Buriram is one of largest and most populated province in Thailand, about 410 km from Bangkok and situated in North-East (Isan) with several extinct volcanoes around the province. Buriram Province is the location a number of archaeological discoveries of pre-historic human habitation and ancient ruins from the Dvaravati period (6th-11th centuries C.E.) The most important historical evidence found includes more than 60 sandstone sanctuaries scattered around the area. There are also discoveries of important Khmer pottery kiln sites that date back to the 10th – 13th centuries and Buriram contains abundant sandstone sanctuaries built by the Khmer Kingdom at Angkor, including Phanom Rung, easily Thailand's most stunning Khmer monument.
Although, in the town has limited attractions and activities for visitors, the provincial countryside is filled with ancient ruins, many of which are no more than rubble, but include the Khmer sanctuary of Phanom Rung, one of the best preserved Angkorian temples in Southeast Asia and a premier destination for witnessing sunrises and sunsets when the sun is aligned with the doorways of the temple.
Borders
North : Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham and Surin
East : Surin
South : Sakaeo and Democratic Kampuchea
West : Nakhon Rachasim