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Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram

Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมอีสานใต้): Situated in Buriram Rajabhat University on Chira Road. The Centre collects and exhibits artefacts and precious historical objects, folk arts, and archaeological evidence. It is also the resource centre for conducting research. There are various subjects of exhibition including ones on elephants, local folk, traditional textiles, mural paintings, ceramics, ancient kilns, traditional way of life of the Northeastern people, geography, and ancient communities in Buri Ram. The Centre is open everyday, except public holidays from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more details, call Tel. 0 4461 1221 ext. 159.

The Monument of King Rama I (พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลก): Located in the city on the way to Amphoe Prakhon Chai. The monument was built in 1996 to honour King Rama I who founded Buri Ram while he was serving as Somdet Phraya Maha Kasatsuek. The monument, made from bronze, is a half larger than life-size figure and features the king in a traditional warrior outfit riding on an elephant. According to Volume 7 of the Chronicles, it states that in 1778, King Taksin commanded Somdet Phraya Maha Kasatsuek to defeat Phraya Nang Rong who conspired with Chao O and Chao In of Champasak. While they were moving the army, they found a deserted city with a strategic location on the basin of Huai Chorakhe Mak, but malaria kept the Khmer people away from the city. Those people only settled down around that area, so they gathered the people to set up Mueang Pae and appointed the son of Phutthaisaman as the ruler and promoted him to be Phraya Nakhon Phakdi. The city was later renamed ‘Buri Ram’.

Khao Kradong Forest Park (วนอุทยานเขากระโดง): It is now a relaxation spot which was once an ancient volcano. The evidence of the volcano’s existence can still be seen until today. The crater is now a deep basin with water all year round. The top is 265 metres above sea level and it houses ‘Phra Suphattharabophit’ — a large Buddha image that is the symbol of Buri Ram. There is also an ancient Prang Ku in which is located a duplicate Buddha footprint. The forest park has a lot of interesting indigenous plants. Getting to Khao Kradong can be done in two ways: on foot or drive up to the mountaintop. On the way, one can see Buddha images in different postures along the route. To get there, take Highway No. 219 on the Buri Ram – Prakhon Chai route for about 6 km.

Kradong Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำกระโดง): Located in front of Khao Kradong. From the entrance to Khao Kradong, there is a junction on the left side to ‘Bunyanusat’ boy scout camp and a zoo. The area around the reservoir is a pleasant spot for relaxation. From here, one can see the Phra Suphattharabophit Buddha image on the mountaintop.

Huai Talat Reservoir and Buri Ram Bird Park (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยตลาดและสวนนกบุรีรัมย์): Located in Tambon Sakae Sam, it was proclaimed a non-hunting area in 1992. The survey found out that there are more than 100 kinds of birds living in this area, especially in the dry season from November to April. There will be large flocks of birds living here, some are rare species and nearly become extinct such as knob-billed duck, white-winged wood duck, and painted stork. Mr. Sawat Khotchaseni has turned his house into a bird park and a spot for relaxation. The place is perfect for watching birds. Everyday in the evening from 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. there will be thousands of egrets flying back home, forming an impressive sight. There is also a touring service to see around the area. For information, call Tel. 0 4460 5169.

To get there: take Highway No. 219 from Buri Ram (Buri Ram – Prakhon Chai route) for 12 km.

Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat

Phanom Rung Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พนมรุ้ง): It is situated at Ban Ta Pek, Tambon Ta Pek. The important historical site – Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is situated on the top of an extinct volcano at a height of about 200 metres. (Phanom Rung or ‘vnam rung’ in Khmer language means ‘huge mountain’).

Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the God Siva. The sanctuary had been built and renovated several times during the 10th – 12th century. Then, in the 13th century, King Jayavarman VII of the ancient Khmer Empire turned to follow Mahayana Buddhism.

