:: Khai Bang Rachan

Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes This is situated in Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, 13 kms. southwest of the town on Route No. 3032. 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.

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 Achan Thammachot, who was both a monk and a leader of the Bang Rachan's heroes

:: Festival

Khai Bang Rachan Hero Day  is usually held between February 4-6 at the Khai Bang Rachan Park. Activities include homage rituals to pay homage to the sculpture of Phra Achan Thammachot, historical about the heroes of Bang Rachan accompanied by Light and Sound Presentation, together with local entertainment and exhibition of Sing Buri's products.

  Traditional Boat Race is held yearly in S eptember on the Chao Phraya River in front of the old town hall. This exciting and colourful event attracts entries from many provinces vieing for the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy.   Sing Buri Fish-Eating and Red Cross Fair Being close to many natural water ways, Sing Buri is well known for abundant fish particularly the Mae La catfish. The province is also where the Khrua Hua Pa recipe originated. The fair features some of Song Buri's best culinary creation, usually held in late December e ach year

:: Hotels and accommodation

  • Chao Phraya Garden :: 184/13 Sing Buri-Lop Buri Road Amphoe Muang [0 3651 1348, 0 3651 1957 Fax: 0 3651 1348] :: :: 120-700 baht
  • Chao Phraya Hotel :: 949/35-37 Khun San Road Amphoe Muang [0 3651 1776, 0 3651 1348] :: :: 120-240 baht
  • City :: 151/30 Sing Buri - Lop Buri Road Amphoe Muang [0 3651 1189, 0 3651 2254] :: :: 180-600 baht
  • Sing Buri Hotel :: 882/18 Khun San Road Amphoe Muang [0 3651 1752, 0 3651 1653] :: :: 190-600 baht
  • Sing Buri Palace :: 982/9 Wilaichit Road Amphoe Muang [0 3652 0159, 0 3652 0904, 0 3653 0717 Fax: 0 3652 0159] :: :: 825-3,000 baht
  • Rung A-Run Resort :: 139 Mu. 3, Sing Buri - Ang Thong Road, Tambon Rong Chang Amphoe Phrom Buri [0 3659 9111] :: :: 500-700 baht  
:: Restaurants
  • Charoen Tip :: 153/12 Nai Tan Rd., Bang Phutsa, Tel: 0-3651-1293, 0-3651-2539
  • Suan Aharn Tuptim :: 103/2 Singburi-Lop Buri Rd., Bangman, Tel: 0-3651-1739
  • Nampung Pla Pao :: Singburi-Ang Thong Rd. (old route), near Wat Chang Promnok
  • Mae La Pla Pao :: Asia Highway, Singburi-Chai Nat, Bangman, Tel: 0-3651-2431
  • Ruammit :: 521-523 Wilai Chit Rd. (banks of the reservoir), Bang Phutsa, Tel: 0-3651-1172
  • Ruen Luang :: 113/9 Moo 5, Lop Buri-Singburi Rd., Tel: 0-3651-1505
  • Rung Arun Fishing Park :: Singburi-Ang Thong Rd. (old route), Hua Pla, Tel: 0-3651-1003
  • Athit Pochana :: 949/1 Wilai Chit Rd., Tel: 0-3651-2517

:: How to get there

By car   By bus
  • From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) and Highway No. 32 to Sing Buri via Ayutthaya and Ang Thong.
  • From Bangkok, travel to Ayutthaya via Highway No. 32 , then proceed along Highway No. 309 to Sing Buri via Ang Thong.
  

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Sing Buri every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 for more information.