Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Travel Blogs from Kanchanaburi (681)

Bridge over the river Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand travel blog
Bridge over the river Kwai
Mar 23, 2006

The 2 hour bus trip across to Kanchanaburi was reasonably comfortable, and we arrived in a much more peaceful (but still hot) place. Kanchanaburi is the location of the famous bridge from the film 'The Bridge over the River Kwai' and was the location of ...

A travel blog entry by mills-mcshea
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Kanchanaburi - River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand travel blog
Kanchanaburi - River Kwai
Mar 3, 2008

... 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 ...

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Erewan and the bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand travel blog
Erewan and the bridge over the River Kwai
Mar 4, 2008

... 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 town.  ...

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Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand travel blog
Bridge over the River Kwai
Jan 10, 2007

... we just sat back and relaxed in the sun! All in all we had a really amazing day..... Next stop was Ayutthaya, Thailand's original capital city, we planned to hang around there for a few of days, however after arriving we soon realised the city ...

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Attractions in Kanchanaburi (17)

Suan Nanachaat - Massage and Lifestyle
Suan Nanachaat - Massage and Lifestyle

36/12 Moo 4, Nong Bua Kanchanaburi, Thailand

4.50

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!
Erawan National Park
Erawan National Park

Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

4.50

The main features of this scenic national park are the seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall and the Tharn Pratat cave with its dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Along Saeng Chuto Road, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

4.50

Bridge Over the River Kwai (Death Bridge)
Bridge Over the River Kwai (Death Bridge)

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

4.00

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.

Forum Discussions on Kanchanaburi (24)

What to see on a short trip?
Posted on Feb 6, 2008, 00:58:20
... from Kanchanaburi to Pak Chong directly without going back through Bangkok? Can anyone recommend a good guide for Khao Yai? Or accommodation there which does tours? What would be a nice relaxing place to stay in Kanchanaburi? Thanks for all your help.
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on May 14, 2008, 01:44:27
... Stadium - Sun bake on the beautiful beaches of Southern Thailand - Trek in the jungle in Khao Yai, Khao Sok, Kanchanaburi or Northern Thailand - Meet and stay with Hill Tribe people and learn about their culture - Learn to cook Thai food, to meditate, to ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on May 10, 2007, 22:12:15
... Stadium - Sun bake on the beautiful beaches of Southern Thailand - Trek in the jungle in Khao Yai, Khao Sok, Kanchanaburi or Northern Thailand - Meet and stay with Hill Tribe people and learn about their culture - Learn to cook Thai food, to meditate, to ...
Damnoen Saduak to Kanchanaburi
Posted on Oct 18, 2008, 06:21:32
... question. If you're talking about going direct and keeping clear of Bangkok I can't see why not. I actually can't remember if I took the bus or train but I went from Kanchanaburi to Damnoen Saduak and back to Kanchanaburi in the same day..

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