The sanctuary faces East and comprises several buildings and structures that lay from the foothill upto the main prang, which symbolizes the abode of God Siva. The first part of the stairway has three landings leading through the first pavilion, and then it would be a processional walkway with pillars on both sides. The walkway leads to a Naga bridge, which symbolizes the connection between earth and heaven. On the northern side of the processional walkway is located a laterite pavilion called ‘Elephant Stable’. At the end of the Naga bridge is the upper stairway which has five landings. At the end of the stairway is a large platform, with a Naga bridge leading to the Gopura, the main entrance to the inner enclosure. From here, there is another Naga bridge before reaching the main prang.

The main prang is situated in the centre of the inner enclosure which is in a cruciform shape with indented corners, with a rectangular antechamber known as a Mondop in the front. All parts of the principal tower which comprises colonnettes, pilasters, lintels, pediments, false windows and various roof stages, as well as antefixes were beautifully carved into various designs: floral and foliage motifs, hermits, and directional deities. The dancing Siva on the front pediment of the principal tower, as well as other details and carved designs indicate that the principal tower, stairway, and Naga bridges were built during the 12th century.

Inside the inner enclosure on the southwestern direction is situated a small prang, without a roof. From artistic evidence seen on the carved lintels and pediments, it is assumed that the prang was built before the principal prang and dates around the 11th century.

Apart from that, there is another prang’s base made from brick dating back even older or around the 10th century. It is located to the northeast of the principal tower. At the northeastern and southeastern corners, there are rectangular laterite buildings which date back to the 13th century, the same age as the laterite pavilion near the processional walkway that was called the ‘Elephant Stable’.

The Fine Arts Department has renovated Prasat Hin Phanom Rung using the Anastylosis technique – by disintegrating the stone blocks and putting a code on each of them. Then, they reinforced the base and put the disintegrated, together with scattered, pieces back in their original places using a modern technique.

On the occasion of the Thai Heritage Conservation Day in 1988, Phanom Rung Historical Park was officially opened by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on May 21, 1988.

Phanom Rung Historical Park is open everyday from 6.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Admission is 40 baht. For more details, contact the Phanom Rung Historical Park Office at Tel. 0 4463 1746.

To Get to Phanom Rung Historical Park

By Car: From Buri Ram, there are two routes to get to Phanom Rung:

Buri Ram – Nang Rong Route (Highway No. 218) for 50 km. Turn left into Highway No. 24 and drive for 14 km. to Ban Tako, turn into Ban Ta Pek, Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat and drive for 12 km. to Phanom Rung.
Buri Ram – Prakhon Chai Route or Highway No. 219 for 44 km. From Amphoe Prakhon Chai, there is a junction to Phanom Rung for 21 km. (This route also passes Prasat Mueang Tam).

By Bus: From the Buri Ram Bus Terminal, take the Buri Ram – Chanthaburi bus and get off at Ban Tako. Catch a local Song Thaeo or motorcycle to Phanom Rung. Rates should be agreed in advance.

Wat Khao Angkhan (วัดเขาอังคาร): Located on Khao Angkhan which is an extinct volcano and about 20 km. from Prasat Hin Phanom Rung. From Buri Ram, take the Buri Ram – Nang Rong – Ban Tako – Ban Ta Pek route (the same route to Phanom Rung). When arriving at Ban Ta Pek, turn right and follow the route to Lahan Sai for about 13 km., then one will reach a junction, turn right on the way to Wat Khao Angkhan and drive for 7 km. Inside the temple’s compound, there are ruins of ancient monuments and sandstone boundary markers of the Dvaravati period. At present, it is one of the most beautiful and significant temples in Buri Ram. The Ubosot, Sala (pavilion) and other buildings present various architectural styles. There are also mural paintings depicting the Jataka stories in English inside the Ubosot.

Amphoe Nang Rong

Thung Laem Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำทุ่งแหลม): Located on Highway No. 24, about 4 km. from Amphoe Nang Rong on the route to Prasat Hin Phanom Rung. It is a small reservoir which has been renovated into a recreational area with shelters to rest and relax. In the dry season, there are a lot of waterfowls inhabiting this reservoir.

