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SING BURI
Sing Buri, a small province beside the Chao Phraya River, was built
during the reign of King Rama V. Sights to see include Wat Sawang
Arom, a centre for Buddha image sculpting with the most complete
set of Nang Yai shadow play pieces in Thailand. Wat Phra Non Chaksi
and Wat Na Phrathat have recently been renovated and house Buddha
images as well as relics from the Khmer period.
The heroic deeds of Bang Rachan villagers, who bravely fought the
Burmese in 1765 (the theme of a popular recent movie), are commemorated
in a pleasant arboretum, containing a replica of their old fortress.
The province is famous for its freshwater fish, with specialty restaurants
catering the many hungry visitors.
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