Sing Buri

Sing Buri

Sing Buri Sing Buri



In Buri National Museum

HOW TO GEtT THERE CONTENTS ATTRACTIONS 7 Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri 8 Amphoe Phrom Buri 8 Amphoe Tha Chang 12 Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan 13 Amphoe Bang Rachan 15 Amphoe In Buri 17 19 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 21 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 24 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS SHOPS 25 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 26 26 Homestay 26 Agro-tourism 27 Examples of tour programmes 28 TRAVEL TIPS 28 FACILITIES 28 Accommodations 29 Restaurants 30 USEFUL CALLS

Wat Prachotikaram Sing Buri

Sing Buri was a great city in Thai history for the BOUNDARY heroic act of the villagers of Bang Rachan in battle. Located on the west bank of the Chao North - borders Chai Nat and Phraya River, about 142 km from Bangkok, it has Nakhon Sawan. an area of around 841 sq km. Geographically, it is a basin where three rivers: Chao Phraya, Noi, South - borders Ang Thong. and Lop Buri, flow through. Somdet Khrom East - borders Lop Buri. Phraya Damrong Rajanuphab described the city West - borders Chai Nat and Suphan Buri. that “Sing Buri is an ancient and large city with a fortress, a royal palace, and Wat Maha That. HOW TO GET THERE One important thing is the reclining Chakkrasi Buddha image which is larger than the others in By car From Bangkok, there are two routes: Thailand. It is an imitation of the Indian Buddha Route I: Take Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road) image, like the one at a cave in Yala province. and, at Km 52, switch to Highway 32 (Asian Sing Buri was called by different names: the Highway), past Amphoe Bang Pa-in in Phra city of Singha Rachathirat or the city of Singha Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.Then, change to Highway Racha. The city sits by‘Chakkrasi’the large river, 309, past Ang Thong to the town of Sing Buri, a 200 Sen (Thai measurement equivalent to 40 total distance of 135 km. m.) away from the Chao Phraya River. Since Route II: Take Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road), the Chakkrasi River has been shallow, the city past Amphoe Wang Noi in Phra Nakhon Si of Sing Buri has become a mysterious city.”The Ayutthaya, Amphoe Nong Khae in Sara Buri, city of Sing Buri was established as Sing Buri and Lop Buri. From Lop Buri, take Highway 311, province in 1895 during the reign of King Rama past AmphoeTha Wung and drive towards Sing V. Presently, it is divided into six administrative Buri, a total distance of 179 km. districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Sing By bus The Transport Company Limited on Buri, Amphoe In Buri, Amphoe Bang Rachan, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road operates an air- Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, Amphoe Phrom conditioned bus service from Bangkok to Sing Buri, and Amphoe Tha Chang. Buri every day. For more information, call Tel. 0 2936 2852-66, or visit www.transport.co.th. Among the charms of Sing Buri, many roads in Furthermore, a private operator‘So Wiriya Tour the town of Sing Buri are named after the heroes Company Limited’offers a daily bus service. For of the Bang Rachan village, such as Nai Thaen, more details, callTel. 0 2512 2565, or contact the Nai Dok, Nai In, Nai Mueang, Khun San, etc. Sing Buri office at Tel. 0 3651 1259. Besides, there are a great number of Buddhist temples, both of the old and new ages. DistancesfromAmphoeMueang Sing Buri to Other Districts Amphoe Tha Chang 11 km Amphoe Bang Rachan 12 km Amphoe In Buri 21 km Amphoe Phrom Buri 21 km Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan 24 km Sing Buri 7

Distances from Sing Buri to puppets. Phrakhru Singhamuni, the past abbot, gathered some of the figures from the late Nearby Provinces Ayutthaya period. The others were given by Khru Pia, leader of a shadow play troupe who Lop Buri 33 km is well-versed in supervising and voicing the great shadow puppet play and has continued Ang Thong 41 km to pass down such performing art. For a show, Chai Nat 54 km Nakhon Sawan 114 km ATTRACTIONS the NangYai puppets are divided into 4 sets:The Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri ¤OlT_BO_CYO* Great Battle (a battle against the Demon King L*V M< ZEW¥ Ravana),The Mongkut–But Lop Battle,The Naga Noose, and The Wirun Chambang Battle. Here, The Provincial Court and City Hall of there is a demonstration of a Nang Yai play. The SingBuri¤JTG+*S MI6S `GRJTGT$GT*+*S MI6S L*V M< EZ ¥W  museum is open on Monday to Friday from 9.00 are located on Wilai Chit Road, Tambon Nai a.m.–4.00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday Mueang, in the Municipality of Mueang Sing from 8.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m. For those interested Buri on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. in the show, contact in advance at Tel. 08 1851 The court was built in Ro So 129 (1910), and 6205, 08 1802 6085. the City Hall in Ro So 130 (1911), during the To get there: Take Highway 309 (Sing Buri–Ang reign of King Rama V. They are one-storey brick Thong, the old route) to Km 94, about 3 km from buildings in the European style. Apart from their the town of Sing Buri. beauty, the buildings are of great architectural value. The Fine Arts Department registered the Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan buildings as national ancient monuments on ¤IS6@ER;O;+$S ELMW I EIVMTE¥ 25 January 1990. is a royal temple in the third class. It is located Wat Sawang Arom ¤I6S LIT*OTEC5¥  in Tambon Chakkrasi. Presumably, the temple was built before the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Inside is located in Ban Bang Mon, Tambon Ton Pho, theWihan (image hall), a large reclining Buddha in the Municipality of Mueang Sing Buri, about image is enshrined. This beautiful Sukhothai- 2 km. from the old City Hall toward the Chao styled Buddha image is 47.42 metres long, Phraya River. The temple is a centre of arts facing the north. The Buddha image’s head concerning education, construction of the points to the east. Furthermore, there are Ubosot (ordination hall), Wihan (image hall), two other Buddha images: Phra Kan which is Sala (pavilion), and particularly the sculpture a gilded stone image and Phra Kaeo which is of Buddha images, which has been passed a cast image sitting crossed legged in the so- down from the Ban Chang Lo School in Thon called‘diamond throne’posture.The two sacred Buri district. Within the temple compound, the images have beautiful features. They were built Nang Yai Museum has collected more than 300 in the reign of King Rama V to be the principal perfect and playable ‘Nang Yai’ great shadow image at a ceremony for civil servants to swear 8 Sing Buri

Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan Sing Buri 9

Wat Na Phrathat an oath of allegiance to the king. In front of The area around this place was assumed to the hall, there are cannon-ball trees which are have been the old town of Sing Buri. The important in Buddhism. For more information, important thing of the temple is Phra Prang Tel. 0 3652 0251, 0 3654 3415. (corn-shaped pagoda) which is around 8 To get there: By car: From Amphoe Mueang, Was (Thai measurement: 1 Wa equivalent to follow Highway 3032 (Sing Buri–Suphan Buri) 78.7 inches) high. The pagoda has figures of for around 4 km. By bus: Take the Sing Buri–Ban demons holding batons and garudas over the Don Pru bus No. 648, the Suphan Buri–Khok relic chamber. The early Ayutthayan style of Samrong bus No. 462, or the mini-bus from the architecture was later added to the pagoda in bus terminal in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri and the form of Choranam brick niches built on its get off in front of the temple. four sides. Up from the laterite base, bricks were formed into prang-style indented corners with Wat Na Phrathat¤I6S M;T@ER:T7Z¥ brick antefixes.To the east of the pagoda is Phra Wihan Luang (grand image hall), and to the is located in Ban Phra Non Chakkrasi, Tambon west lies the Ubosot (ordination hall) with many Chakkrasi, around 1.5 km from Wat Phra Non round-shaped pagodas. These features are the Chakkrasi. Initially, the villagers called the architecture of the late Ayutthaya period. The temple ‘Wat Hua Mueang.’ In the reign of King Fine Arts Department registered the temple as Rama IV, it was renamed ‘Wat Na Phrathat.’ an ancient monument on 8 March 1935. 10 Sing Buri

Wat Kradangnga Buppharam To get there: By car: Take Highway 3032 (Sing inches), and 5 Nio high. Both have beautiful Buri–Suphan Buri). At Km 4, take a turn into features and are worshipped by the general the lane of the Provincial Prison of Sing Buri for public. around 1 km. By bus: Take a bus on the same route to Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi. Wat Kradangnga Buppharam ¤I6S $ER6S**T <Z=>TETC¥ Wat Prachotikaram¤I6S =ERa-7V$TETC¥ is located at Mu 6,Tambon Bang Krabue, a short is located in Tambon Bang Krabue, around 5 distance from Wat Prachotikaram. The Ubosot km. from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway (ordination hall) here is beautiful and unique in 311 (Sing Buri–Chai Nat, the old route). It is an a modern style. It stands on the base of an old ancient temple. Two large Sukhothai-styled preaching hall. An ancient bell-shaped Chedi images of Buddha in the posture of persuading (pagoda) is like that of the early Ayutthaya relatives not to quarrel are enshrined here. period. This is considered the most complete Luangpho Sap is 6 Wa (Thai measurement: pagoda among those of the same age, and was 1 Wa equivalent to 78.7 inches) and 7 Nio registered as a national ancient monument. (Thai measurement: 1 Nio equivalent to 0.82 Furthermore, in front of the pagoda, an ancient inches) high. Luangpho Sin is 3 Wa, 3 Sok Ubosot with clay roof tiles has beautiful (Thai measurement: 1 Sok equivalent to 19.68 woodcarving door panels. Sing Buri 11

Wat Kudi Thong To get there: Take Highway 311 (Sing Buri–Chai and animal trapping, as well as ancient water- Nat, the old route) to Km. 6, around 7 km. from based vehicles. For admission, contact the Amphoe Mueang. abbot of Wat Kudi Thong who is in charge of the museum. The museum is open daily from Amphoe Phrom Buri ¤OlT_BO@EMC<ZE¥W  8.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m. Wat Kudi Thong¤IS6$0Z W9O*¥ Burmese Mounds and Camp¤''[ TD@CT ¥ is located at Mu 3, Tambon Bang Nam Chiao, around 400 m from the town of Sing Buri, on are located in Ban Chedi Hak, Mu 1, Tambon Highway 32 between Km 125-126. Within the Ban Paeng, around 16 km from the town of Sing temple compound, there is the Mondop (square Buri, on Highway 32 at Km. 129. This ancient building) resembling the twelve-indented community features long mounds similar to an corner pagoda, built in 1900 by Luangpho L-shape, around 5-15 metres long and 3 metres Panya Uttamaphichai the abbot. At the top wide. It was presumed that the mounds were of the Mondop, the Lord Buddha’s relics are built in the Ayutthaya period in around 1584 enshrined. Inside, the Lord Buddha’s metal when the Burmese army set up a camp at the footprint is worshipped. Also, on the temple mouth of the Bang Phutsa River for gathering grounds lies the Thai Phuan Arts and Culture troops to strike the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This Centre. Collected here are daily utensils, area is considered a historic place. Nowadays, clothes, ornaments, tools for farming, fishing, it is a park for recreation for the general public. 12 Sing Buri

Wat Phra Prang Muni Wat Amphawan ¤IS6OSC@IS;¥ pagoda) is prominently high. Next to the pagoda is the Wihan (image hall) of Luangpho is located in Tambon Phrom Buri, on Highway Yen, the sacred stucco image of Buddha from 32 at Km. 130. This temple is renowned the Ayutthaya period. Beside the Wihan lies a for insight meditation practice. Phra holy well which had been an ancient amulet Ratchasutthiyanmongkhon (Luangpho Charan cache from which soil was dug to fill the Thitathammo) is the abbot. Wihan’s area. Inside the Ubosot, (ordination hall) To get there: By Bus : take on Highway 32 at Km. mural paintings by Pheng who was a Laotian, By bus From Bangkok, take the Bangkok–Sing depicting stories about hell and heaven, are Buri bus or the Bangkok–Amphoe Wat Sing second to none in beauty. They were painted bus. Get off at the entrance to the temple and around 1919. take a taxi motorcycle. From the town of Sing Buri, take the Sing Buri–Wat Trachu mini-bus Amphoe Tha Chang¤OlT_BO9T -T*¥ at the bus terminal in town and get off in front Wat Phikun Thong ¤I6S @$V ZG9O*¥ of the temple. is located in Tambon Wihan Khao, around 16 Wat Phra Prang Muni ¤IS6@ER=ET*'C;Z W¥ km. from the town of Sing Buri and around 9 km. from Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. is located in Tambon Muang Mu, opposite the Villagers call it ‘Wat Luangpho Phae’ (Phra Agricultural College of Sing Buri, on Highway Thep Singhaburachan). Within the temple 32 between Km. 134-135 (the route to Amphoe Phrom Buri). Here, the Phra Prang (corn-shaped Sing Buri 13