Amphoe Prakhon Chai

Prasat Hin Mueang Tam (ปราสาทหินเมืองต่ำ): Situated in Tambon Chorakhe Mak, it is one of the Khmer sanctuaries with the most outstanding architecture in Buri Ram. There is no clear evidence when the sanctuary was built or who created it. The architecture features the Baphuon style of Khmer art which dates between 1007 – 1082 and mixed with the Kleang style which dates between 965 – 1012. Most of the bas-reliefs depict Hindu gods, so it is assumed that the sanctuary might have been built around the 10th – 12th century and used as a religious shrine in Hinduism.

The building comprises five brick prangs built on the same laterite base. All of them were built in two rows: three prangs in the front and two at the back. The principal tower in the middle of the front row is the biggest one. At present, only the base remains. Remains of the other 4 towers are not in good condition. Each prang has only one entrance at the eastern direction, with false doors at the other 3 directions. The principal tower also has a front portico. Excavation at the site found a lintel of the portico carved into a god holding a water lily sitting on Kala’s face and surrounded by male and female figures believed to depict the wedding of the God Siva and his consort Parvati, and pediment carved into God Indra riding on his Airavata or Erawan elephant. Meanwhile, the lintel of the prang itself was carved into a god kneeling above Kala’s face. They also found fragments of stucco relief decorating the base, indicating that this main prang was once beautifully decorated with stucco. The other four smaller prang towers still have two lintels attached above the entry doorways: one at the northern tower in the front row, and the other at the southern tower of the back row. The lintels were carved into God Siva holding Uma (Parvati) on his lap and sitting on his bull Nandin, and God Varuna riding the swan, respectively. The excavation also found the prang’s top made from sandstone and carved into a lotus shape, falling in pieces around the prang’s base. In front of the prang complex, there are two wihans or viharas which were made from brick and face the two side prangs in the front rows. All buildings are surrounded by two walls. The inner square wall is formed by a long, narrow sandstone gallery. The outer wall is made from laterite. There are entrance pavilions or Gopuras in four directions at the same positions of both walls. All of the Gopuras, except for the inner one in the western direction were made from sandstone, delicately carved into various designs such as pediments, lintels, pilasters, etc. They depict the story about the Hindu religion and foliage and floral designs.

Between the inner and outer walls is a large platform made from laterite. There are L – shaped moats or barays at the four corners. The moats were lined with laterite and made into steps down to the bottom. The top edge of the moats was made from sandstone, featuring a Naga body with its neck stretching at the baray’s corners. They are five-headed Nagas, all bald-headed without any ornaments. Prasat Hin Mueang Tam is open everyday from 6.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Admission is 30 baht. For more details, call Tel. 0 4463 1746.

To get there: From Buri Ram, take Highway No. 219 and go into Highway No. 24, turn left into Highway No. 2117 until reaching Mueang Tam Sanctuary (about 8 km. from Prasat Hin Phanom Rung).

Ang Kep Nam Sanam Bin Non-hunting Area (เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าอ่างเก็บน้ำสนามบิน): It is about 41 km. from Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram on the way to Amphoe Prakhon Chai. The office of the non-hunting area is located on the left side of the road. The site is perfect for bird-watching, especially from November to April.

Amphoe Ban Kruat

Stone Quarry (แหล่งหินตัด): It is situated in Ban Sai Tri 3 and Ban Sai Tri 4 near the Thai – Cambodian border, approximately 7 km. from Amphoe Ban Kruat. Take the Ban Kruat – Ta Phraya route and take the asphalt road that branches off for about 3 km. The quarry is where sandstone was cut by ancient Khmer people for use as a construction material to build sanctuaries in the lower northeastern region, covering an area of over 4,600 rai near Khao Kloi and Khao Krachiao.

Some stones were made into a row of holes, some were chiselled into slabs, and there are also blocks of stones which were cut into rectangular shapes.

Ancient Kiln Sites (แหล่งเตาโบราณ): Archaeologists found ancient kilns and ceramics from surveys. The kilns date from around the 9th – 10th century and served as a production centre for Khmer ceramics to supply to other cities. The Fine Arts Department excavated and renovated ancient kilns at two sites: Sawai Kiln and Nai Jian Kiln which are 5 and 10 km., respectively from Amphoe Ban Kruat. The excavated ceramics are exhibited at the Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre inside Rajabhat Buriram University and at Phimai National Museum in Nakhon Ratchasima.

