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Talk:Singapore/Riverside

Split
Terence, I was actually thinking about exactly the same thing when I saw your message, because I was wondering where to slot in the National Museum (which falls right on the boundary). The problem is deciding where to draw the line -- I don't want to have too many sections either. Just listing out the 'subsections' now covered, we have:

 * Boat Quay
 * Clarke Quay
 * Robertson Quay
 * Mohamed Sultan
 * Raffles Place (incl. Merlion, Fullerton)
 * City Hall/Bras Basah
 * Marina Centre (Suntec, Esplanade, the hotels)

And then we need to have a clear dividing line between this area and Orchard (I've been using Dhoby Ghaut stn). (WT-en) Jpatokal 00:08, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

 * Thinking out loud, Clarke, Robertson and Mohamed Sultan obviously form one group, and City Hall/Bras Basah/Marina Centre another. The problem is splitting up Boat Quay and Raffles Place between these two. (WT-en) Jpatokal 00:14, 12 October 2006 (EDT)
 * Boat Quay, Raffles Place, Shenton Way and Telok Ayer form one group. There seems to be no mention about Lau Pa Sat anyway. --(WT-en) Terence Ong 05:52, 12 October 2006 (EDT)
 * Btw, Telok Ayer Street, Amoy Street, Club Street etc. belong to Chinatown, according to the road signs and there are Chinatown boards in the Telok Ayer Street area. Shenton Way, Tanjong Pagar (the section bordered by Maxwell Road, Kandallayur Street, Telok Ayer Street at the junction of Amoy Street Food Centre, Cecil Street and Stanley Street) belong to Telok Ayer and not Tanjong Pagar, The nothern part of Telok Ayer Street (north of Amoy Street Food Centre), Amoy Street and a tiny portion of Stanley Street belongs to Chinatown and not Tanjong Pagar) this is in your map FYI, Marina Bay, Shenton Way, Raffles Place and Boat Quay should form one page instead of the above suggestion. I hope we can do the change asap. --(WT-en) Terence Ong 06:03, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

Districts in Wikivoyage are set for travellers' benefit, not according to bureaucratic dictat, and nobody goes to Boat Quay thinking they're going to Chinatown. I've been thinking about rolling together the Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar maps, they're a little too small and the distinction is kind of useless...

So is your proposal the following?

 * 1) Marina Bay, Shenton Way, Raffles Place and Boat Quay ("Downtown"?)
 * 2) Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay, Mohamed Sultan ("Riverside"?)
 * 3) City Hall, Bras Basah (err... "City Hall"?)

Is Nicoll Highway the dividing line between Marina Bay and City Hall/Bras Basah? And what do you suggest we call these districts? (WT-en) Jpatokal 07:38, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

I've attached a crude map shown the districts above, please comment. The original can be found. (WT-en) Jpatokal 07:59, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

I see, but the Chinatown border is too huge. Anything west of Chin Swee Road should be in Riverside and anything east of Cecil Street should be in Downtown. In 2001, the Tanjong Pagar area had Chinatown road signs, but not anymore, thus forming another area (Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area), but well for convenience sake, merge with Chinatown. Tanjong Pagar's too small a place anyway. --(WT-en) Terence Ong 09:13, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

For the area bordered by Bras Basah Road, Nicoll Highway North Bridge Road, Connaught Drive and Parliament Place, can we move it to Downtown. As for the remaining area of "City Hall", should we call it Bras Basah? Bugis can be merged with Bras Basah and Kampong Glam forming another district. You are on IRC but idling, can you please come on IRC. --(WT-en) Terence Ong 09:21, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

 * I've uploaded a new version according to your suggestions, take a look. (You'll probably have to shift-reload to see the changes.)  I don't think the name "Bras Basah" is very intuitive for describing Bugis and Kampong Glam though...? (WT-en) Jpatokal 01:34, 16 October 2006 (EDT)

 * How about the name, "Museum" or "Rochor"? Or should we merge Kampong Glam and Bugis to be known as "Kampong Glam". The name "City Hall" doesn't sound really appopriate as its already not in the City Hall zone of Downtown Core. --(WT-en) Terence Ong 06:32, 18 October 2006 (EDT)

 * "Museum" is too vague and "Rochor" makes me think of Rochor Canal Rd, which is pretty far away from eg. Fort Canning. Kampong Glam and Bugis are already merged.

 * So far, the best option I can see is calling the current red box "Bras Basah", and keeping Bugis/Kampong Glam in their own article. (WT-en) Jpatokal 10:15, 18 October 2006 (EDT)

 * Ok, Bras Basah then. That's settled finally. ;) Though the National Library area and Purvis Street should be in Bugis, what do you think?

 * If you don't mind, would you like to discuss other issues over IRC or IM? --(WT-en) Terence Ong 01:33, 19 October 2006 (EDT)

 * How about you draw the district split the way you think it should be? (WT-en) Jpatokal 00:35, 16 November 2006 (EST)

 * So is it all right to split now? (WT-en) Terence Ong 05:37, 27 December 2006 (EST)

Time formats
May I recommend using the same time formats for all the Singapore articles?

Our main Singapore city state article has Star status and uses the universally understood, unambiguous and usually shorter 24 hour time format (as does Singapore/East Coast and Singapore/Little India). --118.93nzp (talk) 07:58, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

 * 24 hr formats for ASEAN member states will be the rule. Seligne (talk) 09:19, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

"The static map is much clearer than the dynamic map, so why is the dynamic map being used?"
Hi Ikan Kekek, you asked why we don't stick to the static map. I think there are plenty of reasons: We can try to keep the static map up-to-date but the dynamic map is automatically updated. So to me static maps in general are old school in my opinion. But I have to admit that they are often easier to read than dynamic maps. --Renek78 (talk) 15:57, 15 September 2017 (UTC)
 * The static map is 10 years old and therefore outdated.
 * Numbering on static map does not correspond to numbers in the article. Some places might not even be around anymore, but I didn't check that.
 * Land coverage of static map does not correspond to the one on the overview article anymore.
 * With a click of a button it is possible to export all sights, do's, hotels, etc. as gpx file to your phone. Huge advantage in my opinion. No need to search for places anymore.
 * I think the ease in reading, especially in this kind of example, trumps other concerns, since the map can be updated. Ikan Kekek (talk) 20:41, 15 September 2017 (UTC)
 * I wanted to add something to this. I also think the static maps are better. I tried to improve the dynamic ones by adding the MRT lines and stations, but it still is a far cry from the static one.
 * I wanted to update the Singapore maps a while ago, because not only are the listings out of date, but even the train lines have completely changed since the maps were made. The problem is that there's no SVG versions for the maps available (except for a big uncropped one: File:Singapore.svg, which is so old, it is missing the whole Marina area). I tried to get into contact with the person who made the maps to get the SVGs, but I think he's not active any more. Updating the Singapore maps is on my list of things I want to eventually get done, but it is quite a daunting task, so not sure whether I can even do it. Drat70 (talk) 10:26, 16 September 2017 (UTC)
 * There are some great mapmakers on this site who might be able to help, if they have the time, for example, Saqib. You just have to tell them what you want them to do. Ikan Kekek (talk) 16:50, 16 September 2017 (UTC)
 * Sure, drop the details on my talk page and I will begin working. --Saqib (talk) 16:51, 16 September 2017 (UTC)
 * Both maps on this page are now updated and back, as are most of the others in the centre of Singapore (missing Orchard Road). Let me know if you spot any errors or would like me to change anything. Drat70 (talk) 13:49, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
 * I still think the static map is much more useful. Ikan Kekek (talk) 19:19, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
 * I might not have been clear in my previous reply: the maps I updated were the static ones (there's one in the get around section and one further down in the drink section). Drat70 (talk) 00:38, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

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Talk:Singapore/Sentosa and Harbourfront

Mr. 202.172.230.50, if you know of some good quality and reasonably prices places to eat on Sentosa, please do tell us about them -- all the ones I've tried were in the overpriced & tasteless category. (WT-en) Jpatokal 11:59, 25 May 2004 (EDT)

Star
An anon user misplaced the star tag and I came along and reverted the change. Apparently Mr./Mrs. Anon believes this article to be of star quality. Anyone agree with Mr./Mrs. Anon? I don't really care - that's why I'm leaving it up to you. The only reason I would've bothered to bring this up is apparently the user doesn't know where a star tag goes in the first place so I'm a little hesitant in trusting his/her judgement.

Thanks! - (WT-en) Andrew Haggard (Sapphire) 13:42, 25 May 2006 (EDT)

 * See Project:Star nominations - the idea still seems to be kind of in the discussion stage, but this article might be a good test case. -- (WT-en) Ryan 13:48, 25 May 2006 (EDT)

Carlsberg Sky Tower
''Copied from article that has been redirected to Singapore/Sentosa. This seems overly detailed for a travelguide (ie facts about management), but I think some of it would be useful/interesting to include. Pasted for data-mining.'' (WT-en) Majnoona 00:33, 19 July 2006 (EDT)

Carlsberg Sky Tower is in Sentosa/Singapore.

The Carlsberg Sky Tower is Asia’s tallest observation tower and offers the highest view in Singapore at 131 metres above sea level. Is located in Sentosa and with its 360 degree view Sentosa, Singapore, the Southern islands and even the outlines of Malaysia and Indonesia can be seen.

Facts
• Tower height: 110 metres (360 feet) • Viewing height: 131 metres (430 feet) • Tower column diameter: 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) • Foundation diameter: 15 metres (50 feet) • Cabin capacity: 72 persons • Weight of Tower: 200 metric tonnes

Operation
Visitors enter a large air-conditioned cabin fitted with glass windows all round and then the cabin revolves slowly as it ascends the tower.

Management
Sky Tower Pte Ltd is a project conceived by Melchers Project Management Pte Ltd. Melchers Project Management is the managing shareholder of Sky Tower Pte Ltd and runs the daily operations of the Carlsberg Sky Tower in close co-operation with Sentosa Leisure Group (SLG). SLG is Sky Tower’s Operations, Marketing, Sales and Ticketing agent. Carlsberg is the name sponsor of the Sky Tower.

Construction
Manufacturer is HUSS Maschinenfabrik of Bremen, Germany. The Sky Tower was fabricated within 6 months at HUSS's factory in Europe. Construction of the Tower in Singapore was completed in 12 weeks. The Sky Tower opened to public on 7 February 2004.

Contact
Web: "http://www.skytower.com.sg" Opening hours: 9am-9pm daily (last ride 8.45pm) Getting there: On Sentosa, take the Blue or Green line buses. The Sky Tower is located adjacent to the Cable Car Station on Sentosa

Pagebanner
Might I recommend removing the pgname from the banner, since the name is already pretty obvious there! I did so for Chicago, and I think that looks better than having the repeated name. --Peter Talk 22:33, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

Time formats
May I recommend using the same time formats for all the Singapore articles?

