Buriram event weekends: what to do between sessions
A provincial city in Isan with the Chang circuit and stadium, and Khmer temple ruins nearby.
Events we cover in Buriram
Arriving
Buriram airport (BFV) has daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (1 hour). Trains from Bangkok take 6 to 7 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Buriram town | Local hotels; book early for MotoGP. |
| Mid-range | Amari Buriram United | Hotel next to the stadium. |
| Splurge | Nakhon Ratchasima | Bigger city 2 hours away. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Buriram Mansion
- Mid-range: Amari Buriram United
- Splurge: Centara Korat
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Chang Arena tours.
Rainy-day backups
- Buriram Castle mall.
Free things to do
- Khao Kradong forest park.
Getting around
- Songthaews and tuk-tuks in town; shuttles to the circuit.