Sing Buri is well known for abundant river fish, particularly the Mae La catfish, and for the lively annual boat races during which competitors from the province and beyond vie for the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy. Attractions in the province are few, but are interesting, including a hero’s monument, a museum, and Wat Phra Non Chaksi, a temple that houses a 46 meter-long Buddha image.
Sing Buri is well known for abundant river fish, particularly the Mae La catfish, and for the lively annual boat races during which competitors from the province and beyond vie for the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy. Attractions in the province are few, but are interesting, including a hero’s monument, a museum, and Wat Phra Non Chaksi, a temple that houses a 46 meter-long Buddha image.
Transport
Options in Singburi, Thailand
Sing Buri can be reached via private car or public bus. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaews, motorbike taxis, tuk tuks, and public busses.
Getting to and from Singburi
By Car:Route 1: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) and Highway No. 32 to Sing Buri via Ayutthaya and Ang Thong.
Route 2: From Bangkok, travel to Ayutthaya via Highway No. 32, then proceed along Highway No. 309 to Sing Buri via Ang Thong.
By Bus:Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned busses depart from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Sing Buri every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 for more information.
As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and some form of tuk tuk are usually available for private charter as well. If you want to travel further afield ask your hotel if they can arrange a car and driver for the day or direct you to the local bus services.
Activities
As one of the quieter tourist destinations in Thailand, Sing Buri has fewer activities to participate in than more popular areas of Thailand, though there are still enough activities that visitors with many interests will find something to keep them entertained on their Sing Buri holiday.
Food & Drink
Most restaurants on Sing Buri serve a variety of cuisines, including Thai and international foods. Most guesthouse and resorts have restaurants that serve both. The following are some of the restaurants on Sing Buri Tourist Information CentersArea of Responsibility: Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Saraburi Language Support: English Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 Services & Facilities: Support tourism for Thai and Foreign visitors by providing brochures on tourism and creating and producing tourism media. information : http://www.tourismthailand.org |