Wat Phikun Thong compound, the Luangpho Phae Museum or Happy Buddha) are enshrined. There is also displays the history of Luangpho Phae, the a Dharma park and other beautiful structures revered Buddhist monk, and his eight requisites among tranquil and shady surroundings. from the past to the present. On the other To get there: Take Highway 3032. See the side, there is Thailand’s largest Buddha image direction sign to Wat Phikun Thong between in the posture of giving a blessing, called Km. 7-8 and follow Highway 3008 for around ‘Phra Phutthasuwanmongkhon Mahamuni or 8 km. LuangphoYai,’with a lap width of 11Was, 2 Soks, and 7 Nios, and a height of 21 Was, 1 Khuep Wat Champa Thong¤I6S +Tl =T9O*¥ (Thai measurement equivalent to 10 inches), and 3 Nios. The reinforced concrete interior is located in Tambon Pho Prachak. This is the was decorated with 24 carat gold mosaics. place where the royal boat used during HRH The large Wihan (image hall) is surrounded by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s cruise along a gallery where Buddha images in different the Noi River has been kept. The name of this postures representing each day in a week and paddle boat or Ruea Mat Keng is ChampaThong a large image of Phra Sangkatchai (Kaccayana Sing Buri. Furthermore, there is a large reclining Rattanakosin-styled Buddha image. 14 Sing Buri

Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and Khai Bang Rachan Park To get there: Take Highway 3454, and, between July 1976. The Bang Rachan Camp is a place of Km. 22-23, turn left for around 800 metres. great historical importance. This land recorded the events of bravery and sacrifice made by Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan ¤OlT_BO the Thai heroes on the third lunar month of 'T D<T*ER+S;¥ the year of the rooster in 1765. The villagers of Ban Bang Rachan united to fight against the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument tremendous Burmese army and could endure eight Burmese attacks for five months before and Khai Bang Rachan Park¤O;LZ TIEDW IWE-; being conquered on Monday, the second 'TD<T*ER+S;`GROZ9DT;'TD<T*ER+S;¥ are 15 km day of the waning moon in the eighth lunar month in 1766. This is considered an important from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 3032. monument. The present Bang Rachan Camp is They cover an area of around 115 rai, and an imitation of the ancient camp. Within the feature an arboretum garden. Sculptures of Khai Bang Rachan Park, lies the Heroes of Khai 11 heroic leaders of Khai Bang Rachan or the Bang Rachan Historical Centre which has three Bang Rachan Camp, which were cast by the exhibition rooms. Room I displays the stories Fine Arts Department, appear magnificently in the garden. The King Rama IX presided over the opening ceremony of the monument on 29 Sing Buri 15

Wat Pho Kao Ton or Wat Mai Daeng of Khai Bang Rachan, ancient utensils, the strike the capital of Ayutthaya in 1765. Villagers Maenam Noi kiln site, and the great shadow call it ‘Wat Mai Daeng’ since there are many play. Room II exhibits the heritage of Sing Buri. redwoods on the temple grounds. Redwood Room III presents the way of life of the people is a hardwood. They are respected as sacred of Sing Buri and precious things of Sing Buri. woods and no one dares to cut them down. The centre is open daily from 8.00 a.m.–5.00 Within the temple compound, there is the‘Phra p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 3659 7126. Achan Thammachot Wihan,’ the hall with four To get there: Take the Suphan Buri–Sing Buri porches. Phra Achan Thammachot was among bus from the bus terminal in Amphoe Mueang the important leaders of the Bang Rachan Sing Buri. villagers. Next to the hall, lies a pond called ‘Sa Nam Phra Achan Thammachot,’ teeming with Wat Pho Kao Ton or Wat Mai Daeng ¤I6S a@:kV fish. The fish is respected as sacred fish; the _$T 7;MEYOIS6cC` 6*¥is located at Mu 8,Tambon villagers, therefore, do not catch the fish for food. Besides, the spiritual shrine of heroes of Bang Rachan, opposite the Heroes of Khai Bang Khai Bang Rachan is close to the fence. At the Rachan Monument, around 15 km. from the front, there is an imitation of the Bang Rachan town of Sing Buri on Highway 3032. It was the Camp. The Fine Arts Department registered stronghold of the villagers of Bang Rachan to the temple as an ancient monument in 1955. resist against the Burmese troops who came to 16 Sing Buri

Amphoe Bang Rachan ¤OlT_BO<T*ER+;S ¥ the Ayutthaya style of art, with a lion-figured Wat Phra Prang (Channasut) ¤IS6@ER=ET*' wood-carved gable and eaves brackets. There ¤-S5L[7E¥ is located at Mu 7, Ban Khok Mo, is a mountain and replica of the Lord Buddha’s Tambon Choeng Klat. Within the temple footprint on its top. Furthermore, traces of compound, there is the Phra Prang (corn- around 3-4 Maenam Noi kilns can be seen. The shaped pagoda) in the early Ayutthaya style of temple was registered as an ancient monument art of the 15th–16th century. It was presumed on 8 March 1935. that the pagoda was built in the reign of King Maenam Noi Kiln Site ¤`MG* _7T_>T`C;hTl ;OD¥ Narai the Great (1656-1688). This corn-shaped brick pagoda is around 15 metres high, having is located on the temple grounds of Wat Phra a short base and a hallow chamber. On the Prang (Channasut). It was the largest site for walls of the chamber, once there were mural pottery production in the Ayutthaya period paintings which now leave no trace. At the during 1371 to 1767. The kilns here were back, there is an ancient Wihan (image hall) in crossdraft kilns made of brick. With some part Wat Phra Prang (Channasut) Sing Buri 17

