Singburi, Thailand
Overview:
Sing Buri is an interesting town of 142 kms. north of
Bangkok and was probably founded in pre-historical period. In
the reign of King Rama V through consolidation of 3 small towns
located on the bank of The Chao Phraya River north of Ang Thong.
The three small towns, Sing Buri, In Buri and Phrom Buri, were
then established as a new town on the west of the Chao Phraya
River named as Sing buri. Sing
Buri currently occupies an area of 841.40 square kilometers and
is administratively divided into 6 districts, Muang Sing Buri,
In Buri, Bang Rachan, Khai Bang Rachan, Phrom Buri and Tha
Chang.
Boundary
North-Connects with Chainat and Nakhon Sawan
Provinces.
South-Connects with Ang Thong Provinces.
East-Connects with Lopburi Provinces.
West-Connects with Chainat and Suphan Buri Provinces.
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Distances from Amphoe Muang to
neighbouring Amphoes: |
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Sao
Hai
Kaeng Khoi
Chaloem Phra Kiat
Nong Khae
Nong Saeng
Phra Phutthabat
Wihan Daeng
Ban Mo
Muak Lek
Nong Don
Don Phut
Wang Muang |
8
kilometres
15 kilometres
20 kilometres
21 kilometres
25 kilometres
28 kilometres
28 kilometres
30 kilometres
38 kilometres
38 kilometres
42 kilometres
64 kilometres |
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Distances from Saraburi to
neighbouring provinces: |
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Lop
Buri
Nakhon Nayok
Prachin Buri
Nakhon Ratchasima |
46
kilometres
58 kilometres
86 kilometres
152 kilometres |
How to get there:
By Car
From Bangkok, take
Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) to the traffic roundabout at
Bang Pa- In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and then turn right
to Mittraphap Road, which is some 60 kilometers from
Saraburi town.
By Bus
There are many daily regular buses and air-conditioned
coaches from the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on
Kamphaeng Phet II Road. Call
: 0-2537-8055 for more information.
By Train
From Bangkok Railway
Station (Hua Lamphong), there are daily Bangkok-Saraburi
trains. A stop at Kaeng Khoi and Muak Lek could also be
made. Call the Travel Service Bureau at
0-2223-7010 or 0-2223-7020
for more information.
Attractions:
Old
Court and City Hall
These two
European style buildings are located on Wilaichit Road by
the Chao Phraya River in the town. Both are constructed at
the same period, some 90 years ago during the reign of King
Rama V. They are still in perfect condition.
Wat
Sawang Arom
This temple is situated in the town. It is a centre for
Buddha image sculpture. The technique was handed down from
the Ban Cha Lo School in Thon Buri. A collection of 300 Nang
Yai or shadow play figures at this temple is considered the
most complete in Thailand.
Wat
Phra Non Chaksi
This temple is 4 kms. south of the town along the Sing Buri-Suphan
Buri route. It houses a huge Sukhothai-style reclining
Buddha image, which is revered by the local people and
renowned for its large size, almost 46 metres long.
Wat
Na Phrathat
This temple, first called "Wat Hua Muang" by the villagers,
is located 1 km. west of Wat Phra Non Chaksi. It houses an
ancient brick pagoda which was was built during the ancient
Khmer's glory. The pagoda was later renovated during during
the early Ayutthaya period. This area is assumed to have
been the ancient site of Sing Buri.
Wat
Phikun Thong
This temple in Tambon Wihan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chang, is 9 kms.
from Wat Phra Non Chakis. Visitors come here top pay homage
to the statue of Luang Pho Phae, a famous former abbot of
the temple. The temple also houses Thailand's largest
sitting Buddha image, 23 metres wide and 42 metres high,
made of concrete and decorated with golden mosaic.
Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes
This is situated in Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, 13 kms.
southwest of the town on Route No. 3032. The statue refer to
the villagers of Bang Rachan who bravely fought against the
Burmese army in 1765 during the reign of King Ekkathat of
Ayutthaya. In spite of many more troops than the villagers,
the Burmese had to make eight attacks before the villagers
were defeated due to their shortage of weapons.
Wat
Pho Kao Ton
This temple is near the Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes. It
was the base where the Bang Rachan villagers resisted the
Burmese attacks. A replica of the ancient fortress,
identical to the original was constructed. In a chapel,
there is a statue of Phra Achaan Thammachot who was both a
monk and a leader of the Bang Rachan's heroes.
Wat
Phra Prange and Ancient Kilns
This ancient site is located in Tambon Choeng Klat, Amphoe
Bang Rachan 17 km west of the the town. The temple contains
an old pagoda of the Lop Buri style assumed to have been
constructed during the reign of King Naria the Great The
pagoda measures 15 metres high and has some Buddha images at
its base. Not far from the pagoda, 3-4 ruined ancient kilns
have been discovered. They were used for firing earthenware
during the Ayutthaya period. The kilns were relatively large
and once produced jars, bowls, mortars, pots, gable tops,
and floor tiles.
In
Buri National Museum
This museum is situated inside a temple called Wat Bot. It
exhibits several old objects such as king Rama V's
palanquin, large shadow play figures, various styles of "
Phat Yot" (monk ranking ecclesiastical fans), a Green Stone
Buddha Image, and an ancient sugar cane crushing machine.
Wat
Bot
This is an old temple constructed in an unusual style having
iron rails as the core of the lower part. The window and
door panels of the chapel were carved exquisitely by the
best artisan of Sing Buri, a man by the name of Chuen
Hathakosol, who devoted 10 years of his life doing this
piece of work.
Local Products:
The snakehead
mullet caught in Sing Buri, known as "Pla Chon Mae La" is
noted for its large size and quality flesh. Many local
restaurants along Highway No. 32 serve delicious fish menus,
such as baked fish with broiled vegetable steamed and
grilled fish.
Famous local
product of Sing Buri include "Khanome" or Chinese cake made
in Amphoe In Buri and "Kun Chiang" or Chinese style pork
sausage which is available in the town.
Bamboo
wickerwork and products made from palm leaves are produced
at Ban Ranam, Mu 6, Tambon Chai Nam Rai, Amphoe In Buri.
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