To get there: From Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram, take Highway No. 2075 for 66 km.

Amphoe Pakham

Prasat Wat Khok Ngio (ปราสาทวัดโคกงิ้ว): Situated on the Nang Rong – Pakham route (Highway No. 348), about 3 km before you reach Amphoe Pakham. It is a Khmer stone sanctuary located behind Wat Khok Ngio, which once served as an ‘Arogayasala’ or a hospital. It was built according to the initiative of King Jayavarman VII during the 13th century, following Mahayana Buddhism.

Amphoe Non Din Daeng

Rao Su Monument (อนุสาวรีย์เราสู้): Situated on the Lahan Sai – Ta Phraya route (Highway No. 148). It was built in 1979 to commemorate the brave undertakings of civilians, police officers, and soldiers who lost their lives during the battle with the communists who obstructed the construction of this strategic route.

Lam Nang Rong Dam (เขื่อนลำนางรอง): It is about 200 metres from Rao Su Monument. It is the area under a Royal Project for security development. Lam Nang Rong Dam is an earthen dam with an asphalt road along the crest where one can see the view. There are also restaurants situated around the dam. The dam is used for agriculture and is a good spot for relaxation. There is accommodation, a meeting room and camping ground for those who want to stay overnight. Contact the Lam Nang Rong Operation and Maintenance Project Office during office hours. Tel. 0 4460 6336 ext. 159. There is also a royal manufacturing plant for instant food (Doi Kham brand) which produces canned fruits and vegetables like baby corns, bamboo shoots and tomato juice.

Prasat Nong Hong (ปราสาทหนองหงส์): Situated at Ban Non Din Daeng, it is a small archaeological site comprising three prangs made from brick on a single laterite base, facing East. Each prang has only one front entrance, with false doors on the other three sides. The three prangs has a square-shaped plan with 12 indented corners. The central prang is bigger than the side prangs.

Originally, it must have had many beautiful lintels, among them is the one of the northern prang carved into God Vishnu riding on Garuda above Kala’s face whose hands hold a garland. The other two prangs in the middle and the south also has similar lintels, though with a different centrepiece. The one at the central prang was carved into God Indra riding on Erawan elephant, and the one at the southern prang depicts the God Siva riding on his bull. In front of the middle prang is a walkway, with staircases in front and on both sides. There is also a library, made from laterite, facing the southern prang. All the buildings are surrounded by a laterite wall, with a Gopura at the front and back, and a U-shaped moat. The age of the prasat can be judged from its architectural structure and style of art, which is similar to the Baphuon style of Khmer art that dates from around the 11th century.

To get there: From Prakhon Chai Intersection, take Highway No. 2075 until reaching the Ban Kruat Estate, turn into Highway No. 2121 until reaching Amphoe Lahan Sai. Then, turn into Highway No. 3068 passing Pakham Intersection; keep going until arriving at Ban Non Din Daeng. Turn left into Lam Nang Rong Dam. The sanctuary is on the left side along the edge of the dam.

Amphoe Satuek

Big Buddha Image (พระพุทธรูปใหญ่) or Phra Phuttharup Patima Santayaphirom Satuek Udom Ratsadon Nimitmanin is a big standing Buddha image on the bank of the Mun River, opposite the Satuek District Office. The Buddha image is highly revered by local people in Amphoe Satuek and nearby provinces. During the long-boat races festival when a lot of people come to Satuek, they would go to pay respect to the big Buddha image.

