About Sing Buri Province
Sing Buri is one of Thailand's smallest provinces and one of the most overlooked — a quiet agricultural region along the Chao Phraya River between Ang Thong and Lopburi. The province played a significant role in Thai history as the site of the Battle of Bang Rachan (1767), where a band of civilian Thai fighters held off Burmese forces for several months before the fall of Ayutthaya. The Bang Rachan battlefield and memorial are important historical sites. The provincial capital has an attractive riverside setting and the province is renowned for its Chinese-style preserved eggs and fermented fish paste, which are considered among the finest in central Thailand.
Top Highlights
Bang Rachan Memorial Park
battlefield and monument to the legendary civilian defenders of 1767
Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Wannaram
temple with a 52-metre reclining Buddha
Chao Phraya riverside
relaxed river town atmosphere with traditional wooden architecture
Preserved duck eggs and fish paste
regional specialty food produced in traditional Chinese-Thai style
Getting There
Sing Buri is 145 km north of Bangkok. Buses from Bangkok's Mo Chit take 2–2.5 hours. The province is on the northern rail line with trains from Hua Lamphong taking 2–3 hours. It is easily combined with visits to Ang Thong or Lopburi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore more Thai provinces
Browse all 30 province guides
Was this page helpful?
Senior Travel Writer · Bangkok · 12+ years in Thailand
James has lived in Bangkok since 2014 and has visited all 77 Thai provinces. He specialises in destination guides, itinerary planning, and transport logistics. Before moving to Thailand, he worked as a travel journalist in Hong Kong and Singapore. He speaks conversational Thai and is a certified PADI divemaster.
Our editorial standards