What happened at Bang Rachan?

In 1765–1766, before the fall of Ayutthaya, a group of farmers and villagers at Ban Bang Rachan defended their village against repeated Burmese military advances using a bamboo palisade. They held out for 5 months against a professional army before being overwhelmed. They are celebrated as symbols of Thai patriotic resistance. A dramatic film about the battle was released in 2000.

Is there much to see in Sing Buri beyond Bang Rachan?

Sing Buri is best visited as a half-day stop on a route between Bangkok and Lopburi or Ang Thong. The riverside temple with the reclining Buddha, the central market for local food specialties, and the Bang Rachan park fill a comfortable half-day.

What food is Sing Buri known for?

Preserved thousand-year eggs (khai yiao ma), fermented fish paste (pla ra), and a variety of pickled vegetables. The Chinese immigrant community established food-preservation traditions here that persist today. Local markets sell these items at low prices.

Sing Buri Province Guide — Bang Rachan Battlefield, Reclining Buddha & Day Trips

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.

Key facts

Population: 205,898 (2020)
Area: 822 km²
Density: 250 / km²
Districts: 6
Capital: Sing Buri
ISO code: TH-17

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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.

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Sources

Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.

1.Q334836 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026

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About Sing Buri Province

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.

1.Q334836 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026

2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.

3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026