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SING BURI |

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. The province currently
occupies an area of 822 square kilometres
and is divided into six districts (Amphoes):
Muang Sing Buri, In Buri, Bang Rachan, Khai
Bang Rachan, Phrom Buri and Tha Chang.
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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 September 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 each year.
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