 Historical
objects and sites are a testimony to every
country’s civilization and cultural heritage.
They serve to Bridge the gap between past
and present and instill in the people
a sense of belonging and pride and the
importance of cherishing their invaluable
legacy.
In April 1987, the government officially
opened Thailand’s first historical park,
the Muang Sing Historical Park in Kanchanaburi.
Today, 10 historical parks have been opened
– tree of which have received the honor
of being designated World Heritage Sites.
 The
10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom
Rung, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng
Phet, Sri Thep, Phimai, Ayutthaya, Phra
Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra Bat. They are
the result of hard work of the Fine Arts
Department in the excavation, renovation
and landscaping for several decades. Each
of these parks in now equipped with a
tourist and information centre and provides
qualified guides.
Muang Sing
Historical Park
This is one of the most important sites
in the Khwai Noi River basin in Kanchanaburi.
Prehistoric human skeletons have been
discovered near the ancient city, together
with metal tools, vessels and ornaments,
bricks, foundations of Dvaravati period
architecture and laterite ruins from the
13th century. The remains of the ancient
city comprise several layers of rectangular
walls and a moat. The annual festival
within the historical park is the “Thin
Buri Sri Chai Sing” featuring a light
and sound show and classical dances.
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