Maenam Noi Kiln Site 18 Sing Buri

looking like a roofed boat (Ruea Prathun), it was La River. Around the park building, the area also called as a ‘roofed boat kiln’ (Tao Prathun). is provided as a recreational place for the The kiln was divided into three sections: a general public. Furthermore, the park offers chimney, a pottery room, and a fuel room. The an accommodation service for visitors. Four kiln, which was considered to be of a large rooms are available at 450 Baht each. For more scale, was 14 metres long and 5.6 metres wide, information, Tel. 0 3650 1416. having a chimney of 2.15 metres in diameter. Pottery products made at this site include jars, Amphoe In Buri ¤OlT_BOOV;9E<EZ ¥W bowls, mortars, caskets, Chofa roof finials, floor Wat Sutthawat or Wat Mai¤IS6LZ9:TITL tiles, etc. Examples of the products excavated MEOY IS6bMC¥ at this site can be seen at the abbot’s residence. Apart from being a cultural heritage site, this is located in Tambon Thap Ya on Highway 311 archaeological site is also one of the study (Sing Buri–In Buri) between Km. 11-12, around centres on ceramics in the world. 5 km. from Wat Kradangnga, or around 3.5 km . To get there: Take the Sing Buri–Bang Rachan– from the In Buri District Office to the south. Sankhaburi route or Highway 3251 for around An old Wihan (image hall) here was built in 16 km. The site is around 1 km. from the the Ayutthaya period. Inside, there are mural Channasut Market. Alternatively, take the Sing paintings of master craftsmanship, depicting Buri–Sankhaburi bus No. 605. the life of the Lord Buddha and the Chulamani Chedi in heaven where His hair relic was Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park ¤OZ9DT; enshrined. They portray the Lord Buddha when `CGTCMTET-T;ZLE5¥  he was ordained, encountered Mara, had a meal given by Chuntha, fell ill, went to stay at is located in Tambon Thap Ya. The park area the double Ingyin trees, and entered nirvana. lies in two districts: In Buri and Bang Rachan. The paintings also depict the cremation and From the town of Sing Buri, follow Highway 309 distribution of his ashes and relics to kings for around 9 km. and turn left to Ban Choeng and deities. On the gable, there was once a Klat for around 1.2 km. ‘Mae La’ is the name of painting elaborating the Lord Buddha’s ashes a river in Sing Buri which flows through the and relics being contained and floated on the areas in three districts: In Buri, Bang Rachan, water. Now, the painting has faded. This temple and Mueang Sing Buri. This natural river is an is considered an ancient place of beauty and abundant source of food for fish. Therefore, fish value. caught from the river is delicious, particularly Pla Chon Mae La or striped snake-head fish Wat Bot ¤I6S a<L8¥ which is famous food and a souvenir from Sing Buri province. At present, it is getting more is located in Tambon In Buri on the bank of difficult to find such species of fish. Officials the Chao Phraya River. The temple is around have attempted to conserve and help increase 16 km from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway the fish by means of dredging the river course 311 (Sing Buri–In Buri, the old route) between and building a park on the bank of the Mae Km. 14-15. It is a royal temple. Initially, it was a Sing Buri 19

Wat Bot deserted temple from the Ayutthaya period. and Uthai Thani provinces, who has gathered The Ubosot (ordination hall) here is the only and maintained ancient artefacts and artworks one which used train tracks as its core base. since 1940. The important artefacts which are Interestingly, all doors and window panels of a source of historical knowledge include those the ordination hall were skillfully carved by excavated from the Ban Khu Mueang ancient Chuen Hatthakoson, a native of Sing Buri. Inside site and the Maenam Noi kiln site. There is an the ordination hall, there is an ancient principal exhibition of decorations of Buddhist monks’ Buddha image which has very beautiful ecclesiastical titles, rank insignia fans, Buddha features. At present, the ordination hall has images of different periods, Thai and Chinese been renovated. ceramics, and Thai musical instruments. On the ground floor, folk plays, fish traps, a weaving In Buri National Museum¤@V@V:BS53L8T; loom, and ancient lamps are on display. The `M* -T7V O;V 9E<ZE¥W  museum is open onWednesday to Sunday from 8.30 a.m – 4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 5 Baht per is located in the same area of Wat Bot by the person. A guided tour is available for a group Chao Phraya River. Initially, it belonged to Wat of visitors. Contact should be made around one Bot. The museum was established by the past week in advance. For more information, call Tel. abbot of Wat Bot, Phra Thepsutthimoli the 0 3658 1986. Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Sing Buri 20 Sing Buri

To get there: By car: Take Highway 311 (Sing To get there: Take Highway 311 (Sing Buri–In Buri–In Buri, the old route). The museum is Buri, the old route) to Km. 17, or drive from the located between Km. 14-15. By bus: There are town of In Buri for around 7 km and turn left to two routes. Route I, take the Sing Buri–Chai take Highway 3285 (In Buri–Nong Sum). Nat bus (the old route) from the provincial bus terminal. Route II, take the Bangkok–Amphoe Wat Muang¤IS6CI *¥ Wat Sing (Po 1 and Po 2) bus from the Bangkok’s Northern BusTerminal or Mo Chit 2 BusTerminal is located in Tambon In Buri by the bank of the on Kamphaeng Phet Road. Chao Phraya River. Follow the Asian Highway and turn left after the In Buri Market for around Mueang Boran Ban Khu Mueang (Ban 2.5 km. Presumably, it was built in the early Rattanakosin Era in around 1822. Originally, Khu Mueang Ancient City)¤_COY *a<ET5<T; there were many mango (Mamuang) trees in '[_CYO*¥ the temple. Therefore, it is called ‘Wat Muang.’ Within the temple compound, there is an is located in Ban Khu Mueang, Tambon Huai ancient Wihan (image hall). It is a rectangular Chan, within the Khu Mueang Arboretum, lime building with a front portico. The gable around 23 km. from the town of Sing Buri. is decorated with pieces of pottery. Inside, the Presumably, it was an ancient community in the principal Buddha image with beautiful features Dvaravati period.The city plan is rectangular with is enshrined.The Buddha image is in the posture curved corners, 650 metres wide, 750 metres of subduing Mara sitting on a lotus seat on the long, and 1 metres high from the ground. superimposed lion-footed pedestal.The ceiling There is a large mound and surrounding moat is painted with star-shaped designs. There are with earth banks. Many pieces of pottery were tempera mural paintings by a local artisan, excavated here, such as crockery, pot, jar, which was presumed to have been drawn in the kettle, etc. Others also found include coloured reign of King Rama IV. The paintings depict the beads, earthenware lamps, a greenish stone life of the Lord Buddha, as well as the lifestyles wheel of the law, earrings, and silver coins and culture in the ancient society at different inscribed with the word ‘Sri Dvaravati Svara levels. Punya.’ The discoveries indicate the fact that this community has continued from the EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Funan Age to the Rattanakosin Era. At present, discovered artefacts have been maintained at Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial Fair the In Buri National Museum. Inside the present area of Mueang Boran Ban Khu Mueang lies ¤*T;IS;IWE-;'T D<T*ER+;S ¥ an arboretum which covers an area of around 500 rai and has a surrounding ancient moat. To be held during 4-6 February of every year at It is shady and beautiful with various species the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and of plants. Khai Bang Rachan Park inTambon Bang Rachan, Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan. Activities at the fair include the ceremonies to pay homage to the image of Phra Achan Thammachot and to lay a Sing Buri 21