Amphoe Phutthaisong

Phrachao Yai Wat Hong (พระเจ้าใหญ่วัดหงษ์): It is an old Laotian-style Buddha image in the posture of subduing Mara, which was built during the late Ayutthaya period, or around the 18th century. The lap is 1.6 metres wide and the height is 2 metres. It was made from laterite and features local folk arts. The Buddha image is located at Wat Hong or Wat Sisa Raet. People pay high respect to the Buddha image and call it ‘Phrachao Yai’ which in the northeastern dialect, it does not mean big size but means the great sacred power, especially when one makes a wish or vow. It has been said that those who fail to fulfil their promise would have an accident or face a bad event. A lot of people go there and promise that they would stop drinking and ask that the Buddha image always prevent them from having bad luck. Also, there was the discovery of “mixed posture” amulets made from bronze as well as Buddha images carved from rhino’s horn underneath the base of Phrachao Yai. On the 14th day of the waxing moon or 1st day of the waning moon of the 3rd lunar month every year, there is a big celebration for this Buddha image. A lot of people from Amphoe Phutthaisong and other provinces come to pay respect to the Buddha image.

To get there: From Phutthaisong Market, turn right at the intersection. Take the route that goes to Phayakkhaphum Phisai for one kilometre. There is a junction to go to the temple which is 2 km away.

Amphoe Na Pho

Silk Weaving Village of Amphoe Na Pho (หมู่บ้านทอผ้าไหมอำเภอนาโพธิ์): Situated at 119 Mu 1, Tambon Na Pho, it is a silk weaving village, especially ‘Mudmi’ silk, which has received support for the development of skills, standard of production, and pattern and colour from the Royal Folk Arts and Craft Centre under the royal patronage of HM Queen Sirikit. For more information, contact the Silk Handicraft Centre at Na Pho Intersection, Tel. 0 4468 6157, 0 4468 6044.

To get there: Take the Buri Ram – Phutthaisong route on Highway No. 2074 which converges into Highway No. 202 at Km 21. There is a junction to get to Amphoe Na Pho, drive for 10 km. to reach there.

Amphoe Ban Mai Chaiyaphot

Ku Suan Taeng (กู่สวนแตง): Located at Ban Don Wai, Tambon Don Wai, opposite Ku Suan Taeng Witthayakhom School. Ku Suan Taeng is also a Khmer architectural site, comprising three brick prangs lying from north to south, on the same laterite base. All the buildings face East, with only one front entrance. The other three sides are false doors. The central prang is large and quite in perfect condition, with a square shape and a front porch. The pediments above the three false doors are projecting, each supported by a sandstone slab. The other two prangs are smaller and situated on a square-shaped base with one entrance at the front, while the other three walls are made into false doors. On the ground in front, there are scattered fragments of the sanctuary such as the lotus–shaped finial base, and antefixes featuring a 6-headed naga. Ku Suan Taeng can be traced back from the lintels of the prang which are currently being kept at Phra Nakhon and Phimai National Museums. It is assumed to date from around the 12th century as the lintels show the same artistic features as those of the Angkor Wat style of Khmer art. For example, the lintels that were carved into Vishnu Trivikrama (a scene from Vamanavatara depicting the God Vishnu taking three steps: onto the underworld, earth, and heaven), dancing Siva, Churning of the Ocean of Milk, Vishnu Anantasayin (Reclining Vishnu), etc. Each piece presents interesting and beautiful work of art.

To get there: Take the Buri Ram – Phayakkhaphum Phisai route on Highway No. 219 for 70 km, turn left into Highway No. 202 on the way to Amphoe Prathai for 40 km. There, one can see a junction to go to Ku Suan Taeng on the left-hand side, follow that route for 1.5 km. Or from Buri Ram, take Highway No. 2074 passing Amphoe Khu Mueang on the route to Amphoe Phutthaisong, turn left into Highway No. 202 and drive for 20 km, turn left and drive another 1.5 km. to Ku Suan Taeng.

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Festival

Aside from important religious days, Songkran Day, and New Year’s Day, Buri Ram also has other local festivals such as festival of the 5th lunar month when the locals would make merit, bathe Buddha images and senior people, perform traditional sports such as Saba, tug of war, etc. In some areas like Amphoe Phutthaisong, there is the Bang Fai traditional rocket dance, Khao Phansa (the Beginning of Buddhist Lent), and Loi Krathong in the 12th lunar month. Some of the local festivals include:

Phrachao Yai Wat Hong Homage–paying Fair (งานนมัสการพระเจ้าใหญ่วัดหงษ์): Held in Amphoe Phutthaisong during the 14th day of the waxing moon to the 1st day of the waning moon in the 3rd lunar month of every year. It is a fair to pay homage and put the gold leaves on the Phrachao Yai – a highly revered Buddha image of Buri Ram people. The event lasts for 3 days with numerous merit-making ceremonies and fun-filled activities.

