Kanchanaburi
is a central Thai Province situated on the Country’s border
with Burma to its west. This is one of the largest provinces in
the Country covering an estimated 19,480 square km. The Province’s
capital is the town of Kanchanaburi situated at the merging of
the Kwai tributaries. This province is home to a number of interesting
places to visit and tourists are attracted to the provinces natural
beauty, wildlife and history.
Places to visit:
The River Kwai:
The River Kwai’s main attraction is the bridge built to
cross the river from Thailand into neighboring Burma. The river
was built during the 2nd World War by the Japanese using Allied
Prisoners of War and forced labor from locals. The laborers
worked under harsh conditions and by the time the bridge was
finished,
many had died from fatigue, injury or sickness. River cruises
and tours are available.
The Tiger Temple:
This unique monastery is fast becoming a major attraction for
visitors to the province. It is situated about 36 km from Kanchanaburi
Town. The temple features monks living with tamed tiger roaming
freely in the compound.
The JEATH War Museum:
The acronym JEATH stands for Japan, England, America, Australia,
Thailand and Holland. This museum is built in similar fashion
to the POW camps used during the 2nd World War.
The War Cemetery:
Situated in Kanchanaburi town, this cemetery was the final resting
place for thousands of Allied Prisoners who died during the construction
of the Thai-Burmese railway line also known as the “death
railway”.