Traditional Long Boat Race wreath before the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan offering in the next morning. An auspicious Monument, a light and sound presentation ritual performed by Buddhist monks will be on the courageous acts of the heroes of Khai held in the evening when villagers will bring Bang Rachan, folk plays, entertainment, and sticky rice, eggs, and sugar to participate. At exhibitions of numerous precious things of night, there is enjoyable entertainment. In the Sing Buri. late night, the villagers will begin to steam sticky rice and make sweets. On the third Kam Fa Tradition¤=ER_@5W$Tl A T¥ day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month which is the Kam Fa Day, the villagers It is a merit-making fair of the people of Thai will bring the prepared offerings and food to Phuan in Amphoe Phrom Buri’s Ban Bang Nam make merit at the temple. Seven days after the Chiao and Muban Phokhaphiwat. It is intended Kam Fa, another half day of the Kam Fa ritual to worship and commemorate the deity who is extended, and after five more days, food guards the sky and controls the rain to fall will be offered to monks. After that, a piece of seasonally. On the second day of the waxing firewood will be brought to float in the river, as moon in the third lunar month, which is taken a ritual to get rid of drought. This is done lastly as a preparatory day, villagers will join and make to complete the Kam Fa ceremony. Khao Pun (rice vermicelli), Khao Chi (grilled rice), and Khao Lam (sweet sticky rice) for alms 22 Sing Buri

Ti Khao Bin Tradition¤=ER_@5W7W%T I<V53¥  monks’ chant of victory, as well as sound of beating gongs and drums. The ritual still It is an old tradition only observed in the follows the traditional practice by having the village of Chakkrasi in Amphoe Mueang Sing appearance of a Brahman. The virgin girls who Buri during the Songkran Festival between participate in the ritual must be the ones who 13-15 April every year. The ceremony will be do not yet start their first menstrual periods. performed by villagers who will bring sticky rice They are required to wear white and practise the or red sticky rice to be steamed and wrapped in Buddhist eight precepts in order to purify their banana-leaf cones. The cones of sticky rice will body and mind before the ceremony. The girls be put on footed trays and offered to Luangpho will help make Khao Thip, which takes around Phra Non Chakkrasi at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi. six hours to finish. The sweet will be put in a After an appropriate period of time, there will be container as an offering to the monks in the a ceremony to withdraw the rice. The villagers next morning. will go to get their trays and take some sticky rice from the cones into a small banana-leaf cup T r a d i t i o n a l L o n g B o a t R a c e to be left before the reclining image of Buddha. ¤$TE`%*_EYODTI=ER_@5¥W  The rest of the rice, which is considered the rice of Luangpho Phra Non Chakkrasi, will be To be held in September of every year on shared and eaten at the temple by the villagers the Chao Phraya River at the embankment in separating in groups of 6-7 people. front of the old City Hall. Many famous boats from other provinces join the race to win HRH Kuan Khao Thip Tradition ¤=ER_@5W$I; Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup. This %TI9V@D¥  is a challenging and exciting event for the beautifully decorated boats will show 2 off at Khao Thip or Khao Mathupayat (rice sweet) their best. is usually made in Muban Wat Kudi Thong, Ban Phokhaphiwat, and Wat Uttamaphichai Fish Eating Festival and Sing Buri Red in Amphoe Phrom Buri. The day is not exactly fixed, but it will happen during the time that Cross Fair ¤*T;_9J$TG$V;=GT`GR*T;$T-T6 young rice grows enough to give a milk-like +*S MIS6LV*M<EZ ¥W  juice. A ceremonial pavilion will be set up and encircled by a holy thread. Virgin girls will bring To be held in late December of every year. The nine ingredients: bean, sesame, milk, butter, Mae La River in Sing Buri is a natural source sugar, coconut, honey, sugarcane juice, and teeming with fish. Pla Chon Mae La or Mae La milk-like juice squeezed out of young rice, to striped snake-head fish is very famous. It can mix in a giant wok. The ingredients will be be cooked into various delicious dishes of Sing heated by flame from the firewood of Javanese Buri. Furthermore, Sing Buri is an origin of good cassia and jujube trees, ignited by the sun. cooks who possess recipes of well-known food The stirring will be accompanied by Buddhist and desserts. Sing Buri 23

Pla Chon Mae La LOCAL PRODUCTS AND being kept for a long period. It is available at SOUVENIRS the Mae Saichai shop by the embankment on Wilai Chit Road. Amphoe Mueang ¤OlT_BO_CYO*LV*M< ZE¥W Khanom Pia (Chinese pastry) ¤%;C_=DR¥ Kun Chiang and Mu Yong ¤$Z;_-WD*MC[MDO*¥ has been a famous souvenir of Sing Buri since Chinese pork sausage and flossy pork are long famous as a souvenir for being crispy, less oily, 1936 for its delicious taste and freshness. The and delicious.They are available in many brands at shops in general. Chinese pastry is made in various flavours and fillings. It is available on sale at shops in general. Pla Chon Mae La¤=GT-O ;`CG T¥ Sing Buri is Nuea Thup and Mu Thup¤_;YhO9Z< MC[9Z<¥ well-known for its source of tasty striped snake- Pound dried beef and pork are very popular. head fish. It is commonly known that Sing Buri’s They can be kept for a long period and are Mae La fish from the Mae La Ka Rong River is available at shops in general. sold at the fresh Municipal Market of Sing Buri. Salapao Mae Saichai Salopao (Chinese Amphoe Phrom Buri¤OTl _BO@EMC<EZ ¥W Pearl-inlaid Products¤_'EYgO*=ER6S<CZ$¥ are bun) ¤.TGT_=T`CLTDb+¥ of the Guangzhou made at Ban Paeng opposite Wat Chinda Mani. recipe is well-known for its soft texture and Pieces of skillful work of fine art range from 24 Sing Buri