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 would go to pay homage to the replica of the Buddha’s footprint and Phra Suphattharabophit image and enjoy the big celebration.

Phanom Rung Fair (งานประเพณีขึ้นเขาพนมรุ้ง): Phanom Rung Sanctuary was once a sacred Hindu shrine which was later changed into a religious site for Buddhism. During the time it was deserted, a replica of the Buddha’s footprint was taken to be enshrined at Prang Noi. It has become a tradition for local people to ascend to the mountaintop to pay respect to the Buddha’s footprint and put gold leaf on it. Every year, on the full moon day of the 5th lunar month, there is an annual festival to pay respect to the site. Because Phanom Rung is a beautiful and important historical site, the province also organizes an annual festival on the first weekends of April when there will be a colourful parade following ancient royal Khmer tradition, as well as a light-and-sound show at Phanom Rung Sanctuary.

Buri Ram Long Boat Races (ประเพณีแข่งเรือยาวจังหวัดบุรีรัมย์): It is organized annually on the first weekend of November when the Mun River is high. Oarsmen from Buri Ram and other nearby provinces would gather to join the boat racing which is held in front of Amphoe Satuek’s District Office. Each year, there are about 40 - 50 boats joining the competition. There is also a parade of fancy decorated boats during the event. Boat racing was once a traditional festival celebrated among friends and relatives so to pay homage to Chaopho Wang Krut, a spirit named after a whirlpool in the Mun River. Since 1986, it has become a festival of the province.

Isan Kite Festival (งานมหกรรมว่าวอีสานบุรีรัมย์): Held annually at the sports stadium in Amphoe Huai Rat on the first weekend of December, or during the harvest season when the cold northeastern wind blows. At this time of the year, local people would make ‘aek’ kite – a traditional kite of the northeastern people. Buri Ram province organized the first Isan Kite Festival in 1986 so to conserve and publicize the local tradition of the Lower Northeast. There is also a kite competition among the locals who come from every district and village around there. A kite to enter the competition must be more than 2.5 metres wide and would be judged by its beautiful design, sound of ‘aek’ – a sound–making device attached to the kite, and the way it floats in the sky. There are also colourful kite parades, folk performances, shows, and booth display of local products during the event.

Buy

Local Products and Souvenirs

Buri Ram has several local products and souvenirs such as silk, cotton from Amphoe Na Pho, sandstone carving, basketry, and tasty processed fish of Amphoe Prakhon Chai, delicious pork leg of Amphoe Nang Rong, Chinese pork sausage and grilled chicken of Amphoe Lam Plai Mat, preserved radish of Amphoe Krasang, tasty shrimp of Amphoe Satuek, and krayasat of Amphoe Prakhon Chai. They are available at shops in town and at general tourist attractions such as Phanom Rung Sanctuary and Mueang Tam Sanctuary.

Local Product and Souvenir Shops

Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram

Lai Mai (ร้านลายไหม) Rom Buri Rd., Tel. 0 4461 2597 (cotton and silk fabric, postcard, souvenir).
Liang Huat (ร้านเลี่ยงฮวด), 2/10 Si Phet Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1552 (Chinese pork sausage, shredded pork, crispy pork, and preserved radish).

Amphoe Prakhon Chai

Mae Phano (ร้านแม่พนอ) 22/3 Amnuai Kit Rd., Tel. 0 4467 1464 (salted prawn, Krayasat – sweet meat made of nuts, sesame seeds, and cereals).

