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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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