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SUPHAN BURI |
Suphan
Buri is an ancient town rich in culture
and historical temples. It is located on
the bank of the Tha Chin River, sometimes
called the Suphan Buri River by its people.
Suphan Buri once was an important border
town involved in battles and wars during
the Ayutthaya period.
Suphan Buri is located
some 169 kilometres from Bangkok along
Highway No. 340. It occupies an area of
5,358 square kilometres and is administratively
divided into 10 districts: Muang Suphan
Buri, Doem Bang Nang Buat, Bang Pla Ma,
Si Prachan, Song Phi Nong, Sam Chuk, U
Thong, Don Chedi, Dan Chang and Nong Ya
Sai.
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 Don
Chedi Memorial This annual fair is held
for 7 days to commemorate the historic event
at Don Chedi in 1592 that led to the liberation
of the kingdom from foreign occupation.
The celebration commences on the 25th of
January, which is regarded as the Royal
Thai Armed Forces Day, with historical exhibitions
and outdoor entertainment.
Activities include
a light and sound show of the elephant
fight, a Don Chedi Beauty Pagaent (with
contestants in period costume), a fair
of both government and private organizations,
and other stage performances.
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