Itinerary

Example of Tour Programme

8.00 a.m. Depart Buri Ram.
9.30 a.m. Visit Phanom Ruang Historical Park, Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat.
10.30 a.m. Visit Prasat Hin Mueang Tam.
12.00 a.m. Lunch in Amphoe Nang Rong.
1.00 p.m. Leave Amphoe Nang Rong.
3.00 p.m. Visit a stone quarry in Amphoe Ban Kruat.
4.30 p.m. Admire the scenery around an extinct volcano and pay respect to the Phra Suphattharabophit image at Khao Kradong Forest Park.
5.30 p.m. Watch waterfowls returning home at the Bird Park near Huai Talat Reservoir.
6.30 p.m. Dinner and overnight in Buri Ram or return to Bangkok.

Sleep

Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram

Grand Hotel (แกรนด์โฮเต็ล), 137 Niwat Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1098, 0 4461 1179, Fax. 0 4461 2358, 90 rooms, 210 – 350 baht.
Chai Charoen (ชัยเจริญ), 114 – 116 Niwat Rd., 0 4461 1559, Fax. 0 4461 1205, 20 rooms, 120 baht.
Thepnakhon Hotel (เทพนคร), 139 Chira Rd., Tel. 0 4461 3400 – 2, 0 4462 1082, Fax. 0 4461 3400, www.thepnakhonhotel.com, 165 rooms, 400 – 2,700 baht.
Thai Hotel (ไทยโฮเต็ล), 38/1 Rom Buri Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1112, 0 4461 1132, Fax. 0 4461 2461, 89 rooms, 180 – 400 baht.
Niwat (นิวาศ), 89/10 – 12 Niwat Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1640, 10 rooms, 70 – 90 baht.
Buri Ram Sirarom (บุรีรัมย์สิรารมย์), 148 Niwat Rd., Tel. 0 4461 2504, 0 4461 1740, Fax. 0 4461 2504, 75 rooms, 450 – 1,200 baht.
Phanom Phiman (พนมพิมาน), inside Buriram Rajabhat University, Chira Rd., Tel. 0 4462 1205 – 7, Fax. 0 4462 1205, 40 rooms, 400 baht.
Wongthong (วงษ์ทอง), 512/1 Chira Rd., Tel. 0 4462 0860 – 2, Fax. 0 4462 0859, 71 rooms, 500 – 1,200 baht.
Siam (สยาม), 29/12 In Chan Narong Rd., Tel. 0 4462 5519, Fax. 0 4462 5519 press 8, 22 rooms, 400 baht.
Fueang Fa Palace Mansion (เฟื่องฟ้า พาเลซแมนชั่น) 240/9 Chira Road, Tel. 0 4461 7112, 0 4462 1265, Fax. 0 4462 1265, 38 rooms, 350-400 baht.
Diamond Grand Hotel (ไดมอนด์ แกรนด์ โฮเต็ล) 254 Soi 2 Chira Road, Tel. 0 4462 5894-5, Fax. 0 4460 2222, 64 rooms, 450-850 baht.
Mai Son Resort (ไม้สน รีสอร์ท) Buriram-Nang Rong, Tel. 0 4461 7114, 30 rooms, 300-380 baht.

Amphoe Nang Rong

Nang Rong hotel(โรงแรมนางรอง), 243 Pradit Pana Rd.,nangrong dristrict, Nangrong Buriram 31110 Tel. 0 4463 1014, 0 4463 1465, http://www.nangronghotel.com, email: info@nangronghotel.com, 28 rooms, 300 – 1100 baht.
Ban So Resort (บ้านเสาะรีสอร์ท), 34 Nang Rong – Buri Ram Rd., Tel. 08 1660 2223, 13 houses, 400 – 1,500 baht.
P. California Inter Hostel (พี แคลิฟอร์เนีย), 59/9 Sangkhakrit Rd., Tambon Nang Rong, Tel. 0 4462 2214, 08 9947 5449, www.geocities.com/california8gh, 14 rooms, 250 – 1,500 baht.
Ruean Nang Rong Resort (เรือนนางรอง รีสอร์ท), diagonally opposite the Waterworks Office, Si Kanlaya Rd., Tel. 0 4462 2385, Fax. 0 4462 2745, www.ruannangrong.com, 40 rooms, 350 – 400 baht.
Community Based Integrated Rural Development – Nang Rong or CBIRD – Nang Rong (ศูนย์พัฒนาชนบทผสมผสานนางรอง หรือศูนย์ซีเบิร์ดนางรอง), 81 Mu 6 Chok Chai – Det Udom Rd., Tambon Nong Bot, Tel. 0 4465 7145 – 7, Fax. 0 4465 7084, www.pda.or.th/nangrong, 44 rooms, 250 – 560 baht, with meeting and seminar rooms and restaurant.
Honey Inn (ฮันนี่อินน์), 8/1 Soi Si Kun, Ban Nong Ri, Tel. 0 4462 2825,