Our main Singapore city state article has Star status and uses the universally understood, unambiguous and usually shorter 24 hour time format (as does Singapore/East Coast). --118.93nzp (talk) 01:59, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

Listings outside of Sentosa island?
Sentosa has a clearly defined boundary according to Wikipedia : Sentosa but there are quite a few listing defined around it. Any objection to move to other articles? --Andrewssi2 (talk) 00:17, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

 * I struggle to understand why someone would object. Please go ahead. Ikan Kekek (talk) 09:09, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

 * I was about to agree, Sentosa is certainly separate from the "mainland". But then I noticed the two maps in Singapore. Apparently people who districtified Singapore decided to include southern "mainland" Singapore in the Sentosa article. ϒpsilon (talk) 09:15, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

 * I certainly object. The article boundaries have pretty much been the same for the last ten years, and while admittedly Sentosa has changed a lot (more things to see and definitely more fees to pay), it makes sense logistically because you do have to pass through HarbourFront. Thematically the other listings also makes sense where Keppel Bay and Mount Faber are pretty much for the water views.
 * Where would the listings be moved to? Singapore/North and West? Which is just as ridiculous as labelling the whole eastern part of Singapore as Singapore/East Coast. Possibly a South Singapore article, but I'm not inclined until ten years from now after the port at Tanjong Pagar is moved to the west. The article could be called "Sentosa and surrounds", but then it'll still be shortened to Sentosa. Unless administrative boundaries are followed, which makes for very boring reading, I've found boundaries and naming to never be exact. -- torty3 (talk) 03:18, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

 * It is perfectly fine to define boundaries that make sense for the traveler and not aligned to a prescribed administrative area. The plain and simple question I have is whether these areas not physically on the island of Sentosa would be known in Singapore to also be Sentosa?
 * I don't have the answer either way, so would someone with local knowledge please comment? User:The_dog2 perhaps ? --Andrewssi2 (talk) 06:29, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Then why discount my local knowledge? :) The answer to your question is 'No'. But my point was that the areas in the article would and could be visited on the same day, and it is hard to define the area without calling it something else. Harbourfront perhaps, would be the closest term. Or even more generically, plain South. -- torty3 (talk) 06:40, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
 * We definitely do not consider places not physically on Sentosa to be part of Sentosa. Whenever we refer to a place as being in Sentosa, it most certainly means on the island itself, and if you ask a local to direct you to Sentosa, you will almost certainly be directed to the island. And HarbourFront also does not include Sentosa. It only refers to the area on the mainland right next to Sentosa. I guess "southern Singapore" would be a fairly descriptive term for the area, though we locals generally don't use it. The dog2 (talk) 06:55, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

 * Apologies for that torty3, I presumed incorrectly that you were not resident there (I had associated most of your edits with Australia).
 * It does seem however that the basis of calling the harbour front and Mount Faber as Sentosa is not really right. I would understand if we could identify a better name for this article such as Singapore/South ? --Andrewssi2 (talk) 08:59, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
 * It would make most sense to just rename the article. "South" sounds OK. Or "Sentosa and Harbourfront", maybe? ϒpsilon (talk) 09:17, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

Oh don't mind me, I'm just tetchy about city district articles in general because discrete neighbourhoods are interesting to write about and then the lesser known areas have to be lumped into the same place by basis of geographical nearness since they don't merit an article on their own. It irks me that some listings in Singapore/Orchard are not actually on Orchard Road, or Singapore/Balestier being about Balestier, Newton, Novena and Toa Payoh and not just Balestier, or that only the southeastern part of Singapore is really known as Singapore/East Coast. In the end I just reconcile it with naming the article using the most prominent neighbourhood and avoiding generic cardinal directions. Which means I also prefer "Sentosa and Harbourfront" as a more accurate but clunky term. The Singapore articles as a whole also need updates again, but hey, that's a long list of things to do. -- torty3 (talk) 15:54, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
 * I'd say "Sentosa and Harbourfront" would be a good way to name the district. If you go to a local and ask for "South" we do not intuitively think of the area, and in any case, the CBD is also located in the South. If you ask for Harbourfront, we will know what you're talking about and where to direct you. The dog2 (talk) 18:53, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

 * Thanks The dog2, torty3 , ϒpsilon , Ikan Kekek . I would move to rename this article (with corresponding redirect to Singapore/Sentosa_and_Harbourfront if no more comments by tomorrow. Andrewssi2 (talk) 23:59, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

St James Power Station on static map
Can anyone update the static map and remove the St James Power Station? Per this edit by, it has permanently closed. -- SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 09:35, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

Sentosa propaganda
User:Sentosa Development Corporation has added a lot of info to the article but turned into the world's blandest marketing brochure. This is going to require a lot of work to fix up... Jpatokal (talk) 09:35, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

 * Well, as expected, marketing staff's mindset is different than a Wikimedian... Veracious (talk) 07:31, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

 * Phew, finally done. SDC, if you come back here, please read Tone and use Listings. Jpatokal (talk) 23:45, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

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Talk:Singaraja

Removed all six restaurants
One is certainly in Denpasar (I go there!) and at least 3 of the others in Lovina. I will get some correct restaurant advice from a friend who lives in Singaraja right now.

If any of the 6 listed were correct, I will re-instate them. --(WT-en) Burmesedays 08:59, 14 September 2009 (EDT)

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Talk:Sing Buri

TAT Listings
Moved the TAT Listings to Talk:Sing Buri/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 00:39, 3 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Sing Buri/Listings

TAT Listings
Moved the TAT listings here from the main page, as they clutter the page way too much. If you have visited one of these listings, add them back and include your personal traveler experience.

Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri
The Provincial Court and City Hall of Sing Buri are located on Wilai Chit Road, Tambon Nai Mueang, in the Municipality of Mueang Sing Buri on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. The court was built in Ro So 129 (1910), and the City Hall in Ro So 130 (1911), during the reign of King Rama V. They are one-storey brick buildings in the European style. Apart from their beauty, the buildings are of great architectural value. The Fine Arts Department registered the buildings as national ancient monuments on 25 January 1990.

Wat Sawang Arom is located in Ban Bang Mon, Tambon Ton Pho, in the Municipality of Mueang Sing Buri, about 2 km from the old City Hall toward the Chao Phraya River. The temple is a centre of arts concerning education, construction of the Ubosot (ordination hall), Wihan (image hall), Sala (pavilion), and particularly the sculpture of Buddha images, which has been passed down from the Ban Chang Lo School in Thon Buri district. Within the temple compound, the Nang Yai Museum has collected more than 300 perfect and playable âNang Yaiâ great shadow puppets. Phrakhru Singhamuni, the past abbot, gathered some of the figures from the late Ayutthaya period. The others were given by Khru Pia, leader of a shadow play troupe who is well-versed in supervising and voicing the great shadow puppet play and has continued to pass down such performing art. For a show, the Nang Yai puppets are divided into 4 sets: The Great Battle (a battle against the Demon King - - Ravana), The Mongkut â But Lop Battle, The Naga Noose, and The Wirun Chambang Battle. Here, there is a demonstration of a Nang Yai play. The museum is open on Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. â 4.00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8.30 a.m. â 5.00 p.m. For those interested in the show, contact in advance at Tel. 08 1851 6205, 08 1802 6085. To get there: Take Highway 308 (Sing Buri â Ang Thong, the old route) to Km 94, about 3 km from the town of Sing Buri.

Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan is a royal temple in the third class. It is located in Tambon Chakkrasi. Presumably, the temple was built before the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Inside the Wihan (image hall), a large reclining Buddha image is enshrined. This beautiful Sukhothai-styled Buddha image is 47.42 m long, facing the north. The Buddha imageâs head points to the east. Furthermore, there are two other Buddha images: Phra Kan which is a gilded stone image and Phra Kaeo which is a cast image sitting crossed legged in the so-called âdiamond throneâ posture. The two sacred images have beautiful features. They were built in the reign of King Rama V to be the principal image at a ceremony for civil servants to swear an oath of allegiance to the king. In front of the hall, there are cannon-ball trees which are important in Buddhism. For more information, call Tel. 0 3652 0251, 0 3654 3415. To get there: By car:  From Amphoe Mueang, follow Highway 3032 (Sing Buri â Suphan Buri) for around 4 km. By bus:  Take the Sing Buri â Ban Don Pru bus No. 648, the Suphan Buri â Khok Samrong bus No. 462, or the mini-bus from the bus terminal in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri and get off in front of the temple.

Wat Na Phrathat is located in Ban Phra Non Chakkrasi, Tambon Chakkrasi, around 1.5 km from Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi. Initially, the villagers called the temple âWat Hua Mueang.â In the reign of King Rama IV, it was renamed âWat Na Phrathat.â The area around this place was assumed to have been the old town of Sing Buri. The important thing of the temple is Phra Prang (corn-shaped pagoda) which is around 8 Wa (Thai measurement: 1 Wa equivalent to 78.7 inches) high. The pagoda has figures of demons holding batons and garudas over the relic chamber. The early Ayutthayan style of architecture was later added to the pagoda in the form of Choranam brick niches built on its four sides. Up from the laterite base, bricks were formed into prang-style indented corners with brick antefixes. To the east of the pagoda is Phra Wihan Luang (grand image hall), and to the west lies the Ubosot (ordination hall) with many round-shaped pagodas. These features are the architecture of the late Ayutthaya period. The Fine Arts Department registered the temple as an ancient monument on 8 March 1935. To get there: By car:  Take Highway 3032 (Sing Buri â Suphan Buri). At Km 4, take a turn into the lane of the Provincial Prison of Sing Buri for around 1 km. By bus: Take a bus on the same route to Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi.

Wat Prachotikaram is located in Tambon Bang Krabue, around 5 km from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 311 (Sing Buri â Chai Nat, the old route). It is an ancient temple. Two large Sukhothai-styled images of Buddha in the posture of persuading relatives not to quarrel are enshrined here. Luangpho Sap is 6 Wa (Thai measurement: 1 Wa equivalent to 78.7 inches) and 7 Nio (Thai measurement: 1 Nio equivalent to 0.82 inches) high. Luangpho Sin is 3 Wa, 3 Sok (Thai measurement: 1 Sok equivalent to 19.68 inches), and 5 Nio high. Both have beautiful features and are worshipped by the general public.

Wat Kradangnga Buppharam  is located at Mu 6, Tambon Bang Krabue, a short distance from Wat Prachotikaram. The Ubosot (ordination hall) here is beautiful and unique in a modern style. It stands on the base of an old preaching hall. An ancient bell-shaped Chedi (pagoda) is like that of the early Ayutthaya period. This is considered the most complete pagoda among those of the same age, and was registered as a national ancient monument. Furthermore, in front of the pagoda, an ancient Ubosot with clay roof tiles has beautiful woodcarving door panels. To get there: Take Highway 311 (Sing Buri â Chai Nat, the old route) to Km 6, around 7 km from Amphoe Mueang.

Amphoe Phrom Buri
Wat Kudi Thong is located at Mu 3, Tambon Bang Nam Chiao, around 400 m from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 32 between Km 125-126. Within the temple compound, there is the Mondop (square building) resembling the twelve-indented corner pagoda, built in 1900 by Luangpho Panya Uttamaphichai the abbot. At the top of the Mondop, the Lord Buddhaâs relics are enshrined. Inside, the Lord Buddhaâs metal footprint is worshipped. Also, on the temple grounds lies the Thai Phuan Arts and Culture Centre. Collected here are daily utensils, clothes, ornaments, tools for farming, fishing, and animal trapping, as well as ancient water-based vehicles. For admission, contact the abbot of Wat Kudi Thong who is in charge of the museum. The museum is open daily from 8.00 a.m. â 7.00 p.m.