small ones, such asTalum Muk (footed container LOCAL PRODDUCTS AND with an inward curved mouth), jewellery casket, SOUVENIRS SHOPS betel nut container, and bag, to large-scale furniture. All the products are made in an Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri ¤OTl _BO_COY * ancient style byThai skilled craftsmen. For more L*V M< EZ ¥W information, call Tel. 08 9809 1151. Group of Ban Bang Man Females¤$GZC L7EW<T;<T*CS‰¥76 Mu 6, Tambon Ton Pho, Tel. Mattress Making ¤$TE9lT9gW;O;¥ is mostly 0 3651 1076, 0 3653 9483 (herbal shampoo and found in Amphoe Phrom Buri. It is a quality mattress filled with new kapok, having fine conditioners). sewing and a beautiful design. Ketsara Bakery Branch I ¤_$KET_<_$OEgW Amphoe In Buri ¤OlT_BOOV;9E< EZ W¥ LT%Tp¥661/10-11 Nai Chan Nuat Khiao Road, Basketry¤_'EOYg *+$S LT;¥ is mostly found at Mu 6, opposite the Sing Buri Polytechnic College, Tel. BanRanam,TambonChi Nam Rai by the Basketry Group of Ranam Housewives. Pieces of basketry 0 3651 2197 (fish cake, fish Chinese pastry, fried are made in different forms, including souvenirs. Materials used are rattan, bamboo, and water fish cake, fish ice-cream, grilled striped snake- hyacinth, which are woven into various figures, such as hen, shrimp, frog, basket, food cover, head fish and pound dried fish). It is open daily etc., with fine craft and beautiful designs. For more information, contact the Basketry Group from 7.00 a.m.–8.00 p.m. of Ranam Housewives at Tel. 08 1991 5818. To get there: Follow the road parallel to the Ketsara Bakery Branch II ¤_$KET_<_$OEgW irrigation canal for around 6 km and turn left LT%T q¥ 333 Mu 1, Asian Highway, Km 133, for around 200 m. Then, turn right for around 1 km. The Basketry Group of Ranam Housewives opposite the Sing Buri Agricultural College, is diagonally oppositeWat Ranam. Furthermore, the Group of Suan Maprang Housewives at Mu Tel. 0 3651 2877, 0 3651 8333 (fish cake, fish 5, Ban Suan Maphrao,Tambon Chi Nam Rai, also produces different forms of basketry. Chinese pastry, fried fish cake, fish ice-cream, Krayasat ¤$ERDTLTE9¥This kind of crispy rice grilled striped snake-head fish, and pound dried sweet is mostly made in Tambon Ban Rai. It is fish). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m. sweet, crispy, and soft, and suitable for a snack. It is on sale at shops in general. Khanom Pia Roti Nai Kimsia¤%;C_=DRaE7W ;TD$VC_.WhD¥ 643/27 Nai Thaen Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3653 0135 (Chinese pastry with bean filling). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m. Salapao Mae Saichai ¤.TGT_=T`CL TDb+¥511 Wilai Chit Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3651 1672 (Chinese bun, Chinese pastry with salty bean, black gram, pork or fish filling, fish cracker, and pound dried fish). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.–8.00 p.m. Namphrik Pathumthip ¤;lhT@EV$=9ZC9V@D¥ 94/30 Tambon Muang Mu, Tel. 0 3651 2640, 08 1853 2129 (Namphrik (chili sauce) Narok, Sing Buri 25

Namphrik Kung Siap, Namphrik Ta Daeng). It is INTERESTING ACTIVITIES open daily from 7.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m. Homestay Khai Bang Rachan Sangsan Yaowachon Mu Thup Watcharin¤MC[9Z<IS-EV;9E¥ 141/1 House ¤<T ;@S$'T D<T*ER+;S LET*LEE'_ DTI-;¥In Thammachot Road, Tel. 0 3651 2644 (pound the Khai Bang Rachan Park, Amphoe Khai Bang dried beef or pork, beef or pork with spices, Rachan, Tel. 0 3653 5661-2, 08 9083 6528. Ten Chinese sausage). It is open daily from 7.00 VIP houses: 1,000 Baht for two persons. Eleven a.m.–7.00 p.m. Amphoe Phrom Buri ¤OlT_BO@EMC<EZ W¥ youth houses: 150 Baht per person. Khanom Pia Mae Simueang ¤%;C_=DR`C JEW_COY *¥450 Mu 6, Tambon In Buri, Tel. 0 3658 Ban Tha Kham Homestay ¤aPCL_7D<T; 9T %T C¥ (by the Noi River) 10 Mu 5, Amphoe Khai 1699 (Chinese pastry filled with egg and gourd, or with bean, egg, and gourd). It is open daily Bang Rachan, Tel. 0 3653 5478. A package tour from 6.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m. is 300 Baht per person (including morning alms offering). Activities include a trip to witness Amphoe Tha Changm ¤OlT_BO9T -T *¥ ancient things from the reign of King Rama V at Wat Tha Kham and a boat trip to Wat Phikun KhanomTanKathiSotandKhanomThuai Thong, which costs 80 Baht /person, or 3,000 Fu Namtan Sot ¤%;C7TG$R9VL6 %;C8IDA[ Baht for a group of 10 persons. ;Thl 7TGL6¥(Thai sweets using fresh coconut milk and sugar) 312/2 Mu 7, Tambon Thon Samo Agro-tourism Sites ¤`MG* 9O *_9DgW I_-*V _$K7E¥ (next to Wat Sema), Tel. 08 1853 1181, 08 1853 Suan Chomphu Thong Sam Si (Thong 7158. The outlet in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri is in front of the (old) Siam Commercial Bank on Sam Si Rose Apple Orchard) ¤LI;-C@[ Phan Rueang Road, Tel. 0 3659 5308. 9O*LTCLW¥ is located at 10/1 Mu 5, Tambon Thon Samo, Amphoe Tha Chang. Fruit trees grown here are rose apple, lychee, and santol. It is open Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan ¤OlT_BO for the general public to visit and sample fresh 'T D<T*ER+;S ¥ fruits from the trees, or buy the fruits and their Processed Fruit of the Group of Wat saplings back home. For more information, contact Khun Natthawut Chanphongkaeo at Pradap Housewives ¤$GCZ `=EE=[ >GcC¤`C< T ; Tel. 0 3653 6161, Khun Wichian Phonthapthim IS6=ER6S<¥ 21 Mu 16, Tambon Bang Rachan, Tel. 08 1570 8474 (pickled mango, banana conserve, at 182/1 Mu 4, Tambon Phikun Thong, at tamarind dredged with plum powder, tomato Tel. 08 7904 0989, or the Tha Chang District and star fruit in syrup, and dried tomato and Agricultural Office at Tel. 0 3659 5119. star fruit). The processed fruits are on sale at the To get there: Take Highway 3454 toward Wat provincial bus terminal, the Khai Bang Rachan Sema, and, at Km. 25, turn right for around Park, and the Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park. 800 m. 26 Sing Buri

