Buriram province
Buriram
บุรีรัมย์ (Thai) มฺืงแปะ (Northern Khmer) | |
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Clockwise from top: Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chang Arena, Khao Kradong Forest Park, Romburi Park, Lam Nang Rong Dam, Prasat Muang Tam | |
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| Mottoes: เมืองปราสาทหิน ถิ่นภูเขาไฟ ผ้าไหมสวย รวยวัฒนธรรม เลิศล้ำเมืองกีฬา ("Town of stone castles. Land of volcanoes. Beautiful silk. Rich in culture. Superb sports city") | |
Map of Thailand highlighting Buriram province | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Capital | Buriram |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Piya Pijnam |
| • PAO Chief Executive | Phusit Lekudakorn |
| Area | |
• Total | 10,080 km2 (3,890 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 17th |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 1,566,308 |
| • Rank | 7th |
| • Density | 155/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 24th |
| Human Achievement Index | |
| • HAI (2022) | 0.6136 "low" Ranked 72nd |
| GDP | |
| • Total | baht 84 billion (US$2.7 billion) (2019) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 31xxx |
| Calling code | 044 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-31 |
| Vehicle registration | บุรีรัมย์ |
| Website | buriram bpao |
Buriram province (Thai: จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์, RTGS: Changwat Buri Ram, pronounced [tɕāŋ.wàt bū.rīː.rām]) is one of Thailand's seventy-seven provinces (changwat) and lies in lower northeastern Thailand, also called Isan. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise) Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, and Surin. The name "Buriram" means 'city of happiness'.