Burmese Mounds and Camp are located in Ban Chedi Hak, Mu 1, Tambon Ban Paeng, around 16 km from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 32 at Km 129. This ancient community features long mounds similar to an L-shape, around 5-15 m long and 3 m wide. It was presumed that the mounds were built in the Ayutthaya period in around 1584 when the Burmese army set up a camp at the mouth of the Bang Phutsa River for gathering troops to strike the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This area is considered a historic place. Nowadays, it is a park for recreation for the general public.

Wat Amphawan is located in Tambon Phrom Buri, on Highway 36 at Km 130. This temple is renowned for insight meditation practice. Phra Ratchasutthiyanmongkhon (Luangpho Charan Thitathammo) is the abbot. To get there By bus  From Bangkok, take the Bangkok â Sing Buri bus or the Bangkok â Amphoe Wat Sing bus. Get off at the entrance to the temple and take a taxi motorcycle. From the town of Sing Buri, take the Sing Buri â Wat Trachu mini-bus at the bus terminal in town and get off in front of the temple.

Wat Phra Prang Muni is located in Tambon Muang Mu, opposite the Agricultural College of Sing Buri, on Highway 32 between Km 134-135 (the route to Amphoe Phrom Buri). Here, the Phra Prang (corn-shaped pagoda) is prominently high. Next to the pagoda is the Wihan (image hall) of Luangpho Yen, the sacred stucco image of Buddha from the Ayutthaya period. Beside the Wihan lies a holy well which had been an ancient amulet cache from which soil was dug to fill the Wihanâs area. Inside the Ubosot, (ordination hall) mural paintings by Pheng who was a Laotian, depicting stories about hell and heaven, are second to none in beauty. They were painted around 1919.

Amphoe Tha Chang
Wat Phikun Thong is located in Tambon Wihan Khao, around 16 km from the town of Sing Buri and around 9 km from Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. Villagers call it âWat Luangpho Phaeâ (Phra Thep Singhaburachan). Within the temple compound, the Luangpho Phae Museum displays the history of Luangpho Phae, the revered Buddhist monk, and his eight requisites from the past to the present. On the other side, there is Thailandâs largest Buddha image in the posture of giving a blessing, called âPhra Phutthasuwanmongkhon Mahamuni or Luangpho Yai,â with a lap width of 11 Wa, 2 Sok, and 7 Nio, and a height of 21 Wa, 1 Khuep (Thai measurement equivalent to 10 inches), and 3 Nio. The reinforced concrete interior was decorated with 24 carat gold mosaics. The large Wihan (image hall) is surrounded by a gallery where Buddha images in different postures representing each day in a week and a large image of Phra Sangkatchai (Kaccayana or Happy Buddha) are enshrined. There is also a Dharma park and other beautiful structures among tranquil and shady surroundings. To get there: Take Highway 3032. See the direction sign to Wat Phikun Thong between Km 7-8 and follow Highway 3008 for around 8 km.

Wat Champa Thong is located in Tambon Pho Prachak. This is the place where the royal boat used during HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhornâs cruise along the Noi River has been kept. The name of this paddle boat or Ruea Mat Keng is Champa Thong Sing Buri. Furthermore, there is a large reclining Rattanakosin-styled Buddha image. To get there: Take Highway 3454, and, between Km 22-23, turn left for around 800 m.

Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan
Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and Khai Bang Rachan Park are 15 km from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 3032. They cover an area of around 115 rai, and feature an arboretum garden. Sculptures of 11 heroic leaders of Khai Bang Rachan or the Bang Rachan Camp, which were cast by the Fine Arts Department, appear magnificently in the garden. His Majesty the King presided over the opening ceremony of the monument on 29 July 1976. The Bang Rachan Camp is a place of great historical importance. This land recorded the events of bravery and sacrifice made by the Thai heroes on the third lunar month of the year of the rooster in 1765. The villagers of Ban Bang Rachan united to fight against the tremendous Burmese army and could endure eight Burmese attacks for five months before being conquered on Monday, the second day of the waning moon in the eighth lunar month in 1766. This is considered an important monument. The present Bang Rachan Camp is an imitation of the ancient camp. Within the Khai Bang Rachan Park, lies the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Historical Centre which has three exhibition rooms. Room I displays the stories of Khai Bang Rachan, ancient utensils, the Maenam Noi kiln site, and the great shadow play. Room II exhibits the heritage of Sing Buri. Room III presents the way of life of the people of Sing Buri and precious things of Sing Buri. The centre is open daily from 8.00 a.m. â 5.00 p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 3659 7126. To get there: Take the Suphan Buri â Sing Buri bus from the bus terminal in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri. Wat Pho Kao Ton or Wat Mai Daeng is located at Mu 8, Tambon Bang Rachan, opposite the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument, around 15 km from the town of Sing Buri on Highway 3032. It was the stronghold of the villagers of Bang Rachan to resist against the Burmese troops who came to strike the capital of Ayutthaya in 1765. Villagers call it âWat Mai Daengâ since there are many redwoods on the temple grounds. Redwood is a hardwood. They are respected as sacred woods and no one dares to cut them down. Within the temple compound, there is the âPhra Achan Thammachot Wihan,â the hall with four porches. Phra Achan Thammachot was among the important leaders of the Bang Rachan villagers. Next to the hall, lies a pond called âSa Nam Phra Achan Thammachot,â teeming with fish. The fish is respected as sacred fish; the villagers, therefore, do not catch the fish for food. Besides, the spiritual shrine of heroes of Khai Bang Rachan is close to the fence. At the front, there is an imitation of the Bang Rachan Camp. The Fine Arts Department registered the temple as an ancient monument in 1955.

Amphoe Bang Rachan
Wat Phra Prang (Channasut) is located at Mu 7, Ban Khok Mo, Tambon Choeng Klat. Within the temple compound, there is the Phra Prang (corn-shaped pagoda) in the early Ayutthaya style of art of the 15th â 16th century. It was presumed that the pagoda was built in the reign of King Narai the Great (1656-1688). This corn-shaped brick pagoda is around 15 m high, having a short base and a hallow chamber. On the walls of the chamber, once there were mural paintings which now leave no trace. At the back, there is an ancient Wihan (image hall) in the Ayutthaya style of art, with a lion-figured wood-carved gable and eaves brackets. There is a mountain and replica of the Lord Buddhaâs footprint on its top. Furthermore, traces of around 3-4 Maenam Noi kilns can be seen. The temple was registered as an ancient monument on 8 March 1935.

Maenam Noi Kiln Site is located on the temple grounds of Wat Phra Prang (Channasut). It was the largest site for pottery production in the Ayutthaya period during 1371 to 1767. The kilns here were crossdraft kilns made of brick. With some part looking like a roofed boat (Ruea Prathun), it was also called as a âroofed boat kilnâ (Tao Prathun). The kiln was divided into three sections: a chimney, a pottery room, and a fuel room. The kiln, which was considered to be of a large scale, was 14 m long and 5.6 m wide, having a chimney of 2.15 m in diameter. Pottery products made at this site include jars, bowls, mortars, caskets, Chofa roof finials, floor tiles, etc. Examples of the products excavated at this site can be seen at the abbotâs residence. Apart from being a cultural heritage site, this archaeological site is also one of the study centres on ceramics in the world. To get there: Take the Sing Buri â Bang Rachan â Sankhaburi route or Highway 3251 for around 16 km. The site is around 1 km from the Channasut Market. Alternatively, take the Sing Buri â Sankhaburi bus No. 605.

Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park is located in Tambon Thap Ya. The park area lies in two districts: In Buri and Bang Rachan. From the town of Sing Buri, follow Highway 309 for around 9 km and turn left to Ban Choeng Klat for around 1.2 km. âMae Laâ is the name of a river in Sing Buri which flows through the areas in three districts: In Buri, Bang Rachan, and Mueang Sing Buri. This natural river is an abundant source of food for fish. Therefore, fish caught from the river is delicious, particularly Pla Chon Mae La or striped snake-head fish which is famous food and a souvenir from Sing Buri province. At present, it is getting more difficult to find such species of fish. Officials have attempted to conserve and help increase the fish by means of dredging the river course and building a park on the bank of the Mae La River. Around the park building, the area is provided as a recreational place for the general public. Furthermore, the park offers an accommodation service for visitors. Four rooms are available at 450 Baht each. For more information, call Tel. 0 3650 1416.

Amphoe In Buri
Wat Sutthawat or Wat Mai is located in Tambon Thap Ya on Highway 311 (Sing Buri â In Buri) between Km 11-12, around 5 km from Wat Kradangnga, or around 3.5 km from the In Buri District Office to the south. An old Wihan (image hall) here was built in the Ayutthaya period. Inside, there are mural paintings of master craftsmanship, depicting the life of the Lord Buddha and the Chulamani Chedi in heaven where His hair relic was enshrined. They portray the Lord Buddha when he was ordained, encountered Mara, had a meal given by Chuntha, fell ill, went to stay at the double Ingyin trees, and entered nirvana. The paintings also depict the cremation and distribution of his ashes and relics to kings and deities. On the gable, there was once a painting elaborating the Lord Buddhaâs ashes and relics being contained and floated on the water. Now, the painting has faded. This temple is considered an ancient place of beauty and value.

Wat Bot is located in Tambon In Buri on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is around 16 km from the town of Sing Buri, on Highway 311 (Sing Buri â In Buri, the old route) between Km 14-15. It is a royal temple. Initially, it was a deserted temple from the Ayutthaya period. The Ubosot (ordination hall) here is the only one which used train tracks as its core base. Interestingly, all doors and window panels of the ordination hall were skillfully carved by Chuen Hatthakoson, a native of Sing Buri. Inside the ordination hall, there is an ancient principal Buddha image which has very beautiful features. At present, the ordination hall has been renovated.

In Buri National Museum is located in the same area of Wat Bot by the Chao Phraya River. Initially, it belonged to Wat Bot. The museum was established by the past abbot of Wat Bot, Phra Thepsutthimoli the Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Sing Buri and Uthai Thani provinces, who has gathered and maintained ancient artefacts and artworks since 1940. The important artefacts which are a source of historical knowledge include those excavated from the Ban Khu Mueang ancient site and the Maenam Noi kiln site. There is an exhibition of decorations of Buddhist monksâ ecclesiastical titles, rank insignia fans, Buddha images of different periods, Thai and Chinese ceramics, and Thai musical instruments. On the ground floor, folk plays, fish traps, a weaving loom, and ancient lamps are on display. The museum is open on Wednesday to Sunday from 8.30 a.m â 4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 5 Baht per person. A guided tour is available for a group of visitors. Contact should be made around one week in advance. For more information, call Tel. 0 3658 1986.

To get there: By car: Take Highway 311 (Sing Buri â In Buri, the old route). The museum is located between Km 14-15. By bus: There are two routes. Route I, take the Sing Buri â Chai Nat bus (the old route) from the provincial bus terminal. Route II, take the Bangkok â Amphoe Wat Sing (Po 1 and Po 2) bus from the Bangkokâs Northern Bus Terminal or Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet Road.