Examples of Tour Programmes Visit Suan Chomphu Thong Sam Si. Walk around the rose apple orchard. Sample fresh One-day Trip Bangkok–Sing Buri rose apple fruit from the tree, or buy some as a souvenir. The saplings are available to be Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image grown at home. In the nearby areas, there are at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. The orchards of santol and Mafai (Burmese grape). Buddha image has long been with the people For more information, contact Khun Natthawut of Sing Buri. Initially, the temple was called Chanphongkaeo at Tel. 0 3653 6161, Khun ‘Wat Phra Non.’ However, it was presumed that Wichian Phonthapthim at 182/1 Mu 4, Tambon there was another temple named Chakkrasi Phikun Thong, at Tel. 08 7904 0989, or call the around 1,200 m to the south of Wat Phra Non. Tha Chang District Agricultural Office at Tel. 0 Therefore, the two temples are called Wat Phra 3659 5119. Non Chakkrasi. The reclining image is 50 m long. Inside the Wihan (image hall), there are Finally, pay homage to the Heroes of Khai two Buddha images: Phra Kaeo and Phra Kan. Bang Rachan Monument to commemorate the It was said that the two images were given by heroic acts of the brave villagers who sacrificed King Rama V to accompany the reclining image. themselves for the nation, and walk across the road to Wat Pho Kao Ton which is believed to Proceed to Wat Phikun Thong to pay homage to have been the stronghold of the villagers of Luangpho Phae, the former abbot and famous Bang Rachan to fight against the invaders. Here, master monk who was revered by the people of an annual fair will be held to praise the heroes Tha Chang district. Within the temple compound, of Bang Rachan for their great deeds in the past. Phra Phutthasuwanmongkhonmuni,Thailand’s largest Buddha image in the posture of giving a One-day Tour Programmes blessing, is enshrined. At weekends, the temple Programme I grounds are occupied by vendors of fresh fruits from orchards, traditional desserts made by - Visit the old City Hall built in Ro So 129 (1910). local people, and various kinds of food. - Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. Follow the direction sign to the agro-tourism - Visit the Bang Rachan Park, Wat Pho Kao Ton, village in Tha Chang district. Drop by at the first and the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan house to sample KhanomTan (sweet made from Monument. palm fruit) and Khanom Thuai Fu (sweet made - Pay homage to the Buddha image in the with fresh palm sap and flour). The sweets are posture of giving a blessing at Wat fresh home-made. Witness how to make the Phikun Thong. sweets step by step from flour mixing, putting - Have lunch. the mixture in Talai small cups, to steaming - Visit the Maenam Noi Kiln Site, a production them. Contact should be made in advance site of pottery, at Wat Phra Prang. at Tel. 08 1853 1181, 08 1853 7158, or call the - See a view of the Mae La Maha Rachanuson shop in Mueang district, in front of the (old) Park, an origin of ‘Pla Mae La’ (Mae La fish). Siam Commercial Bank on Phan Rueang Road at Tel. 0 3659 5308. Sing Buri 27

- Visit the In Buri National Museum and Wat Bot. FACILITIES IN SING BURI - Drop by to buy souvenirs on the way back Accommodations in Sing Buri home. (Note, The room rates mentioned in this brochure Programme II may be changed without notice. Please ask for - Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. current information from each hotel before - Pay homage to Luangpho Yen, the sacred stucco Buddha image from the Ayutthaya making reservation.) period, at Wat Phra Prang Muni. - Visit the Bang Rachan Park. Amphoe Mueang - Visit the Maenam Noi Kiln Site, a production site of pottery from the Ayutthaya period, at Chao Phraya Garden¤_+T@ERDT $TE_6;¥ Wat Phra Prang. - Have lunch at the Channasut Market. 184/13 Sing Buri–Lop Buri Road, Tambon Bang - Cruise the canal on the Wat Noi Nang Hong – Wat Phikun Thong route to admire nature and Man, Tel. 0 3651 1348, 0 3651 1957, Fax 0 3652 observe way of life by the canal banks. - Drop by to buy souvenirs on the way back 0314, 40 rooms: 200-600 baht home. Chao Phraya Hotel¤_+T @ERDTaP_7Gf ¥954/37 TRAVEL TIPS Khun Sawan Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 • Study the information on travel and tourist attractions. 3651 1348, 0 3651 1776, 0 3651 1957, 10 rooms: • Study the seasons of flowers, migratory birds, or appropriate travelling time. 120-250 baht • Help maintain tourism resources of both natural and cultural attractions. City Hotel ¤.7V Wh aP_7Gf ¥151/7 Rob Mueang Road, • Do not act against the local way of life and traditions. Tambon Bang Man, Tel. 0 3651 1070, 0 3651 • Be careful and have regard for safety while travelling. 1189, 0 3651 2254, Fax 0 3651 1911, 40 rooms : • Follow the authorities’ advice strictly. 250-450 baht Eakalak ¤_O$GS$K5¥ 124 Mu1, Tambon Bang Man, 12 rooms: 200-500 baht Santisuk ¤L;S 7LV %Z ¥842-6 Soi Santisuk,Wilaichit Road Tel. 0 3651 1834, 10 rooms: 30 baht Sing Buri Hotel ¤L*V M< ZEW aP_7fG¥ 882/18 Khun San Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa Tel. 0 3651 1752, 0 3651 1653, Fax 0 3652 0998, 48 rooms: 260-650 baht Sing Buri Palace ¤LV*M<ZEW @T_GL¥ 982/9 Wilaichit Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3652 0904-5, 0 3653 0717-8, Fax 0 3652 0159, 48 rooms: 642-3,000 baht Sweet Home¤LIW9aPC¥ 201 Mu 5, Tambon Muang Tel. 0 3652 3255, 0 3653 9265, Fax 0 3652 3256, 35 rooms: 500-700 baht V S T ¤IW _OL9¥W 249/4 Photkaoton Road,Tambon Bang Phutsa Tel. 0 3651 1732, 23 rooms: 150- 300 baht 28 Sing Buri

