lot to do for a foreigner but the city has changed beyond all recognition in recent years.  If you're a motor sport fan then its not so bad although personally, I wouldn't want to live there - but neither would I want to live in most places on the plain of Isaan - jeez it gets hot in summer and there's very little shelter.  If you're a person that likes to sit out on the porch and do nothing all day - a 'waiting for god' sort, you'll be fine anywhere, including Buriram.

 

I guess it all depends on what you're looking for - my nearest city is Pak Chong, more of a big town really.  When I first moved there I thought there was very little there that interested me.  A year or so later I'd discovered plenty of decent bars (one farang bar), snooker clubs, nightclubs and some very good restaurants.  Not sure the same can be found in Buriram but I have had a couple of excellent nights at Speed Disco .

 

As a foreigner, I think the best way to describe Buriram is - its just too far, its too far from anywhere.

 

To the guy who said Korat is boring - clean your glasses and put the beer down.

[Maha Sarakham 278]

4 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

Granted there isn't a lot to do for a foreigner but the city has changed beyond all recognition in recent years. 

 

That's what we had heard.  Figured it was worth asking some of the experts here that have had boots on the ground for years

 

Thanks for the comments everyone, keep them coming, really enjoying the read.