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Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocket
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/04/2026
» BURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. Passenger numbers at Buri Ram Railway Station rose by 30% compared to previous festival periods.
Vaping, kratom blamed for students' hospitalisation
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are in critical condition after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years. One doctor said their lungs were now severely damaged, while the government has warned parents to keep an eye out for pod toys that mimic cute Japanese anime characters and are becoming popular among young people.
Thai students critical after vaping and kratom overuse
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 21/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are reportedly in critical condition in hospital after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years, according to a doctor who says their lungs have been severely damaged.
Indonesians escape blazing car in Buri Ram
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/12/2023
» BURI RAM: Five members of an Indonesian car racing team escaped unhurt after a rented car they were travelling in caught fire while stopping for a red light in Muang district on Friday.
Buri Ram shuts down all entertainment venues amid Covid surge
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/02/2022
» BURI RAM: Authorities have ordered the closure of all service venues and restaurants with musical entertainment after more than 300 Covid-19 cases were linked to these venues.
Foreign monk dies due to 'exhaustion'
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 03/10/2021
» A 67-year-old monk from Luxembourg died at a temple in Nang Rong district of Buri Ram early on Saturday, with his death believed to have been caused by over-exertion from carrying sandbags to block floods.
Dodged quarantine leads to village's lockdown
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 19/08/2021
» BURI RAM: A village in Phlapphlachai district has been sealed off and a Covid-19 outbreak confirmed after local health workers learned that an old woman had concealed the fact her daughter and son-in-law were visiting from Bangkok.
Mum seeks justice for 'raped' girls
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 05/06/2021
» BURI RAM: A poor woman in Satuk district has sought help for her two autistic daughters, one allegedly raped by a relative awaiting ordination and the other by an elderly stranger.
Mother seeks help for raped autistic daughters
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 04/06/2021
» BURIRAM: A poor woman in Satuk district has sought help for her two autistic daughters, one raped by a relative awaiting ordination and the other by an elderly stranger.
3 summonsed for severely assaulting world-renowned dancer
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 27/12/2020
» BURI RAM: Police summonsed three young men aged 20-23 for allegedly assaulting a native of this northeastern province, a man renowned as a dancer and who received an award at an international cheerleading championship.