Sing Buri, Thailand

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. Sing Buri was established in 1895 during the reign of King Rama V through a consolidation of three small towns located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River north of Ang Thong. The three small towns, Sing Buri, In Buri and Phrom Buri, were then established as a new town on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. At Tambon Bang Phutsa,the new town was named Muang Sing Buri. Changwat Sing Buri currently occupies an area of 822 square kilometers and is divided into six Amphoes; Muang, In Buri, Bang Rachan, Khai Bang Rachan, Phrom Buri and Tha Chang. What to see and what to do in Sing Buri? Wat Sawang Arom, situated in Amphoe Muang, is a center of Buddha image sculpting. Thee technique used was handed down from Ban Chang Lor school in Thon Buri. The collection of Nang Yai, a king of shadow play, at Wat Sawang Arom with 300 pieces in good condition is the most complete in Thailand.