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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.
Harvester shortage hurting border rice farmers
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 20/11/2025
» BURI RAM - Rice farmers in Ban Kruat district bordering Cambodia are worriedly waiting for harvesters as they race to bring in the crop, as high demand and border tensions have led to a shortage of equipment and operators.
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.
Typhoon obscures spectacular sunrise at temple in northeast Thailand
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 08/09/2024
» BURI RAM: While wreaking havoc elsewhere in Asia, Typhoon Yagi also caused cloudy skies to obscure the usual phenomenal view of sunrise at the ancient Phanom Rung temple in Buri Ram on Sunday morning.
Cannabis fair sees overwhelming demand
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 13/06/2022
» BURI RAM: Demand for cannabis seedlings exceeded supplies at a cannabis fair in Muang district over the weekend.