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Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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Thai Time...
This is a top pick! ... walks and afternoons on the beach. Last night we went out for a seafood barbecue which is really popular on all the Thailand Islands, every restaurant displaying there daily catches in front in a boat display usually with the fish surrounded in ice, you ...
Kanchanaburi - River Kwai
This is a top pick! ... bar. The owner, a Thai guy named K who grew up in Switzerland and Germany, studied in England and now lives in Kanchanaburi, so he plays interpreter for us when needed. K explains Buddhism to us and what life is like for the average person in ...
Erewan and the bridge over the River Kwai
This is a top pick! ... into a gas station on the way back. He drank all he could handle and we were back on our way to Kanchanaburi for a relaxing afternoon exploring the bridge over the River Kwai, the floating restaurants, the war cemetery and the cute rustic ...
Royal Elephant Kraal
This is a top pick! We just happened to be in town when a very important ceremony was to take place, the blessing of the new posts for the Royal Elephant Kraal. In order to give some perspective you need to understand some history first--- (over 200 years ago) only Kings ...
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Suan Nanachaat - Massage and Lifestyle
36/12 Moo 4, Nong Bua Kanchanaburi, Thailand
We wanted to do more than just massage, more to build a leisure center dedicated to high quality service, professionalism and quality. The kind comments from customers encourage us to believe we have succeeded.We are located in a quiet location under the mountains, reached from Kanchanaburi resorts in our free taxi service. You can learn introductory Thai massage, learn about Thai herbal products, enjoy our spa packages or just enjoy our haven of tranquility. Enjoy!
Bridge Over the River Kwai (Death Bridge)
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Allied prisoners of war during World War II were forced to build the 258-mile Death Railway by Japanese forces. About a hundred thousand conscripted Asian labourers and 16,000 prisoners of war died on the whole project.
Hellfire Pass Museum
Kanchanaburi, Wat Chaichumphon Kanchanaburi, Thailand
A memorial to the laborers and Allied prisoners of war who suffered and died constructing and maintaining the Burma-Thailand railway during WW II.
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Best Hostels
Posted by ScottWoz
Jolly Frog - Kanchanaburi, Thailand Great little guesthouse right on the river Kwai with a very inviting outdoor area (with desk chairs and hamocks) and a pontoon onto the river. Good food, can organise tours for you and was unbelievably cheap! ...
Best Hostels
Posted by rbisset
Lets add some more: Jolly Frog - Kanchanaburi, Thailand Great little guesthouse right on the river Kwai with a very inviting outdoor area (with desk chairs and hamocks) and a pontoon onto the river. Good food, can organise tours for you and was ...
What are you reading now?
Posted by stevejames
I'm reading The Dice Man as it was recommended to me by an ex-pat I met whilst in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. That was a year ago and I've only just picked up a copy, so by this rate I'll have it finished by 2010
What to see on a short trip?
Posted by wodess
... the look of both Kanchanaburi and Khao Yai. So now I have a few more questions. Is it possible to go from Kanchanaburi to Pak Chong directly without going back through Bangkok? Can anyone recommend a good guide for Khao Yai? Or accommodation there which ...
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