15 March,2010 (Mon)  


 

 
Sing Buri

The province was established in l895 through a consolidation of three small towns on the bank of the Chao Phraya River north of Ang Thong. It covers an area of 822 square kilometres. The provincial capital is l42 kilometres from Bangkok.

Major Attractions

  • Wat Sawang Arom

    • This temple, situated in Amphoe Muang, is a centre of Buddha image sculpting, the technique of which was handed down from Ban Chang Lor School in Thon Buri. It is here that the collection of Nang Yai, the king of shadow play, with 300 pieces in good condition, is the most complete in Thailand.

  • Chaksi Reclining Buddha

    • This highly revered Buddha image is housed at Wat Phra Non Chaksi, three kilometres from the township. The Buddha image itself is almost 46 metres long. It is open daily to the public.

  • Wat Na Phrathat

    • This temple, first called by the villagers "Wat Hua Muang," is located west of the Chaksi Reclining Buddha in Tambon Chaksi, Amphoe Muang Sing Buri. It houses a very old Prang assumed to have been built during the ancient Khmer's glory.

  • Wat Phikun Thong

    • Known as "Wat Luang Pho Phae" among villagers, it is in Tambon Whan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chaflg, some nine kilometres from Wat Phra Non Chaksi. People from all directions like to come to this temple to pay homage to Luang Pho Phae. The main attractions are Thailand's largest sitting Buddha image called "Phra Yai Prathanphon," and the Dharma Garden, a peaceful corner for mind purification.

  • Monument of Heroes and Khai Bang Rachan Park

    • 13 kilometres away from town on the Sing Buri - Khai Bang Rachan - Suphanburi Road is an arboretum for relaxation, with a monument of the heroes of Bang Rachan. The figures on the monument refer to the villagers of Bang Rachan who performed a unique performance in Thai history in l765 through fighting against the Burmese enemy. The fortress seen in the park area is a replica from the actual ancient design. There are other important statutory monuments such as Wat Pho Kao Ton (Nine Bodhi Trees Temple), and a Vihara housing the statue of a Buddhist monk who was an outstanding leader of the Bang Rachan villagers at that time.

  • Wat Phra Prang and Noi River Kiln Site

    • This is located in Tambon Choeng Klat, Amphoe Bang Rachan, some 17 kilometres from Sing Buri township. The precinct contains a Prang assumed to be constructed during the reign of King Narai the Great. The Prang measures 60 metres high with 20 metres wide at its base. Traces of 3-4 ancient kilns dating hack to the Ayutthaya period have been found in the area nearby. Those kilns were relatively large and once produced various kinds of pottery such as jars, bowls, mortar, pots, gable tops, floor tiles, etc.

  • In-Buri National Museum

    • There are several exquisite archaeological subjects such as King Rama V's palanquin, large shadow play characters of Wat Prasuk, monk ranking ecclesiastical fans from the period of King Rama V a green stone Buddha image, an ancient sugar cane crushing machine, etc.

  • Wat Bot

    • Near the museum lies this old temple, with a very unusual construction style, e.g. using iron rails as the core of the lower part. The entire chapel is made of wood with splendid crafts-mans hip on its carved door and window panels.