Back in the times when ancient Siam was at war with Burma, a small Singburi village really made its mark on history. Bang Rachan knew it was facing an imminent attack by Burmese invaders and requested help from the capital of Ayutthaya.

Help didn’t arrive and the villagers, led by a group of fearless and determined men, did their best to fortify their village and defend their homes. They were ultimately defeated, but it took several attempts for the Burmese soldiers, who had more advanced weapons and more manpower, to capture the defiant and brave village. A monument honours the leaders of Bang Rachan, and there are shrines dedicated to each hero. An onsite museum provides information about the area’s history and has a collection of ancient artefacts.