Buri Ram pulls out the stops

[georgefromcanada]

Thailand March 22, 2018 11:50

By The Nation



Buri Ram province, in cooperation with the Fine Arts Department and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is organising the annual Phanom Rung Historical Park Festival 2018 from March 30 to April 1.


The event is usually held every first weekend of April to celebrate the unusual phenomenon when the rays of the rising sun shine through all of the Khmer temple’s 15 doorways at the same time.

This awe-inspiring spectacle takes place four times a year at the Phanom Rung Sanctuary and is believed to bring great blessings upon everyone who is there to witness it. For wanting to see it this year must be present at the sanctuary on April 3-5.

Several other activities will also take place as part of the event, including a dimensional mapping light and sound show and a special light show highlighting the legend of Phanom Rung Sanctuary, a ritual to worship the gods and celestial beings, as well as a grand procession and Apsara dance performances.


Local arts and crafts as well as souvenirs and a wide range of local cuisine will be on sale at the traditional-style flea market.

Other attractions to explore include Muang Tam Sanctuary in Prakhon Chai district, Wat Khao Angkarn – the Buddhist temple on an extinct volcano, the silk and cotton weaving village of Tambon Charoensuk, and Lamnangrong dam of Non Din Daeng.

Another place of interest in Buri Ram is the i-Mobile Stadium (Thunder Castle), which is currently the largest football stadium in Thailand and a new magnet attracting visitors to Buri Ram. This 32,600-seat football stadium is owned by the Thai Premier League club Buriram United. Also not to be missed is the Chang International Circuit, which will host the MotoGP 2018 in October.

This year’s event joins the action-packed Thailand Tourism Year 2018, which promotes the time-honoured cultural events and festivals, as well as helping to spread tourism income to the local communities across the country.

For more information, call the TAT Surin Office (044) 514 447-8, or 1672, email: tatsurin@tat.or.th, or visit www.TourismThailand.org/surin.



Has anyone gotten up to see the sun rise through the 15 doors and received the great blessings?

 

[Prakhonchai Nick]

It enough to watch the sunrise through the bedroom window, followed by a coffee, without travelling 22kms to see it. I have blessinge aplenty

 

[CO-CO]

It enough to watch the sunrise through the bedroom window, followed by a coffee, without travelling 22kms to see it. I have blessinge aplenty

That comment is on par with the people who said "I have see enough temples in my time, I don't need to see Angkor Wat"...



You can watch Thai totty from your bedroom window, but it doesn't stop you traveling 66 km to find it....

 

[Coffee]

Good 'un CoCo 555...ahh Nick, what are friends for ?

(Now your turn to talk about large hands and feet.)

 

[Ivor the Engine]

Good 'un CoCo 555...ahh Nick, what are friends for ?

(Now your turn to talk about large hands and feet.)

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[Prakhonchai Nick]

That comment is on par with the people who said "I have see enough temples in my time, I don't need to see Angkor Wat"...

Having seen Angkor Wat - the real thing, several times it is something of a waste spending valuable time seeing something somewhat inferior.

 

[Ivor the Engine]

Having seen Angkor Wat - the real thing, several times it is something of a waste spending valuable time seeing something somewhat inferior.

Very true and after seeing it a few times, that’s enough for me, but im always happy to have another trip to SR.


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[CO-CO]

Having seen Angkor Wat - the real thing, several times it is something of a waste spending valuable time seeing something somewhat inferior.

That is like saying that one of Alan the Builder's 2 bed houses is inferior to a one his 4 bed houses.

 

[nomad97]

I would far rather pay 150 Baht to see a 15-doorway mini Khmer Phanom Rung Wat than spend a small fortune to see Ankor Wat. Besides, I doubt that my '2-pins' would carry me the distance for the marathon walk around to see the real thing. LOL

 

[Merlin]

I would far rather pay 150 Baht to see a 15-doorway mini Khmer Phanom Rung Wat than spend a small fortune to see Ankor Wat. Besides, I doubt that my '2-pins' would carry me the distance for the marathon walk around to see the real thing. LOL

Good practice for puppy-walking though

 

[CO-CO]

I would far rather pay 150 Baht to see a 15-doorway mini Khmer Phanom Rung Wat than spend a small fortune to see Ankor Wat. Besides, I doubt that my '2-pins' would carry me the distance for the marathon walk around to see the real thing. LOL

With a man with the size of electric bill that you create, I wouldn't call $37 a small fortune.

 

[Yorky]

With a man with the size of electric bill that you create, I wouldn't call $37 a small fortune.

Although I would suggest that the treck is somewhat arduous for members of our age.

 

[Yorky]

With a man with the size of electric bill that you create, I wouldn't call $37 a small fortune.

And in @nomad97 's case the $37.00 would need to be multiplied by 4.

Being away from the house for a few days may reduce the electric bill a little though.

 

[nomad97]

And in @nomad97 's case the $37.00 would need to be multiplied by 4.

Being away from the house for a few days may reduce the electric bill a little though.

It certainly would! Talking of which, we saved electricity all afternoon today, lounging around the pool and supping ice cold beer in Lamduan. Must say, I am really impressed with their 'new' extension. They now have an additional large 'beach' pool together with another beginners pool. Lots of covered seating and tables with fans. Very enjoyable with food and beer yet less than $37 for a family of four.

 

[nomad97]

Good practice for puppy-walking though

That's why I have a 5 year old Labrador. She can walk the youngster.

 

[CO-CO]

It certainly would! Talking of which, we saved electricity all afternoon today, lounging around the pool and supping ice cold beer in Lamduan. Must say, I am really impressed with their 'new' extension. They now have an additional large 'beach' pool together with another beginners pool. Lots of covered seating and tables with fans. Very enjoyable with food and beer yet less than $37 for a family of four.

Some 'old ruins' there as well Nomad ??

 

[nomad97]

Some 'old ruins' there as well Nomad ??

Yes, I was there if that is what you are implying, you young whippersnapper. I thought I was like Moby Dick beating up the pool if you ask me. Perhaps I was mistaken. Maybe I looked more like a beached whale waiting for the tide to refloat.