Mueang Boran Ban Khu Mueang (Ban Khu Mueang Ancient City) is located in Ban Khu Mueang, Tambon Huai Chan, within the Khu Mueang Arboretum, around 23 km from the town of Sing Buri. Presumably, it was an ancient community in the Dvaravati period. The city plan is rectangular with curved corners, 650 m wide, 750 m long, and 1 m high from the ground. There is a large mound and surrounding moat with earth banks. Many pieces of pottery were excavated here, such as crockery, pot, jar, kettle, etc. Others also found include coloured beads, earthenware lamps, a greenish stone wheel of the law, earrings, and silver coins inscribed with the word âSri Dvaravati Svara Punya.â The discoveries indicate the fact that this community has continued from the Funan Age to the Rattanakosin Era. At present, discovered artefacts have been maintained at the In Buri National Museum. Inside the present area of Mueang Boran Ban Khu Mueang lies an arboretum which covers an area of around 500 rai and has a surrounding ancient moat. It is shady and beautiful with various species of plants. To get there: Take Highway 311 (Sing Buri â In Buri, the old route) to Km 17, or drive from the town of In Buri for around 7 km and turn left to take Highway 3285 (In Buri â Nong Sum).

Wat Muang is located in Tambon In Buri by the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Follow the Asian Highway and turn left after the In Buri Market for around 2.5 km. Presumably, it was built in the early Rattanakosin Era in around 1822. Originally, there were many mango (Mamuang) trees in the temple. Therefore, it is called âWat Muang.â Within the temple compound, there is an ancient Wihan (image hall). It is a rectangular lime building with a front portico. The gable is decorated with pieces of pottery. Inside, the principal Buddha image with beautiful features is enshrined. The Buddha image is in the posture of subduing Mara sitting on a lotus seat on the superimposed lion-footed pedestal. The ceiling is painted with star-shaped designs. There are tempera mural paintings by a local artisan, which was presumed to have been drawn in the reign of King Rama IV. The paintings depict the life of the Lord Buddha, as well as the lifestyles and culture in the ancient society at different levels.

Homestay

 * Khai Bang Rachan Sangsan Yaowachon House In the Khai Bang Rachan Park, Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, Tel. 0 3653 5661-2, 08 9083 6528. Ten VIP houses: 1,000 Baht for two persons. Eleven youth houses: 150 Baht per person.

 * Ban Tha Kham Homestay (by the Noi River) 10 Mu 5, Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, Tel. 0 3653 5478. A package tour is 300 Baht per person (including morning alms offering). Activities include a trip to witness ancient things from the reign of King Rama V at Wat Tha Kham and a boat trip to Wat Phikun Thong, which costs 80 Baht per person, or 3,000 Baht for a group of 10 persons.

Agro-tourism Sites

 * Suan Chomphu Thong Sam Si (Thong Sam Si Rose Apple Orchard) is located at 10/1 Mu 5, Tambon Thon Samo, Amphoe Tha Chang. Fruit trees grown here are rose apple, lychee, and santol. It is open for the general public to visit and sample fresh fruits from the trees, or buy the fruits and their saplings back home. For more information, contact Khun Natthawut Chanphongkaeo at Tel. 0 3653 6161, Khun Wichian Phonthapthim at 182/1 Mu 4, Tambon Phikun Thong, at Tel. 08 7904 0989, or the Tha Chang District Agricultural Office at Tel. 0 3659 5119. To get there:  Take Highway 3454 toward Wat Sema, and, at Km 25, turn right for around 800 m.

Events and Festivals
Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial Fair To be held during 4-6 February of every year at the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and Khai Bang Rachan Park in Tambon Bang Rachan, Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan. Activities at the fair include the ceremonies to pay homage to the image of Phra Achan Thammachot and to lay a wreath before the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument, a light and sound presentation on the courageous acts of the heroes of Khai Bang Rachan, folk plays, entertainment, and exhibitions of numerous precious things of Sing Buri.

Kam Fa Tradition It is a merit-making fair of the people of Thai Phuan in Amphoe Phrom Buriâs Ban Bang Nam Chiao and Muban Phokhaphiwat. It is intended to worship and commemorate the deity who guards the sky and controls the rain to fall seasonally. On the second day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month, which is taken as a preparatory day, villagers will join and make Khao Pun (rice vermicelli), Khao Chi (grilled rice), and Khao Lam (sweet sticky rice) for alms offering in the next morning. An auspicious ritual performed by Buddhist monks will be held in the evening when villagers will bring sticky rice, eggs, and sugar to participate. At night, there is enjoyable entertainment. In the late night, the villagers will begin to steam sticky rice and make sweets. On the third day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month which is the Kam Fa Day, the villagers will bring the prepared offerings and food to make merit at the temple. Seven days after the Kam Fa, another half day of the Kam Fa ritual is extended, and after five more days, food will be offered to monks. After that, a piece of firewood will be brought to float in the river, as a ritual to get rid of drought. This is done lastly to complete the Kam Fa ceremony.

Ti Khao Bin Tradition It is an old tradition only observed in the village of Chakkrasi in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri during the Songkran Festival between 13-15 April every year. The ceremony will be performed by villagers who will bring sticky rice or red sticky rice to be steamed and wrapped in banana-leaf cones. The cones of sticky rice will be put on footed trays and offered to Luangpho Phra Non Chakkrasi at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi. After an appropriate period of time, there will be a ceremony to withdraw the rice. The villagers will go to get their trays and take some sticky rice from the cones into a small banana-leaf cup to be left before the reclining image of Buddha. The rest of the rice, which is considered the rice of Luangpho Phra Non Chakkrasi, will be shared and eaten at the temple by the villagers separating in groups of 6-7 people.

Kuan Khao Thip Tradition Khao Thip or Khao Mathupayat (rice sweet) is usually made in Muban Wat Kudi Thong, Ban Phokhaphiwat, and Wat Uttamaphichai in Amphoe Phrom Buri. The day is not exactly fixed, but it will happen during the time that young rice grows enough to give a milk-like juice. A ceremonial pavilion will be set up and encircled by a holy thread. Virgin girls will bring nine ingredients: bean, sesame, milk, butter, sugar, coconut, honey, sugarcane juice, and milk-like juice squeezed out of young rice, to mix in a giant wok. The ingredients will be heated by flame from the firewood of Javanese cassia and jujube trees, ignited by the sun. The stirring will be accompanied by Buddhist monksâ chant of victory, as well as sound of beating gongs and drums. The ritual still follows the traditional practice by having the appearance of a Brahman. The virgin girls who participate in the ritual must be the ones who do not yet start their first menstrual periods. They are required to wear white and practise the Buddhist eight precepts in order to purify their body and mind before the ceremony. The girls will help make Khao Thip, which takes around six hours to finish. The sweet will be put in a container as an offering to the monks in the next morning.

Traditional Long-tailed Boat Race To be held in September of every year on the Chao Phraya River at the embankment in front of the old City Hall. Many famous boats from other provinces join the race to win HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhornâs Cup. This is a challenging and exciting event for the beautifully decorated boats will show 2off at their best.

Fish Eating Festival and Sing Buri Red Cross Fair To be held in late December of every year. The Mae La River in Sing Buri is a natural source teeming with fish. Pla Chon Mae La or Mae La striped snake-head fish is very famous. It can be cooked into various delicious dishes of Sing Buri. Furthermore, Sing Buri is an origin of good cooks who possess recipes of well-known food and desserts.

Amphoe Mueang

 * Khanom Pia (Chinese pastry) has been a famous souvenir of Sing Buri since 1936 for its delicious taste and freshness. The Chinese pastry is made in various flavours and fillings. It is available on sale at shops in general.

 * Pla Chon Mae La Sing Buri is well-known for its source of tasty striped snake-head fish. It is commonly known that Sing Buriâs Mae La fish from the Mae La Ka Rong River is sold at the fresh Municipal Market of Sing Buri.

 * Salapao Mae Saichai Salopao (Chinese bun) of the Guangzhou recipe is well-known for its soft texture and being kept for a long period. It is available at the Mae Saichai shop by the embankment on Wilai Chit Road.

 * Kun Chiang and Mu Yong Chinese pork sausage and flossy pork are long famous as a souvenir for being crispy, less oily, and delicious. They are available in many brands at shops in general.

 * Nuea Thup and Mu Thup  Pound dried beef and pork are very popular. They can be kept for a long period and are available at shops in general.

Amphoe Phrom Buri

 * Pearl-inlaid Products are made at Ban Paeng opposite Wat Chinda Mani. Pieces of skillful work of fine art range from small ones, such as Talum Muk (footed container with an inward curved mouth), jewellery casket, betel nut container, and bag, to large-scale furniture. All the products are made in an ancient style by Thai skilled craftsmen. For more information, call Tel. 08 9809 1151.

 * Mattress Making is mostly found in Amphoe Phrom Buri. It is a quality mattress filled with new kapok, having fine sewing and a beautiful design.

Amphoe In Buri

 * Basketry is mostly found at Mu 6, Ban Ranam, Tambon Chi Nam Rai by the Basketry Group of Ranam Housewives. Pieces of basketry are made in different forms, including souvenirs. Materials used are rattan, bamboo, and water hyacinth, which are woven into various figures, such as hen, shrimp, frog, basket, food cover, etc., with fine craft and beautiful designs. For more information, contact the Basketry Group of Ranam Housewives at Tel. 08 1991 5818. To get there:  Follow the road parallel to the irrigation canal for around 6 km and turn left for around 200 m. Then, turn right for around 1 km. The Basketry Group of Ranam Housewives is diagonally opposite Wat Ranam. Furthermore, the Group of Suan Maprang Housewives at Mu 5, Ban Suan Maphrao, Tambon Chi Nam Rai, also produces different forms of basketry.

 * Krayasat This kind of crispy rice sweet is mostly made in Tambon Ban Rai. It is sweet, crispy, and soft, and suitable for a snack. It is on sale at shops in general.

Amphoe Mueang

 * Group of Ban Bang Man Females 76 Mu 6, Tambon Ton Pho, Tel. 0 3651 1076, 0 3653 9483 (herbal shampoo and conditioners).
 * Ketsara Bakery Branch I 661/10-11 Nai Chan Nuat Khiao Road, opposite the Sing Buri Polytechnic College, Tel. 0 3651 2197 (fish cake, fish Chinese pastry, fried fish cake, fish ice-cream, grilled striped snake-head fish and pound dried fish). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 8.00 p.m.
 * Ketsara Bakery Branch II 333 Mu 1, Asian Highway, Km 133, opposite the Sing Buri Agricultural College, Tel. 0 3651 2877, 0 3651 8333 (fish cake, fish Chinese pastry, fried fish cake, fish ice-cream, grilled striped snake-head fish, and pound dried fish). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 9.00 p.m.
 * Khanom Pia Roti Nai Kimsia 643/27 Nai Thaen Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3653 0135 (Chinese pastry with bean filling). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 4.00 p.m.
 * Salapao Mae Saichai 511 Wilai Chit Road, Tambon Bang Phutsa, Tel. 0 3651 1672 (Chinese bun, Chinese pastry with salty bean, black gram, pork or fish filling, fish cracker, and pound dried fish). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 8.00 p.m.
 * Namphrik Pathumthip 94/30 Tambon Muang Mu, Tel. 0 3651 2640, 08 1853 2129 (Namphrik (chili sauce) Narok, Namphrik Kung Siap, Namphrik Ta Daeng). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 6.00 p.m.
 * Mu Thup Watcharin 141/1 Thammachot Road, Tel. 0 3651 2644 (pound dried beef or pork, beef or pork with spices, Chinese sausage). It is open daily from 7.00 a.m. â 7.00 p.m.

