There's more ethnic Kmer/Thais that saturate Surin than of Buriram.
One could even make a case that Sisaket has more of an Khmer ethnic feel than of Buriram.
Oh it's there - in droves.
The most censored, restricted, suppressed and propagandized culture in the world. No other is even close.
All the while most slumber to the reality.
Or even granting bail [a more common approach with most everything these days] if the authorities are concerned with the individual to take flight. Why do they authorize/offer bail situations for what might be considered heinous crimes?
The original Beer Chang was almost nasty.....it was suggested that it might've been a rice beer or spiked with Lao Khao.
The good old days - saam quat loy baht.
During this same period, they distributed a much higher priced "Chang Export", which was quite a delightful Euro-style real beer. Discontinued for some time.
Just recently [last 6-7 years], they changed the recipe for Chang domestic - as it now resembles a tasty and rich lager that is quite enjoyable. About the same alcohol percentage as the old Chang rot gut.
Of course. Well understood by most that the Policing Mafia operate as they will controlling gambling circles, lotteries, bars, restaurants, assorted market places and other revenue enhancing endeavors.
For ages.