Khao Phanom Rung Fair takes place in April when the sunrise amazingly shines through all the 15 doorways of the sanctuary, bringing out the true splendour of the site and confirming the unmatched skills of the sanctuary's builders. Such a spectacular event occurs only at Phanom Rung. Activities include a procession like that in Khmer times and a light-and-sound show.

Boat race is held every first Saturday of November when the Mun River is at its fullest. Teams from Buri Ram and other provinces race in front of Satuek District Office to find the champion of the Mun.

Isan Kite Festival is held in the first weekend of December. Northeastern monsoon winds blow strongly during the harvesting season, signalling the beginning of the cool season in Thailand. A popular local pastime is when kites are flown in the villages. This sport has a long history and to preserve it, a contest is held to find the best kites called Wao Aek. The winner is judged from the design, the sound it makes and the flying style.

Buriram Sirarom :: 148 Niwat Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 2504, 0 4461 1740 Fax 0 4461 2504] :: :: 450-1,200 baht

C-Bird :: 140 Mu 6 Chok Chai-Det Udom Road, Tambon Nong Bot Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4465 7145-7 Fax: 0 4465 7145-6] :: :: 300-450 baht

Chai Charoen :: 114-116 Niwat Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 1559] :: :: 120-180 baht

Grand Hotel :: 137 Niwat Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 1089, 0 4461 1179, 0 4461 1938 Fax: 0 4461 2358] :: :: 200-340 baht

Honey Inn :: 8/1 Soi Sikun, Ban Nong Ri Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4462 4057] :: :: 50 baht

Kasemsuk :: 41 Prachasanti Road Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4463 1039] :: :: 150-250 baht

Lam Nang Rong Dam :: Contact Lam Nang Rong Dam Office in advance Amphoe Non Din Daeng [0 4460 6336] :: ::

Nang Rong :: 70/25 Pradit Pana Road Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4463 1014] :: :: 100-400 baht

Niwat :: 89/10-12 Niwat Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 1640] :: :: 70-90 baht

Phanom Piman :: Ratjabhat Institute, Chira Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4462 1205-7, 0 44611221 Fax: 04461 2858] :: :: 400 baht

Phanomrung Resort :: 83 Mu 1 Tambon Ta Pek, 1 km. before Phanomrung Historical Park Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4463 1231] :: :: 500-1,300 baht

Rangsan :: Chanthep Road Amphoe Nang Rong [Tel: 0 4462 4145, 0 4464 6093, 0 4463 1123] :: :: 200-450 baht

Siam :: 29/12 In Chan Narong Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4462 5519] :: :: 495 baht

Thai Hotel :: 38/1 Romburi Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 1112, 0 4461 1132 Fax: 0 4461 1112, 0 4461 1132] :: :: 180-460 baht

Thep Nakhon :: 139 Sunthonthep Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 3401-2 Fax: 0 4461 3400] :: :: 350-700 baht

Wong Thong :: 512/1 Chira Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4461 2540, 0 4462 0860-2 Fax: 0 4462 0859] :: :: 540-1,400 baht

Kung Heng Bakery :: 65 Niwat Rd., Tel: 0-4461-1279, 0-4461-2805

Thai San guan Bakery :: 179/8 Sunthorn Thep Rd., Tel: 0-4461-1167

Tu Mu Hao Food Court (Thai food) :: Buriram-Nang Rong Rd., Tel: 0-4461-2877

Ah Sung :: Thanee Rd., Tel: 0-4461-4286

Laksana Pork Leg :: 226 Moo 5, Amphoe Nang Rong, Tel: 0-4463-1158, 0-4463-1774

Ban Sor Food Court :: 34 Nang Rong-Buriram Rd., Amphoe Nang Rong, Tel: 0-4463-1363

Versailles :: 33/5 Palad Muang Rd., Tel: 0-4461-1420

Pornpen Restaurant :: 30/3 Romburi Rd., Tel: 0-4461-1553

Ploy Restaurant :: 37/1-5 Romburi Rd., Tel: 0-4461-3747

Buriram Duck Noodle :: 18/11 Palad Muang Rd., Tel: 0-4461-1698

:: By bus

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No. 226 to Buri Ram, a total distance of 384 kilometres.

Buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Buri Ram every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more information.

From Buri Ram Bus Terminal, there are buses running to Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Surin, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok. Call Buri Ram Bus Terminal at 0 4461 2534 for more information.

Regular trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station (1690, 0 2223 7010-20) to Buri Ram every day.

Air Andaman provides daily flight services from Bangkok to Buri Ram, except on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0-2996-9119 or view their website at Air Andaman.

Thai Airways has regular flights servicing the Bangkok-Buri Ram route every Tuesdays and Saturdays. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0-2280-0060, 0-2628-2000 or view their website at Thai Airways. The Buri Ram airport is at Amphoe Satuek, 40 kilometres north of the town.