Amphoe Phrom Buri

 * Khanom Pia Mae Simueang 450 Mu 6, Tambon In Buri, Tel. 0 3658 1699 (Chinese pastry filled with egg and gourd, or with bean, egg, and gourd). It is open daily from 6.00 a.m. â 6.00 p.m.

Amphoe Tha Chang

 * Khanom Tan Kathi Sot and Khanom Thuai Fu Namtan Sot (Thai sweets using fresh coconut milk and sugar) 312/2 Mu 7, Tambon Thon Samo (next to Wat Sema), Tel. 08 1853 1181, 08 1853 7158. The outlet in Amphoe Mueang Sing Buri is in front of the (old) Siam Commercial Bank on Phan Rueang Road, Tel. 0 3659 5308.

Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan

 * Processed Fruit of the Group of Wat Pradap Housewives 21 Mu 16, Tambon Bang Rachan, Tel. 08 1570 8474 (pickled mango, banana conserve, tamarind dredged with plum powder, tomato and star fruit in syrup, and dried tomato and star fruit). The processed fruits are on sale at the provincial bus terminal, the Khai Bang Rachan Park, and the Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park.

Suggested Itineraries
One-day Trip Bangkok â Sing Buri

 * Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan. The Buddha image has long been with the people of Sing Buri. Initially, the temple was called âWat Phra Non.â However, it was presumed that there was another temple named Chakkrasi around 1,200 m to the south of Wat Phra Non. Therefore, the two temples are called Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi. The reclining image is 50 m long. Inside the Wihan (image hall), there are two Buddha images: Phra Kaeo and Phra Kan. It was said that the two images were given by King Rama V to accompany the reclining image.

 * Proceed to Wat Phikun Thong to pay homage to Luangpho Phae, the former abbot and famous master monk who was revered by the people of Tha Chang district. Within the temple compound, Phra Phutthasuwanmongkhonmuni, Thailandâs largest Buddha image in the posture of giving a blessing, is enshrined. At weekends, the temple grounds are occupied by vendors of fresh fruits from orchards, traditional desserts made by local people, and various kinds of food.

 * Follow the direction sign to the agro-tourism village in Tha Chang district. Drop by at the first house to sample Khanom Tan (sweet made from palm fruit) and Khanom Thuai Fu (sweet made with fresh palm sap and flour). The sweets are fresh home-made. Witness how to make the sweets step by step from flour mixing, putting the mixture in Talai small cups, to steaming them. Contact should be made in advance at Tel. 08 1853 1181, 08 1853 7158, or call the shop in Mueang district, in front of the (old) Siam Commercial Bank on Phan Rueang Road at Tel. 0 3659 5308.

 * Visit Suan Chomphu Thong Sam Si. Walk around the rose apple orchard. Sample fresh rose apple fruit from the tree, or buy some as a souvenir. The saplings are available to be grown at home. In the nearby areas, there are orchards of santol and Mafai (Burmese grape). For more information, contact Khun Natthawut Chanphongkaeo at Tel. 0 3653 6161, Khun Wichian Phonthapthim at 182/1 Mu 4, Tambon Phikun Thong, at Tel. 08 7904 0989, or call the Tha Chang District Agricultural Office at Tel. 0 3659 5119.

 * Finally, pay homage to the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument to commemorate the heroic acts of the brave villagers who sacrificed themselves for the nation, and walk across the road to Wat Pho Kao Ton which is believed to have been the stronghold of the villagers of Bang Rachan to fight against the invaders. Here, an annual fair will be held to praise the heroes of Bang Rachan for their great deeds in the past.

One-day Tour Programmes

Programme I

 * Visit the old City Hall built in Ro So 129 (1910).
 * Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan.
 * Visit the Bang Rachan Park, Wat Pho Kao Ton, and the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument.
 * Pay homage to the Buddha image in the posture of giving a blessing at Wat Phikun Thong.
 * Have lunch.
 * Visit the Maenam Noi Kiln Site, a production site of pottery, at Wat Phra Prang.
 * See a view of the Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park, an origin of âPla Mae Laâ (Mae La fish).
 * Visit the In Buri National Museum and Wat Bot.
 * Drop by to buy souvenirs on the way back home.

Programme II

 * Pay homage to the reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan.
 * Pay homage to Luangpho Yen, the sacred stucco Buddha image from the Ayutthaya period, at Wat Phra Prang Muni.
 * Visit the Bang Rachan Park.
 * Visit the Maenam Noi Kiln Site, a production site of pottery from the Ayutthaya period, at Wat Phra Prang.
 * Have lunch at the Channasut Market.
 * Cruise the canal on the Wat Noi Nang Hong â Wat Phikun Thong route to admire nature and observe way of life by the canal banks.
 * Drop by to buy souvenirs on the way back home.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 11:54, 2 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Singles travel

Move
I think this should be moved to Singles travel. Solo travel is most often used to describe simply traveling by oneself, often referring to backpacking. Singles travel exclusively means travel for the purpose of meeting other singles. --(WT-en) Peter Talk 22:30, 16 June 2011 (EDT)

 * I agree.
 * Certainly this is a valid travel topic, but it needs some careful handling. There is a slippery slope here leading to an article that is just touting.
 * Another danger is that, since travelling to "meet other singles" is travelling to get laid a lot, this could end up violating our sex tourism policy. I don't think that is a big risk, and I'd say those policies are too restrictive anyway.
 * What warnings does it need? Bring condoms and beware of women from low-income countries who pursue a man for the visa. What else? (WT-en) Pashley 23:13, 16 June 2011 (EDT)

 * I am very dubious that it will develop into a proper travel topic. The page seems to have been set up to feed into another page which consists of a list of urls and has just been vfd'd. If it does remain though, I would agree that Singles travel is a more appropriate title. --(WT-en) Burmesedays 23:55, 16 June 2011 (EDT)

 * Anyway, we already have Travelling alone, so anything on "solo travel" should go there.
 * The question is whether "Singles travel" will be become a reasonable article. It clearly could, something along the lines of Travelling with children or Retiring abroad which cater to other fairly limited groups of travellers, However, that certainly does not mean it necessarily will. (WT-en) Pashley 03:22, 17 June 2011 (EDT)

I have moved it. (WT-en) Pashley 03:25, 17 June 2011 (EDT)

Rewrite
I made a start on turning it into what I think it ought to be, but it needs a lot more work, which I am not prepared to do. (WT-en) Pashley 02:00, 12 August 2011 (EDT)

Is it now dead?
It started as mostly promotional stuff for some singles tours. We eliminating the touting, leaving a short article that is mostly platitudes; arguably the whole article as it stands violates No advice from Captain Obvious. There have been no substantive edits since 2011.

Should we just tag it for vfd, give it a decent burial? Pashley (talk) 01:41, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Merge tag
Currently, this article is tagged for merging to Travelling alone and that article is tagged to merge here. That seems silly to me; you cannot merge in both directions. User:Ypsilon:since you inserted both tags, can you explain your intent?

In any case, I do not think a merge is a good idea. Travelling alone (without a travel companion) is one thing and Singles travel (travelling without a sexual partner, possibly because you are looking for one or more new ones) is a different thing. Sure they overlap, but that is no reason to confuse them, let alone to try to deal with both in one article. Pashley (talk) 22:01, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

 * Note that, while I object vehemently to the idea of a merge, I would not mind seeing this article deleted (unless someone wants to take it on and develop it); see the section just above. Pashley (talk) 22:08, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

 * Agreed. Singles travel means something totally different from solo travel. But the last substantive edit to this article was made in 2011, which makes it a deletion candidate. --Peter Talk 22:15, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

 * Well, firstly this is one of those short outline travel topic articles that, as Peter just said, hasn't been edited for quite a while. While I think the article is...maybe a bit out of scope for VW (though not as much as "Marriage in China") I'm fine with keeping it - it isn't trolling or spam. I figured that instead of deleting everything in this article, some of the information could maybe be included in "travelling alone" as a subsection/a travel topic of a travel topic. Plus, I can't remember if I've ever used the merge tag before, I assumed they should be added to both articles... Ypsilon (talk) 22:40, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

 * Singles travel can be done with friends (e.g., wingmen, or fellow dejected singles, who just have so much love to give, if only someone would open up their heart to them?)—it's really a whole different thing. Also, I think you are looking for Template:Merge from. --Peter Talk 22:44, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

 * "Merge from" would've been a more suitable template but I didn't know there was such a template. Anyways, I imagined people who "single travel" traveled alone for the most part, the stay safe section was pretty much the same in both articles and travelling alone also takes up the topic of meeting new people on the trip, so I figured the stuff from this article not already there could be moved there. But if it's a bad idea, I'll remove the merge tags right away. There are also other travel topic outline articles that IMO could be merged into larger ones, for example the exotic Hitchhiking around the world could very well be merged into Round the world overland.  Ypsilon (talk) 08:28, 16 March 2013 (UTC)

 * I have now removed the merge tag. Is it a vfd candidate? Pashley (talk) 23:48, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Vfd
Mostly full of overly general Captain Obvious-style advice. Deletion was suggested months ago at Talk:Singles travel.
 * Delete - Texugo (talk) 20:53, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Delete Pashley (talk) 21:26, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Comments: I don't mind a bit of "Captain Obvious" advice in a travel topic; it seems to me, that's in part why we have topics like Stay Safe, et al., so that the advice we don't want to clutter other articles is there. That said, this article is very undeveloped. I don't mind the topic, but unless someone wants to develop the article further, I'm kind of apathetic about whether it is kept or deleted, and I can see that it will be deleted. Ikan Kekek (talk) 21:37, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Whoa! What happened to the "Stay Safe" topic? Ikan Kekek (talk) 21:52, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * I see, it's Stay safe. Is there a way to have different capitalization automatically redirect? For now, I'll create the redirect. Ikan Kekek (talk) 22:04, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * A search for the uncapitalized version of a title-case title will get there without a redirect existing; it's only links that cause a problem in that respect. Powers (talk) 23:18, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks for explaining. That's a little strange, and I think I'd call it a bug. Ikan Kekek (talk) 07:52, 5 April 2014 (UTC)

 * Keep as separate article (without merging) if only to keep this page's implicit assumption that "single" always equates to "single and looking" out of the main article on travelling alone. K7L (talk) 11:16, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
 * But K7L, keep with what valuable content? And keep waiting how long for that content to appear? It's already been a long time, well past the period we usually give for travel topics to be developed into something useful. If it's never going to become a truly useful guide, we need to get rid of it, not keep it as a semantic marker for contrast with the other article. Texugo (talk) 12:51, 5 April 2014 (UTC)

