Buriram is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise) Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham and Surin. To the south-east it borders Oddar Meancheay of Cambodia. The name Buriram means City of happiness.
Buriram is located at the southern end of the Khorat Plateau, with several extinct volcanoes around the province.