9 rooms, 150 – 350 baht.

Amphoe Non Din Daeng

Lam Nang Rong Dam’s Guesthouse (บ้านพักเขื่อนลำนางรอง), contact Lam Nang Rong Operation and Maintenance Project Office, Tel. 0 4460 6336, during office hours, 7 houses, 100 baht per person.

Amphoe Prakhon Chai

Prakhon Chai Resort (ประโคนชัยรีสอร์ท), 150 Mu 6 Chok Chai – Det Udom Rd., Tel. 0 4467 1228, 08 1955 9089, 30 rooms, 250 – 500 baht.

Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat

Ban Din Mueang Hin Resort (บ้านดิน เมืองหิน รีสอร์ท), 1 Mu 11 Ban Don Mafai, Tambon Ta Pek, Tel. 0 4462 8019, 10 rooms, 350 – 500 baht.

Amphoe Lam Plai Mat

Community Based Integrated Rural Development – Lam Plai Mat or CBIRD – Lam Plai Mat (ศูนย์พัฒนาชนบทผสมผสานลำปลายมาศ หรือศูนย์ซีเบิร์ดลำปลายมาศ), 130 Mu 13 Tambon Khok Klang, Tel. 0 4463 2004, 0 4478 2417, Fax. 0 4463 2004, 11 rooms, 100 – 800 baht.

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Amphoe Mueang Buri Ram

Chok Likhit (โชคลิขิต), 246/14 Niwat Rd., Tel. 0 4461 2665 (Isan food).
Pa Yai (ป้าใหญ่), Palat Mueang Rd., Tel. 0 4462 5514.
Maitrichit (ไมตรีจิต), 169/2-3 Sunthon Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1538 (Thai food – bakery - breakfast).
Rung Rueang Restaurant (รุ่งเรืองภัตตาคาร), 34 Niwat Rd., Tel. 0 4461 1778, 0 4461 1375 (Thai – Chinese food).
Wang Hansa (วังหรรษา), 194 Mu 1 Buri Ram – Satuek Rd., Tel. 0 4461 4394 (Thai food).
Isan (อีสาน) Palat Mueang Road, Tel. 0 4462 1832 (Isan food).

Amphoe Nang Rong

Laksana Kha Mu (ลักษณาขาหมู), 375 Chok Chai – Det Udom Rd., Tel. 0 4463 1158, 0 4463 1774 (Thai – Chinese food).
Ban Kap Tonmai (บ้านกับต้นไม้), 222/15 Chok Chai – Det Udom Rd., Tel. 0 4463 1635 (Thai – Chinese food).
Phop Suk (พบสุข), 725 Chok Chai – Det Udom Rd., Tel. 0 4463 1619 (Thai – Chinese food).
Ying Ngam (ยิ่งงำ), Tel. 0 4463 1473.
Suan Ahan Ban So (สวนอาหารบ้านเสาะ), 34 Nang Rong – Buri Ram Rd., Tel. 08 1660 2223 (Thai- Chinese food).

Amphoe Lam Plai Mat

Phoem Phun Kha Mu (เพิ่มพูนขาหมู/ เฮียอั้งม้อ), 963 – 964 Saha Nopphamat Road, Tambon Lam Plai Mat, Tel. 0 4466 0202.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 10:57, 13 February 2010 (EST)