 * See Talk:Singles travel for previous discussion. There is certainly potential for a decent article on this as a travel topic, but no-one has every actually tried to create one. The original creator just touted some cruises, I fixed that but did little else & a few people have added bits, but no-one has seriously tried to develop it and there have been no substantive edits since 2011. Unless we have a volunteer now, delete. Pashley (talk) 14:15, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
 * K7L, maybe you'd like to have the article moved to your userspace, so that you can whip it into solid shape before it's put back into article space? Ikan Kekek (talk) 20:07, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Policy says we should delete this article now, but if K7L would like, I'll move it to his userspace as Ikan suggested, if he responds affirmatively in a reasonable amount of time. -- AndreCarrotflower (talk) 19:14, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

 * Delete. Agree with Pashley --Inas (talk) 04:10, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Result: Deleted. -- AndreCarrotflower (talk) 23:23, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

title: Talk:Singles travel


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Talk:Sinhala phrasebook

Comments
This language is written in a diffrent script. Any user can look up Omniglot for information. --(WT-en) CurvyEthyl 22:16, 28 September 2010 (EDT)

BedeRavindra (talk) 00:16, 25 August 2019 (UTC)

Heading Diacritics, using the symbol 'ə' instead of 'a'
If the first consonant of a word is followed by "a" sound, such as ක(ka), ග(ga), න(na) the 'a' sound can be pronounced as 'a' or as 'ə'. It is difficult to know which one, except through usage. But nearly all subsequent consonants that are accompanied by an 'a' is pronounced as 'ə'. This gives the typical mumbling sound when sinhala is spoken. If the last consonant is accompanied by an 'a', it can be a 'a' or 'ə', but it can be recognised, unlike when it occurs at the beginning, because any that ends with 'a' sound is written as a 'ā' though in effect it is a short 'a' sound. Though this helps with the ambiguity between 'a' and 'ə' at the end of the word, it creates and ambiguity when it comes to the ending 'ā' sound, as it can be a short 'a' or a long'ā' as mentioned in the subsequent bullet point 1, which says "Even when some words appear in writing with a long 'ā' sound at their end, it tends to be pronounced 'a' in everyday speech. ", but that is not too bad, as the difference between the real 'ā' and a 'a' as the last vowel is minimal, because 'ā' sounds, though distinctly a long sound at the beginning and in the middles of a word, at the end of the words are never pronounced as long 'ā' sounds, anyway.

Comments @BedeRavindra
Ravi, as you suggested, I added this section in an info box to the "Pronunciation guide" section. Have a look.

BedeRavindra (talk) 03:39, 26 August 2019 (UTC) Thanks Sujeewa, I restructured the text a little.

"A" as in "bad"?
Could we please pick another word? I don't know Sinhala, but I seriously doubt the sound is at all similar to how New Yorkers pronounce "bad", and the pronunciation of that vowel is very different in England than it is in pretty much any part of the U.S. Ikan Kekek (talk) 00:47, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I can't speak proper Sinhala (a si-1.5 on a babel scale, and that's only for speaking), but I can speak bits and pieces of it, and I've always used a as it as a held A, but my response isn't the best, since it's been years since I last visited Srilanka for a long period of time (almost 15 years). My mum has a little book of some phrases, but it's not with me at the moment (somewhere in the house) and it's from 2005. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | en.wikipedia) 01:08, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I have no better sense of what that sound is now. Ikan Kekek (talk) 05:27, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Basically how you say bad in an American or an Australian accent. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | en.wikipedia) 05:32, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Which is very different from how Britons say "bad". But I don't think Australian pronunciations are very similar to American pronunciations at all, so I'm still pretty mystified. Ikan Kekek (talk) 07:13, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Any new ideas of a better English word to use to illustrate this sound? Ikan Kekek (talk) 07:24, 23 February 2022 (UTC)
 * According to the Wikipedia article on the wikipedia:Sinhala script, the IPA pronunciation is [æ], in phonetics a near-open front unrounded vowel, which I guess is General American "bad". Not modern Received Pronunciation bad though. Gizza ( roam ) 22:49, 23 February 2022 (UTC)
 * I guess the only good solution is for someone to link sound files of pronunciations by a native speaker. Ikan Kekek (talk) 23:13, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

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Talk:Sintra

I think I've been there. Does the palace have an upright royal bathtub? -(WT-en) phma 22:15, 14 Aug 2004 (EDT)

Observations
I just been to Sintra, a few observations:

As late as mid july is still out-of-season, there pleanty of room, finding parking spots takes a little time, but not terribly difficult, if you are willing to walk a little and enjoy the view. Like everywhere in Portugal the road signs however are non-existing at best, and often wrong, so buy a very accurate up-to-date road map.

Everything in Sintra closes around 18:00 (some places at 19), so be arrive there no later than 16. This includes many places to eat. The closing hours do not change in high season. 85.235.250.110 05:19, 18 July 2007 (EDT)

Corrections:

the tram is working now until September 25th 2011. They go every hour, beginning at 9:20 am from Sintra. The cost of the Ticket is 2€ for flat fare, 1€ for half ticket and for children up to 6 years is free.

A selection of Page Banners for Sintra
--Renek78 (talk) 20:49, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I like the current banner best, with the caveat that I've never been to Sintra. Ikan Kekek (talk) 21:30, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I was in Sintra in February, and I prefer #1, although there is room for improvement here. While I think Pena Palace would be a more interesting banner than the Moorish castle, the commons doesn't have a photo that would work in 7:1 . Ground Zero (talk) 21:38, 21 May 2024 (UTC)

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Talk:Sintran

VFD Discussion
If neither Wikipedia or Google know of a region named Sintran, i do have my doubt that such place exists ;-) probaby refers to Sintra which already have good coverage
 * Delete - (WT-en) Sertmann 12:10, 30 October 2008 (EDT)

 * Yeah, delete. Keep smiling, (WT-en) Edmontonenthusiast 16:01, 31 October 2008 (EDT)
 * Redirect to Sintra. General policy is to set up redirects for articles with titles that are plausible typing errors.  I'm not totally sure this one qualifies, but what's the harm? -- (WT-en) Bill-on-the-Hill 17:50, 31 October 2008 (EDT)
 * Sure. (WT-en) Edmontonenthusiast 17:51, 31 October 2008 (EDT)

 * Redirect Agree with Bill. As discussion is over 14 days old, ee has changed his delete to a redirect, I'll do the redirect. (WT-en) Nrms 06:36, 18 November 2008 (EST)

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Talk:Sint-Truiden

Comments
Hello, my name is Dieter Clerinx. I am employed at the Sint-Truiden tourist office. I'm owner of the websites www.toerisme-sint-truiden.be and www.visitsinttruiden.eu. I'm owner of all the textmessages on these sites.

Friendly regards,

Dieter

 * What are you saying exactly, do you want us to delete contents lifted from your site? or are you trying to claim copyright for information you have upload here? in that case you might want to read up on the creative commons licence. --(WT-en) Stefan (sertmann) talk 05:32, 4 February 2011 (EST)

title: Talk:Sint-Truiden


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Talk:Sioux Falls

Comments
This is my first stab at an article. There are several other sections I plan to edit but don't have time right now. If nothing else, this serves as a jumping off point for discussion. (WT-en) Sodakboy93 15:29, 4 April 2007 (EDT)

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Talk:Sipadan

Reef destruction: 15 May 2006
First hand accounts at and. There are already photos of the damage but it's early analysis. (WT-en) Hypatia 22:55, 16 May 2006 (EDT)

Crocs in Sipadan?
Given its location out in the middle of sea, I posit that it's highly unlikely to find crocodiles (salties or otherwise) in Sipadan. Evidence to the contrary is welcome. (WT-en) Jpatokal 02:38, 24 November 2006 (EST)

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Talk:Si Racha

TAT Listings
Placed some TAT listings from the Province page on Talk:Si Racha/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 23:27, 2 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Si Racha


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Talk:Si Racha/Listings

TAT Listings
Lots of listings from TAT. If you visited one, add it back but modify it with your own traveler experience.

Amphoe Si Racha
Ko Loi (เกาะลอย) This is a small islet near the northern shore of Si Racha. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it is a popular location for recreation by the local people. Visitors can enjoy feeding sea turtles in a pond. A flight of stairs leads up to the breezy hill-top temple which offers a delightful view of the sea. Sriracha Tiger Zoo (สวนเสือศรีราชา) At km 20 on Highway No. 3241 between Pattaya and Bang Saen Beach, or 10km from Si Racha District, this is a well-maintained zoo with hoards of crocodiles, Bengal tigers, camel, deer, scorpions and more. There are four different shows at various times during the day, including crocodile and tiger shows. Visitors also see how friendship can be possible among tigers, pigs and dogs that live together. The park is open daily from 8AM-6PM. Admission: 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Tel. 0 3829 6556-8 Bangkok, Tel. 0 2934 7841, 0 2934 7841 or www.tigerzoo.com for more information.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo (สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว) Local in Tambon Bang Phra This famous zoo operated by the Zoological Garden Organization and covers a vast tract of forestland. It is Located 19km after a left turn at Bang Phra, about 20km south of Chon Buri on Sukhumvit Road. There are more than 200 species of wildlife living in their natural habitual. They include both domestic and imported types. Open daily from 8AM until 6PM, the zoo is also put on shows of well-trained animals and birds. Until 11AM-4PM. Admission fee is 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Night Safari tours by auto-trams. Tel. 0 3829 8188, 0 3829 8270 or www.zoothailand.org for more information.

Golf

 * Bangphra International Golf Club (บางพระ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล กอล์ฟ คลับ) 45 Mu 6, Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 1149-50, 18 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
 * Bhurapha Golf Club (บูรพา กอล์ฟ คลับ) 281 Mu 4, Tambon Bueng, Tel. 0 3834 5151-2, 0 3837 2700-1, 36 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
 * Crystal Bay Golf Club (คริสตัล เบย์ กอล์ฟ คลับ) 502 Mu 10, Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 9370-81, 27 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

 * Khao Kheow Country Club (เขาเขียว คันทรี่ คลับ) 220 Mu 12, Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3829 8224-6, 27 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

 * Laem Chabang International Country Club (แหลมฉบังอินเตอร์ เนชั่นแนล คันทรี่ คลับ) 106/8  Mu 4, Tambon Bueng, Tel. 0 3837 2273, www.laemchabanggolf.com, 27 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
 * Pattana Sport Club (พัฒนา สปอร์ต คลับ) 99/89 Mu 9, Tambon Khaokhunsong Road, Tel. 0 3826 3379, 0 3831 8999, 27 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
 * Sriracha International Golf Club (ศรีราชา อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล กอล์ฟ คลับ) 284-285 Mu 6, Tambon Bueng, Tel. 0 3833 8375-8, www.srirachagolf.com, 18 Holes: open everyday. 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.

