Originally called ‘Nakhon
Roi Prang’ (Hundred Prang City), the
province boasts of having the most Khmer
stone sanctuaries, most of which are concentrated
in the southern part, with magnificent Phanom
Rung Stone Sanctuary being a popular tourist
attraction and the most beautiful example
of Khmer architecture in Thailand. And no
wonder, since this province bordering present
day Cambodia was once a prosperous Khmer
city. The modern name of Buri Ram
means “city of peace”. It is
one of the largest and most populated provinces
in Isan (the northeastern region).
Buri Ram is 410 kilometres from Bangkok.
It has an area of 10,321 square kilometres.
The province is divided into the following districts:
Muang Buri Ram, Nang Rong, Lam Plai Mat, Prakhon
Chai, Phutthaisong, Satuek, Krasang, Ban Kruat,
Khu Mueang, Lahan Sai, Nong Ki, Pakham, Na Pho,
Nong Hong, Phlapphla Chai, Huai Rat, Non Suwan,
Chaloem Phra Kiat, Chamni, Non Din Daeng, Chaloem
Phra Kiat, Ban Mai Chaiyaphot, Ban Dan, and
Khaen Dong.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts
Huai Rat 12 kilometres
Krasang 32 kilometres
Lam Plai Mat 32 kilometres
Khu Muang 33 kilometres
Satuek 40 kilometres
Phlapphla Chai 40 kilometres
Nang Rong 54 kilometres
Nong Hong 60 kilometres
Prakhon Chai 44 kilometres
Phutthaisong 64 kilometres
Non Suwan 40 kilometres
Ban Kruat 66 kilometres
Chaloem Phra Kiat 68 kilometres
Na Pho 78 kilometres
Pakham 78 kilometres
Nong Ki 83 kilometres
Lahan Sai 100 kilometres
Non Din Daeng 92 kilometres
Chamni 70 kilometres
Ban Mai Chaiyaphot 85 kilometres
Ban Dan 15 kilometres
Khaen Dong 56 kilometres
