Buriram

[bignok]

Looking at 3 nights in Buriram. Any tips on restaurants or things to do beside Phanom Rung. With gf so not looking at girly bars. Live music be cool though.

[Isan Farang]

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[RandiRona]

Generated by Bing Chatgpt.

Day 1: Arrive in Buriram and check in to your hotel. You can explore the city center and visit some of its attractions, such as the Buriram Castle, a replica of an ancient Khmer fortress that houses a museum, a park and a market; the Romburi Park, a green space with a lake and a fountain; and the City Pillar Shrine, a sacred site with a golden spire. In the evening, you can enjoy the nightlife on Walking Street, a weekend night market with food stalls, live music and local products.

Day 2: Rent a car or a motorcycle and drive to the Phanom Rung Historical Park, about 60 km (37 mi) from Buriram. This is the largest and most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, built between the 10th and 13th centuries on top of an extinct volcano. You can admire the stunning architecture and sculptures of this Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and walk along the processional walkway flanked by sandstone pillars and bridges with five-headed nagas (mythical serpents). After exploring Phanom Rung, you can visit another nearby Khmer temple, Prasat Hin Meuang Tam, which is smaller but equally impressive. This temple has a rectangular layout with five towers and four ponds surrounded by lotus flowers. You can see many carvings of Hindu gods and mythical creatures on the lintels and pediments of this temple.

Day 3: If you are a soccer fan, you can catch a game at the Chang Arena, the home stadium of Buriram United FC, one of the most successful teams in Thailand. The stadium has a capacity of 32,600 spectators and is nicknamed “Thunder Castle” because of its imposing design. You can also visit the Chang International Circuit, a motorsport race track that hosts various events such as MotoGP, Super GT and Asian Le Mans Series. If you prefer nature and adventure, you can head to the Lam Nang Rong Dam, a large reservoir that offers scenic views and water activities such as boating, fishing and kayaking. You can also hike or bike around the dam and see some wildlife such as birds, monkeys and deer.

[RandiRona]

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Here is a list of some of the most popular attractions in Buriram:

• Phanom Rung Historical Park (Prasat Hin Phanom Rung): The largest and most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, built between the 10th and 13th centuries on top of an extinct volcano^Ad12.
• Prasat Hin Meuang Tam: Another ancient Khmer temple with a rectangular layout, five towers and four ponds surrounded by lotus flowers².
• Wat Khao Angkhan Temple: An ancient Khmer temple that resembles Angkor Wat or an Aztec structure, with a main tower, four porches and many carvings of Hindu gods and mythical creatures^Ad12.
• Khao Kradong Forest Park: A green space with a lake and a fountain, where you can climb up to the top of an extinct volcano and see a big shiny Buddha statue with a viewing deck for sweeping views of the surroundings^Ad12.
• Chang International Circuit: A race track that hosts various events such as MotoGP, Super GT and Asian Le Mans Series. You can watch some races or even try driving on the track yourself^Ad12.
• Chang Arena: The home stadium of Buriram United FC, one of the most successful teams in Thailand. The stadium has a capacity of 32,600 spectators and is nicknamed “Thunder Castle” because of its imposing design²³.
• Buriram Castle: A replica of an ancient Khmer fortress that houses a museum, a park and a market^Ad12.
• Night Bazaar: A weekend night market with food stalls, live music and local products²³.
• Play La Plean: A family-friendly amusement park with rides, games and shows³.
• Lam Nang Rong Dam: A large reservoir that offers scenic views and water activities such as boating, fishing and kayaking².
• Buriram Monsters Fishing Park: A fishing park where you can catch various species of fish such as redtail catfish, aligator gar, edmerald catfish and savay⁴².
• Wat Pa Khao Noi: A religious site with a reclining Buddha statue².
• King Rama I Monument: A monument of an elephant being ridden into battle by King Rama I, located in the center of the largest roundabout in Buriram².
• Lower Northeastern Cultural Centre: A museum that showcases the culture and history of the lower northeastern region of Thailand²³.
• Rao Su Monument: A monument that commemorates the people who sacrificed their lives for democracy in Thailand².

I hope this list gives you an overview of the places to visit in Buriram. You can choose the ones that interest you the most and plan your trip accordingly. Have fun! ????

[bignok]

Big list! Thanks. Google maps shows them. Was looking for local tips.

[setbkk]

How about doing your own research? Not hard to do.

[sidjameson]

3 hours ago, bignok said:

Big list! Thanks. Google maps shows them. Was looking for local tips.

So you'd rather have a tip from one member of a grumpy old man's website than from chatgpt which scoured the entire internet and condensed a thousand guys recommendations? ????

[NanLaew]

37 minutes ago, sidjameson said:

So you'd rather have a tip from one member of a grumpy old man's website than from chatgpt which scoured the entire internet and condensed a thousand guys recommendations? ????

How do you know that @Isan Farang is a grumpy old man? Did you ask ChatGPT?

 

With regard to @setbkk, judging by their helpful post, probably a good chance of being a grumpy old man.

[Lemsta69]

48 minutes ago, sidjameson said:

So you'd rather have a tip from one member of a grumpy old man's website than from chatgpt which scoured the entire internet and condensed a thousand guys recommendations? ????

"ChatGPT is not connected to the internet, and it can occasionally produce incorrect answers. It has limited knowledge of world and events after 2021 and may also occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content."

 

https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6783457-what-is-chatgpt

[NanLaew]

34 minutes ago, Lemsta69 said:

1 hour ago, sidjameson said:

So you'd rather have a tip from one member of a grumpy old man's website than from chatgpt which scoured the entire internet and condensed a thousand guys recommendations? ????

"ChatGPT is not connected to the internet, and it can occasionally produce incorrect answers. It has limited knowledge of world and events after 2021 and may also occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content."

 

https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6783457-what-is-chatgpt

So with its "incorrect answers... limited knowledge..." and "harmful instructions or biased content..." it's all a bit like Aseannow and other chat forums then?

 

I see.

[Lemsta69]

27 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

So with its "incorrect answers... limited knowledge..." and "harmful instructions or biased content..." it's all a bit like Aseannow and other chat forums then?

 

I see.

nah ChatGPT will never be as awesome as Aseannow ... it's been programmed not to call you an idiot when you ask a question and it doesn't leave sad and confused emojis to try and annoy you. one out of five stars ????

[Thailand J]

I stopped by Buriram for a night in Dec on my way N.

Had lunch at Sida Grilled Chicken at the new location. Had some meatballs at the railroad station. Took a few pics at Chang stadium. Dinner and show at Tawandang, can be very loud so i sat far from the stage.

[bignok]

I got ideas already but first hand experience is better. Doesnt matter. 

[buick]

bamboo bar used to be popular but i haven't been in a few years.  there are some bar/restaurants near the big circle with the Rama I monument.  two are across from the green hotel buriram.  one is kind of upscale and the one next door is less so and has a larger outdoor area.  lots of tables outside, hard to miss as you drive by.  back to the side of the street where green hotel is, on one side of green hotel is another little complex that has a place called 'lighthouse'.  and on the other side of green hotel is an open area that has a 'walking street' type thing set up a couple nights a week.  i can't remember which nights.  i think monday is one.