Eat

 * Chai Tha-Le (ชายทะเล) 32 Mu 1 Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 1964 (Open 9.00 a.m-10.00 p.m. Seafood)
 * Chan Phen (จันทร์เพ็ญ) 30 Thetsaban 1 Road, Tel. 0 3831 1025, 0 3831 2580 (Thai-Chinese food and Seafood)
 * Chua Le (จั๊วหลี) 46/22 Sukhumvit Road., Tel. 0 3831 1244, 0 3832 1263, 0 3877 0613 (Thai-Chinese food and Seafood)
 * Grand Seaside (แกรนด์ ซี ไซด์) 9 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 2537, 0 3832 3851 (Open 10.00 a.m-10.00 p.m. Seafood)
 * Kasem (เกษมโภชนา) 246/5 Mu 2 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 1440 (Open 8.00 a.m-5.00 p.m. Kuaitiao Pet Tun)
 * Mum A-Roi (มุมอร่อย) 16/4 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3832 6524 (Open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. seafood, a la carte)
 * Orchid Bang Phra Garden (สวนอาหารออร์คิด บางพระ) 117/36 Mu 5 Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 1674, 08 6610 7870 (Open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Kaeng Khiao Wan, Phat Phet Pla)
 * Pa Wan (ป้าหวาน) 20 Mu 1 Ao Udom, Tel. 0 3838 1835, 0 3876 6280-2 (Open 8.00 a.m-9.00 p.m. Kuaitiao Tha-Le, Phat Thai)
 * Tai Hi (ภัตตาคารไต้ฮี้) 13 Sukhumvit Road, Tel. 0 3831 1306, 0 3831 2880 (Open 9.00 a.m-9.00 p.m. Thai-Chinese food and seafood)
 * Si Racha Seafood (ศรีราชาซีฟูด) 160 Soi 1, Si Racha Road, Tel. 0 3877 0818
 * Sut Thang Rak (สุดทางรัก) Laem Chabang, Tel. 0 3849 3839

Amphoe Si Racha

 * Bang Phra International Golf Club (บางพระ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล กอล์ฟ คลับ) 45 Mu 6 Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 1149-50, Bangkok Tel. 0 2285-0670-2, 60 rooms: 1,500-2,300 baht
 * Cape Racha Hotel (เคป ราชา โฮเต็ล) 35/1 Jerm Jompon Road., Tambom Surasak, Tel. 0 3831 4288 Bangkok Tel. 0 2233 3433, 0 2233 9560 www.caperacha.com, 192 room: 3,000-6,000 baht (Spa Thai Massage)
 * Crystal Bay Golf Lodge (คริสตัล เบย์ กอล์ฟ ลอดจ์) 502 Mu 10 Sukhumvit Road. Tambom Bang Pha, Tel. 0 3834 9203-5, 45 rooms: 800-3,600 baht *The Ciy Hotel Si Racha (เดอะ ซิตี้ โฮเต็ล ศรีราชา) 6/126 Sukhumvit Road., Tel. 0 3832 2700-40 . www.citysriracha.com, 217 rooms: 3,700-15,800 baht
 * Grand Bungalow (แกรนด์ บังกะโล) 9 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 1079, 13 rooms: 400-600 baht
 * Kanary Bay Si Racha (คานารี่ เบย์ ศรีราชา) 17/2-3 Soi Choemchomphon 1, Tel. 0 3877 1365 Fax.    0 3832 5680-1 Bangkok Tel. 0 2233 3433 ext 123 www.kanarybay.com, 194 rooms: 2,000-5,000 baht, 30 bungalows: 4,500-5,800 baht
 * Karavel House (คาราเวล เฮาส์) 4/3, 4/4 Surasak 2, Tel. 0 3877 1390 Fax. 0 3831 0257 www.kanarybay.com, 1,700-3,800 baht
 * Kameo House (คามีโอ เฮาส์) 35 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 4100 Fax. 0 3831 4111 www.kanarybay.com, 1,500-3,400 baht
 * Khao Khiao Camping and Green Resort (เขาเขียว แคมป์ปิ้ง แอนด์ กรีน รีสอร์ท) 114/4 Mu 5 Tambon Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3826 3525, 08 1940 1026, 0 89939 3290, 21 houses: 850 baht, tent 100 baht/person/night
 * Laem Chabang City (แหลมฉบัง ซิตี้) 53 Mu 9 Sukhumvit Road, Tel. 0 3833 0390-1, 0 3833 0634-6, 68 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Laem Tong (แหลมทอง) 139/5 Sukhumvit Road., Tel. 0 3832 2888-909, 300 rooms: 900-4,000 baht
 * Laem Tong Service Apartment (แหลมทอง เซอร์วิส อพาร์ตเมนท์) 139/1 Sukhumvit Road, Tel.       0 3832 2889-909 www.laemtongserviced-apartment.com, 257 rooms: 1,200-2,100 baht
 * Natural Park Resort and Country Club (แนชเชอรัล ปาร์ค รีสอร์ท แอนด์ คันทรี คลับ) 502 Mu 10 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3834 9203 Fax. 0 3834 9365, 62 rooms: 800-3,600 baht
 * Sai Than Resort (สายธาร รีสอร์ท) 274/83 Mu 2 Tambon Bang Phra, Tel. 0 3877 6309-11, 60 rooms: 600-1,200 baht
 * Sam Chai (สามชัย) 3 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 1134, 0 3831 1800, 60 rooms: 190-550 baht
 * Si Racha (ศรีราชา) 39/4 Surasak Road., Tel. 0 3831 1098, 0 3831 7030, 20 rooms: 100-200 baht
 * Si Racha Lodge (ศรีราชา ลอดจ์) 4 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 1609, 0 3831 1647 Fax.       0 3832 1421, 84 rooms and 42 bungalows: 750-1,600 baht
 * Si Wichai (ศรีวิชัย) 38 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 1212, 0 3832 2240, 36 rooms: 100-420 baht
 * Siri Watthana Bungalow (ศิริวัฒนา บังกะโล) 35 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3831 1037, 24 rooms: 160–500 baht
 * The Golf Lodge (เดอะ กอล์ฟ ลอดจ์) 106 Mu 4 Tambon Bung, Tel. 0 3837 2273, www.laemchabanggolf.com, 42 rooms: 2,900-7,700 baht
 * Villa Inn (วิลล่า อินน์) 312 Choemchomphon Road, Tel. 0 3832 1528, 0 3832 2461, 50 rooms: 350-500 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 13:18, 2 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Si Racha/Listings


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Talk:Sisaket

TAT Listings
I moved the Province listings of TAT to Talk:Si Saket/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 17:00, 14 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Sisaket


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Talk:Si Saket/Listings

Amphoe Muang Si Saket
'''Wat Maha Buddharam. (วัดมหาพุทธาราม)''' Located in the heart of Sisaket City, the Buddhist temple’s vihara houses ‘Luang Por To’ the sacred icon of Sisaket. The gigantic Buddha image in attitude of subduing Mara is 6.85 metres high and 3.50 metres wide. Built during Khmer era over a thousand years ago, the statue was originally carved from stone and decorated later at unknown time. '''Somdet Sri Nagarin Park. (สวนสมเด็จศรีนครินทร์)''' Located in Agricutural Collage Sisaket, Kasikam Rd., Tambon Nong Krok, a couple kilometres from the city hall, the park acquires 237 rais area. With landscape of rolling hill, the park is nourished by two streams, Huay Poon Yai and Huay Poon Noi that meet north of the park. Here is rich of ‘Lamduan’ or Lamdman Tree, making it a nice place for botanical excursion. The lush forest of Lamdman always fills up the air with fragrance every March. As Sisaket was also formerly called Sri Nakhon Lamduan, Lamdman tree is used as logo of the province. Zoo, beautifully landscaped garden, and big pond in the park make it nice place for relaxing. '''Khun Ampai Panich Building. (ตึกขุนอำไพพาณิชย์)''' Located in Muang Municiplaity, Ubon Rd., the beautiful building belongs to Sisaket nobleman Khun Ampai Panich (In Naga-siharat). Built by Chinese and Mon technicians in 1925, the Chinese style building was gracefully decorated with stucco. It is well renovated and preserved, and eventually won gold medal in the project of conversing urban architecture in 1987. The Fine Art Department has registered the building as ancient building already. '''Phra That Ruang Rong. (พระธาตุเรืองรอง)''' Situated at Ban Sangruang, Tambon Yaplong, the temple’s architecture is the gracefully blending of art from four ethnic groups in Lower Northeast namely Lao, Suay, Khmer, and Yer. The 6-storey Phra That or stupa is 49 metres high. Its ground floor is for religious rites, the 1st -2nd floor is the museum of 4 Thai ethnic groups, the 3rd floor is the chapel for Buddha images, the 4th floor is meditation room, and the top floor is the view point. Relic of the lord Buddha is housed here. How to get there: Phra That is 7.5 km from Sisaket City via highway 2373 (Sisaket-Yang Chum Noi).

Amphoe Uthumporn Pisai
'''Sra Kampaeng Noi Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทสระกำแพงน้อย)''' Situated in Wat Sra Kampaeng Noi, Ban Klang, Tambon Kayung, The Khmer Ruins comprises laterite stupa and chapel with a big pond at front, all are in the embrace of laterite wall. Once it had a stone carved lintel depicting ‘the Varun God’, the god of rain, siting on the throne above three swans. The carving was placed over kirtimukha. The Khmer Ruins in Bapuan is dated back to the 11th Century. At the first place, it was used for religious purpose. In the 13th Cenutry, under the reign on King Chaya Varama VII, Bayon Architectural style was added. During such time, the ruins was called ‘Arokaya Sala’ to be served as community hospital. How to get there: The Khmer Ruins is 8 km from Sisaket City, on the right of highway 226 (Sisaket-Uthumporn Pisai). '''Sra Kampaeng Yai Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทสระกำแพงใหญ่)''' Located in Wat Sra Kampaeng Yai, Ban Kampaeng Yai, Tambon Sra Kampaeng Yai, it is the biggest and most perfect Khmer Ruins in the province. The Khmer Ruins comprises three stupas on the same base lining in North-South direction and facing east. The main stupa, at the middle, made from sandstone and bricks in some part, houses carved lintel depicting God Indra on the back of Erawan Heavenly Elephant above the kirtimukha. Other two stupas are made of brick with sandstone decorations such as lintel, gable frame and door frame. Behind the southern stupa is another brick stupa. Before all are two brick vihara surrounded with walls made from laterite and sandstone and 4 Gopuras at all directions. Brick vihara at north houses a carved lintel depicting Reclining Vishnu. The southern brick vihara houses a lintel depicting God Shiva and Goddess Uma seated on Nonthi Cow. Presently, this Khmer Ruins belongs to the division of Archeology, Fine Arts Department. Many antiques are found from this site such as lintels depicting Shiva God, Krissna God fighting Vattana Cow, Buddha statue in the attitude of meditation under naga, Buddha statue in attitude of meditation, and terra cotta Buddha images. By the style appearing on gables, lintels, and antique, particularly inscription at the doorframe of Sra Kampaeng Yai Khmer Ruins, this ruins was probably build in the 11th Century with Bapuan Art style of Khmer. It was served as shrine for God Shiva before changing into Mahayana Buddhist temple in 13th Century. How to get there: The Khmer Ruins is 26 km from Sisaket City and 2 km from Amphoe Uthumphon Pisai, via highway 226.