Amphoe Phrom Buri Lek Luead Mu ¤_G$f _GOY 6MC¥[ Highway 32 at Km. Hotel 72 ¤aE*`EC vq¥ 9/15 Mu 7, Wirachon 141 (Asian Highway) (On the right hand before Road Tel. 0 3651 1759, 0 3651 1938, 15 rooms: reaching the bridge taking to town) 200-500 baht Lom Choi Steak House¤GCa-DL_7f$_PTL¥ Rung Arun Resort ¤E*Z OEZ5EWLOE9¥119/2 Mu 949/17-18 Nai Dok Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, 3, Sing Buri-Ang Thong Road (Sai Kao), Tambon Tel. 0 3652 0397 Phrom Buri Tel. 0 3659 9111, 0 3653 7897, 15 Lung Choed Pla Pao¤G*Z _+6V =GT_>T¥Highway rooms: 500-1,600 baht 32 at Km. 138 (Asian Highway), Tambon Bang Man, Tel. 0 3651 1740, 08 1852 7213 (Kaeng Amphoe Kai Bang Rachan Kua Hoi Khom opens everyday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.) Home Stays Mae La Pla Pao¤`CG T=GT_>T¥99 Mu 7, Sing Ban Phak Kai Bang Rachan ¤ < T ; @S $ Buri–Chai Nat Road, Tambon Bang Man, Tel. 0 'TD<T*ER+S;LET *LEE'_ DTI-;¥in side Khai Bang 3651 2431, 0 3652 1441 (Phu Lon, Pla Chon Dad Rachan Park Tel. 0 3653 5661-2, 08 9083 6528, diaw, Ho Mok Pla Chon, Kaeng Kua Hoi Khom 10 VIP Houses: 1,000 baht/2 person , 11 Youth opens everyday: 8.30 a.m.-10 p.m.) Nam Phueang Chuan Chim ¤;lhT>hX*-I;-VC¥ Hostel: 150 baht/person Home Stay Ban Tha Kham ¤aPCL_7D<T; 230 Mu 1, Asia Road, at Km. 138, Tambon Bang 9T %T C¥ (Rim Noi river) 10 Mu 5, Tel. 0 3653 5478 Man, Tel. 08 9534 9153 (A la carte Thai food, Package Tour: 300 baht/person (give an alms Pork legs in sauce with rice opens everyday: to the monk) Activities: Ancient objects in King 9 a.m.-7 p.m.) Rama V ‘s period tour at Tha Kham temple, Noi Sarakham ¤;ODLTE'TC¥ 219 Wilaichit riding boat along PhikulThongTemple: 80 baht/ Road, Tambon Bang phutsa, Tel. 0 3653 0401 person, 3,000 baht/10 person (Kaeng Om, Pla Chon Pao Klue, Somtom Hoi dong opens everyday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) Restaurants O.K.PhetTun¤aO_'_=6 7;Z ¥950/97–98NaiDok Amphoe Mueang Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3652 1424 Athit Phot Sha Na ¤OT9V7DaB-;T¥ 949 Phai bul Kai Yang¤c@<G[ Dc$D T*¥55/5 Mu 1 Wilaichit Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3651 Nakhon Sawan–Sing Buri Road ,Tambon Bang 2517 (noodles opens everyday: 9 a.m-9 p.m.) Man, Tel. 0 3651 2132 (Somtom Pla Chon- Charoen Thip¤_+E‰V 9@V D¥ 153/12-13 Nai thaen Maeng Da, Kaeng kua Hoi Khom , Pu lon opens Road, Tambon Bang Man, Tel. 0 3652 1099, 0 everyday 9.30 a.m.-9.30 p.m.) 3651 2539 (Blach Pepper Fried Crab opens Ram Pueang ¤ElT@X*¥ 152 near Sing Buri everyday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Hospital Road,Khunsan, Tambon Bang Phut Sa, Kamlai Nong Kai¤$lTcG;O*c$¥ 949/1 Nai Dok Tel. 0 3652 0757 (Pla Chon Pad Phrik Thai Dam, Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3651 2517 Tom Yam Pla Ma Pla Chon opens everyday: 12 (Chicken Noodles, fish balls opens everyday: a.m.-9.30 p.m.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Sing Buri 29

Rung¤EZ*¥ 480–481 Wilaichit Road, Tambon Amphoe Phrom Buri ¤OTl _BO@EMC<ZE¥W Phae Lung Chao¤`@G*Z _-T ¥18 Mu 6, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3652 0887 (Lab Pla Chon, Pla Ban Mo, Tel. 0 3653 7162 ( Grilled Prawn opens Nuea On thod opens everyday: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.) everyday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Steak Khao Man Kai ¤L_7$ %T IC;S c$¥ 949/17- Rung Arun Resort¤EZ*OEZ5ELW OE9¥139 Mu 3, 18 Nai Dok Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 Sing Buri–Ang Thong Road, Tambon Rong 3652 0397 Chang, Tel. 0 3659 9111, 0 3653 7897 To Kuai tiaw Pet ¤7O$ID_7WjDI_=6¥ 950/9 Nai Thong Chub¤9O*-Z<¥38/2 Highway 32 (Asian Dok Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa Highway), Tambon Ban Mo, Tel. 0 3659 9256 Ut Nom Sot ¤O[6;CL6¥ 49/27-28 Nai Dok Road, (boiled Pla Kang ,Prawn Tom Yum opens Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3651 1869 (opens everyday: 9.30 a.m.-8 p.m.) everyday: 6 a.m.-9.30 p.m.) USEFUL CALLS Tel. 0 3650 7135 Tel. 0 3641 1500 Provincial Public Relations Office Tel. 0 3651 1549 Samut Sakhon Provincial Administration Office Tel. 0 3651 1060, 0 3652 1445-8 Sing Buri Bus Terrminal Tel. 0 3659 5117, 0 3659 5498 Sing Buri Hospital Tel. 0 3659 9481, 0 3653 7984 Tha Chang Hospital Tel. 0 3658 1993–7 Phrom Buri Hospital Tel. 0 3651 1213 In Buri Hospital Tel. 0 3651 1416, 1193 Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri Police Station Tel. 1155 Highway Police Police Tourist 30 Sing Buri

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