Singburi Festivals The Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial Fair is held every February 4 to 6 at the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and Khai Bang Rachan Park in Tambon Bang Rachan, Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan. Activities at the fair include ceremonies which pay homage to the image of Phra Achan Thammachot and include the laying a wreath before the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument. It also features a sound and light show on the courageous acts of...
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Tourism Sights The Provincial Court and City Hall of Sing Buri: These are one-storey European style brick buildings. Apart from their beauty, the buildings are of great architectural value. The Fine Arts Department registered the buildings as national historical monuments. Wat Sawang Arom: This temple is a centre of arts education regarding the construction of ubosoth (ordination halls), viharn (image halls), sala (open air pavilions) and...
Temple 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 Thailands largest sitting Buddha image, 23 metres wide and 42 metres high, made of concrete and decorated with golden mosaic. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 06.00 – 17.00 Category: Temple Language...
Temple Wat Phra Prang 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 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...
Temple 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. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 08.00 – 16.30 Category: Temple Language Support:...
Temple Wat Pho Kao Ton or Wat Mai Daeng 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. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 08.00 – 18.00 Category:...
Historical Houses 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. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 08.30 – 04.00 Category: Historical Houses Language Support: English,...
Museums In Buri National Museum This museum is situated inside a temple called Wat Bot. It exhibits several old objects such as King Rama Vs 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. Admission fee is 50 baht. Operating day: Wednesday – Sunday Operating time: 08.30 – 16.00 Category: Museums Language...