Amphoe Huay Tap Tan
'''Huay Tap Tan Khmer Ruins or Ban Prasart Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทห้วยทับทัน หรือ ปราสาทบ้านปราสาท)''' Located in Wat Prasart Panaram, Ban Prasart, the Khmer ruins was adapted in later era like Sri Korphum Khmer Ruins in Surin. Huay Taptan Khmer Ruins has very similar roof, but quite higher. It comprises 3 brick stupa on laterite base in North-South direction standing in the laterite walls with arch gates. It might have 4 gates in the past, but today only southern gate remains. The main stupa at the middle is a bit bigger than other two, but its roof, in rectangular shape, is shorter. It has only gate at the east with sandstone frame decorated with unfinished carved lintel depicting a man standing above the kirtimukha with flower frame. The second stupa on another side has the same size but different style. The stupa is filled up with bricks, it has fault doors with sandstone door frame. There are carved lintel depicting the churning sea of milk lies in front of southern stupa. Assumed from art style of the lintel, this Khmer Ruins may be built in the 11th Century with blending art style of Khlang and Bapuan, before being adapted later. How to get there: From Sisaket City, use highway 22 for 39 km, turn right at Amphoe Tap Tan and keep going for other 8 km.

Amphoe Plang Ku
'''Plang Ku Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทปรางค์กู่)''' Located in Ban Plang Ku, stupa of this Khmer Ruins was built from gigantic-size brick like Sri Koraphum Khmer Ruins in Surin which can be dated back over a thousand years ago. In front of Plang Ku is a big pond which is home to Anatidae which gather from February onwards. How to get there: The Khmer Ruins is 70 km from Sisaket City and 10 km from Amphoe Plang Ku. It can be reached via two routes. Motorist can use Sisaket-Surin Rd. and turn left into highway 2234 or Sisaket-Ku Kan Route, then turn right into highway 2167. '''Ban Samor Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทบ้านสมอ)''' The small Khmer Ruins is located in Moo 2 Ban Tamchan, Tambon Samor. Built in the 13th Century, its stupa houses a carved statue. How to get there: From Sisaket City, use highway 220, and 2167 for 52 km. The ruins is 8 km before Amphoe Plang Ku.

Amphoe Ku Khan
'''Taleng Khmer Ruins. (ปราสาทตาเล็ง)''' Located in Moo 6 Ban Prasart, Tambon Kantararom, Taleng Khmer Ruins features a single stupa standing on the base. The stupa has rectangular base facing east. Presently, only the front wall and some side walls remain. The front door is the real door while the other three are fault doors. Pillars by the front door are delicately carved. The ruins was built in 11th-12th Century. Many lintels are found scattering. The lintel at the northern gate depicts God Indra on Erawan Heavenly Elephant in the frame over kirtimukha. God Indra encarved in that lintel just took garland out of his mouth and holding it with both hands. Other lintels feature the same depiction except one depicting 7 hermits sitting in line during practicing meditation. From such architecture and art style, Taseng Khmer Ruins was built in Bapuan style during the year 1017- 1087. How to get there: From Sisaket City, use highway 220 to Amphoe Ku Khan, turn right at police station and keep going for three km. Turn left at the intersection and keep going for 300 metres, turn right and continue for other 8 km. Turn right at Ban Prasart, the Khmer Ruins is on the right.

Amphoe Khun Han

 * Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew (วัดป่ามหาเจดีย์แก้ว), more commonly known as Wat Lan Khuad (วัดล้านขวด, "Temple of a Million Bottles"), is a bizarre yet entirely serious Buddhist temple complex constructed entirely out of glass bottles. All the architecture is beautiful, particularly the pavilion called ‘Sala Thansmo Maha Chedikaew’ Ubosoth located mid of the pond. The ubosoth houses a very beautiful white jade Buddha image. Get there from Si Saket City on highway 211 and 2111 via Amphoe Payu and Prai Bung.  The trip is 61 km, and it's a worthwhile detour if visiting Preah Vihear.

Namtok Samrong Kiat (Namtok Pisad) น้ำตกสำโรงเกียรติ (น้ำตกปีศาจ) The falls is situated at Ban Samrong Kiat, in Dongrak Wildlife Sanctuary. Originated from Kantung Mount in Bantad Range, the medium size waterfall turns vibrant from late rainy season to winter, or September to February. Visitor can admire the fall from the upper level first, until climbing down the trail, one can see falls cascading down the 8 metre-high cliff. How to get there: The falls is 81 km from Sisaket City. Use highway 2111, get off the main road at Amphoe Khun Harn and keep going for 20 km. '''Namtok Huay Chan (Namtok Kantrom). น้ำตกห้วยจันทร์ (น้ำตกกันทรอม)''' Originated from Phu Salao Mount on Bantad Range, the waterfall cascades beautifully before meeting with Moon River. The falls is vibrant from September to Frebruary. With shady vegetable, around the waterfall is a nice place for picnic. How to get there: The waterfall is 24 km from Amphoe Khun Harn and 85 km from Sisaket City via highway 2236 (Kantrom-Ban Samrong Kiat).
 * Tamnaksai Khmer Ruins (Tamchan Khmer Ruins) ปราสาทตำหนักไทร (ปราสาททามจาน) Located at Ban Tamnaksai, Tambon Bakdong, Tamnaksai Khmer Ruins has a single stupa on sandstone base. The brick stupa has rectangular shape and one real door at the east while the other three are fault doors with carved door frame on the brick. Two carved guardian lions are watching the gate. The front door has frame made of sandstone. The door once was decorated with carved lintel depicting the God Narai lying on naga, with Laksmi sitting at his feet, and Brahma rising from his navel. Both side of Brahma are hermit and a person in the frame. Now such lintel is kept in Pimai National Museum.

Festivals
'''Dok Lamduan Festivals. (งานเทศกาลดอกลำดวน)''' Held annually between March 15-17 at Somdet Sri Nagarin Park when lamdman trees in the park are in full bloom, The fair comprises cultural performance of four local ethnic groups namely Khmer, Suay, Lao, and Yer. Fair goer can enjoy selecting handicrafts, local products, and watching performance of Sisaket’s history. '''Sisaket’s Rambutan and Durian Fair. (งานเทศกาลเงาะทุเรียนศรีสะเ���ษ)''' The fair is held every June at the field before Amphoe Kantaralak or Amphoe Khun Harn. Fair goer can enjoy the big sales of fruits from Sisaket such as rambutan, durian, lanson, mangosteen, stink beam and rubber, flower floats, documentary exhibition, and fruit tasting caravan. '''Half and Quarter Marathon to Mor E-Dang. (การแข่งขันวิ่งฮาล์ฟและควอเตอร์มาราธอนสู่ผามออีแดง)''' Held annually on the third Sunday of December, the half and quarter marathon will start from Ban Phume Sarol to Mor E-Dang Cliff, on the way to Preah Vihear. This uphill and foggy route to the border is quite challenging route which can attracts lots of runner. '''Long Kwuang and Mini Light & Sound at Sra Kampaeng Yai Khmer Ruins. (กิจกรรมการลงข่วงวัฒนธรรมศรีสะเกษ และ Mini Light & Sound ปราสาทขอมวัดสระกำแพงใหญ่)''' Held at Wat Sra Kampaeng Yai, the local activity welcomes group of tourists to visit community and join various activities for two hours at dusk. Tourist can see local people Long Kwuang or landing hands for welcoming tourist in traditional way, performing local music and dances, visiting handicraft producing demonstration, and enjoying dinner in traditional style. Moreover there is light & sound performance featuring the legends of Sra Kampaeng Yai Khmer Ruins. For more information, call Sra Kampaeng Yai Tambon Adminsitration Organisation at 0-4536-8322.

Local products and souvenirs
Sisaket is famed for silk and cotton cloths woven in ‘Khit’ pattern, which are mainly produced in Amphoe Bung Boon and Uthumporn Pisai. Delicate basketry and wooden works such as water holder, replica cart are available on Rachakarn Rodfai Rd. Saltened egg from Amphoe Prai Bung, red onion, garlic, and preserved garlic in honey are generally available. Sisaket is also famed for its torpicla fruit. Fruit orchards in Amphoe Kantaralak always bear fruit, such as durian, rambutan, and mangsteen, from May to July. And quality of the fruit here is as good as from the east of Thailand.

Itinerary
Recommended tour programmes

Programme 1: Khmer culture (Ubon Ratchathani-Sisaket) Leave Ubon Ratchathani for Amphoe Kantaralak of Sisaket, visit Don Tuan Khmer Ruins. Go to Mor E-Dang Cliff and witness the cliff-side Khmer bas relief. Visit the cliff-top sanctuary of Preah Vihear before leaving for Samrong Kiat Falls in Amphoe Khun Harn and enjoy picnic lunch by the falls. Visit Tamnaksai Khmer Ruins, Wat Maha Jedi Kaeo or Wat Larn Kuad. Get back to Ubon Ratchathani to visit museum of Luang Pu Cha at Wat Nong Pa Pong, Amphoe Warin Chamrap. Enjoy shopping, dinner, before getting back to Bangkokor stay in Ubon Ratchathani.

Programme 2 : Preah Vihear Sanctuary (Sisaket) Starting from Ban None Du, Amphoe Prai Bung of Sisaket, visit Wat Larn Kuad in Amphoe Khun Harn, enjoy lunch picnic by Samrong Kiat Falls. Visit Mor E-Dang Cliff, Khao Phra Viharn National Park, agrarian community of Sisa Asoka, and get back to Sisaket.

Programme 3: Getting around Sisaket From Sisaket City, go to pay homage at Phra That Ruang Rong and visit the museum of 4 Thai ethnic groups. Visit Mud Mee Silk weaving proves and enjoy shopping at Amphoe Bung Boon. Visit Khmer Ruins and pay homage to Luang Pu Kruang at Wat Sra Kampaeng Yai. Lunch at Amphoe Uthumporn Pisai, visit Wat Sra Kampaeng Noi Khmer Ruins, Khun Ampai Panich Building, and enjoy nature of Lamdman forest in Somdet Sri Nagarin Park. Then go shopping dining, before getting back to hotel or else.

Programme 4: Surin-Sisaket From Surin City, head to Amphoe Tha Toom for Jumbo Village Ban Ta Klang, then leave for Mud Mee Silk Cloth in Amphoe Bung Boon. Enjoy lunch in Amphoe Uthumporn Pisai. Visit Khmer Ruins and pay homage to Luang Pu Kruang at Wat Sra Kampaeng Yai, visit Wat Sra Kampaeng Noi Khmer Ruins, Phra That Ruang Rong. enjoy nature of Lamdman forest in Somdet Sri Nagarin Park. Then go shopping dining, before getting back to hotel or else.

Programme 5: Sisaket-Yasothon From Sisaket City, go to visit Phra That Ruang Rong, the continue to Amphoe Uthumporn Pisai for Khmer ruins of Wat Sra Kampaeng Noi, and Wat Sra Kampaeng Yai. Leave for watching demonstration Mud Mee Silk Cloth production and enjoy shopping in Amphoe Bung Boon. Lunch at Amphoe Rasi Salai, go to Yasothon and pay homage to Yasothon’s Lord Buddha Foot Print in Amphoe Mah Chana Chai. Visit Phra That Kong Khao Noi, Boon Yarat Buddha Image and Phra That Arnon at Wat Maha That. Enjoy dinner, stay in Yasothon or get back.

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