Sing Buri is 142 kms. north of Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was established in the year 1895 during the reign of King Rama V through a consolidation of three small riverside towns including Sing Buri, In Buri and Phrom Buri. Attractions 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 Bang Chang 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 – 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 built during the ancient Khmer’s glory. The pagoda was later renovated 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 Chaksi. Visitors come here to 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. 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 the statue of Phra Achaan Thammachot, who was both a monk and a leader of the Bang Rachan’s heroes. Wat Phra Prang and Ancient Kilns – 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 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 serve delicious fish menus, such as baked fish with broiled vegetables, steamed and grilled fish. Famous local products of Sing Buri include “Khanom Pia” 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, Tambon Chi Nam Rai, Amphoe In Buri.
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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.
The statues
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.
This ancient site is located
in Tambon Choeng Klat, Amphoe Bang Rachan, 17 km. west of the
town. The temple contains an old pagoda of the Lop Buri style
assumed to have been constructed during the reign of King Narai
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.
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.