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Long queues continue for even pricier fuel
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 26/03/2026
» BURI RAM — Motorists, farmers and truck drivers in Ban Kruat border district of this northeastern province continued to queue at petrol stations on Thursday despite another 6‑baht price hike, saying they have no choice but to refuel to sustain their livelihoods.
Unexploded shells delay villagers' return
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Authorities are intensifying operations to remove unexploded artillery shells and other munitions after weeks of cross-border fire from Cambodian forces left civilian areas littered with dangerous ordnance.
Evacuees call for end to border war before New Year
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 15/12/2025
» BURI RAM - Evacuees are calling on the government to urgently resolve the border conflict, prevent further Cambodian incursions and bring an end to the fighting before the New Year as a “gift” to those most affected - people who live along the border.
Rush for used winter-wear as Buriram shivers through cold snap
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 19/11/2025
» BURIRAM - The onset of,cold weather has sent budget-conscious shoppers across the province heading to local markets and night bazaars in search of bargain secondhand jackets and sweaters.
Nearly 150k households receive relief
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 07/10/2025
» Nearly 150,000 households displaced by clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops along the border have begun receiving relief payments from the government, though many recipients say the amount is simply not enough to cover their losses, especially if fresh clashes erupt.
Cross-border trade at Buri Ram crossing plummets
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 13/06/2025
» BURI RAM: Cross-border trade at the Sai Taku crossing in Ban Kruat district has plummeted with a sharp drop in the number of crossers following the enforcement of restricted operating hours amid border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Hotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decried
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Ministry of Labour is investigating a five-star hotel that allegedly fired one of its employees who had to take time off work to take care of her dying mother.
Donors raise B5.9m for 4-year-old girl and blind grandma
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 15/06/2023
» BURI RAM: Donors have contributed a total of 5.9 million baht in cash and essential items to support a four-year-old girl who lives alone with her blind grandmother in a dilapidated shack filled with holes in Huai Rat district.
Ill man gets 1st ID card at age 48
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 14/08/2022
» BURI RAM: Following 30 years of unsuccessful pleas with officialdom, a 48-year-old man has received his first-ever identity card after media publicised his case.
Elephant-riding Buri Ram 5th grader goes viral
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 16/07/2022
» BURI RAM: A fifth grade student in Satuek district has become a social media celebrity after switching to the family elephant for her daily commute to school to save fuel costs.