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JEATH
War Museum
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It
contains a replica of the thatched detention huts showing the
cramped elevated bamboo bunks for the prisoners. It also contains
photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from the
Second World War. |
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The
Don Rak War Cemetery
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the Railway station, it contains the remains of 6,982 prisoners
of war who perished during the construction of the "Death Railway". |
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The
Chung-Kai War Cemetery |
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is another cemetery, 2 Km. south of town on the banks of the Kwai
Noi River. It contains some 1,740 remains. It can be reached by
boat and by car. |
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The
Bridge Over the River Kwai |
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bridge is a symbol of the "Death Railway". Like all
the rest of this railway line, it was constructed during 1942
using manual labor of the Allied prisoners of war linking Thailand
with Myanmar (Burma). Still in use today, the curved spans of
the bridge are the original sections. |
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Muang
Sing Historical Park |
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ancient site is 43 Km. out of Kanchanaburi on the bank of the Kwai
Noi River. The principle structure, the Khmer Sanctuary, is believed
to have been the westernmost outpost of the Ankor Wat centered Khmer
Empire. |
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Sai
Yok Noi Waterfall |
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Also
known as Khao Phang Waterfall, 52 Km. from town, this roadside
cascade can be the best visited between July and October, when
water is most plentiful. |
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Sai
Yok Yai Waterfall
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flows directly into the Kwai Noi River, and is the most popular
attraction in Sai Yok National Park. Its idyllic beauty has been
repeatedly celebrated in Thai poetry and song. |
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Kra
Sae Cave |
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Close
to the Kanchanaburi-Namtok Railway and Kwai Noi River, this cave
houses a sacred Buddha image and a part of the "Death Railway". |
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Lava
Cave |
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Kaeng
Lava Cave is an interesting spot to visit. It is the biggest cave
of the area, and the stalactites and stalagmites are a wonderful
creation of nature along this part of Kwai Noi River. |
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Erawan
Waterfall |
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7-tiered waterfall, widely regarded as one of Thailand's loveliest
cascades, is in the area of the national park, 65 Km. from Kanchanaburi. |
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Sri
Nakarin Dam |
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70
Km. from Kanchanaburi, and just 4 Km. north of the Erawan National
Park, this massive structure marks the southernmost extremity
of an extensive reservoir, which is part of yet another national
park. |
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Hin
Dat Hot Spring
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hot spring with a pond for bathing is at Km. 107. A Japanese soldier
discovered it beside the stream during the Second World War. |
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Hell
Fire Pass |
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One
part of the Death Railway during the Second World War, the pass
is located near Kilometer marker 66 on the Sai Yok Thong Pha Phum
Road. |
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Kroeng
Krawia Waterfall
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roadside waterfall is often visited by passers-by. The water cascades
down a limestone rock face under shady trees. It is most beautiful
during the rainy season. |
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Mon
Bridge |
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This
is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand, linking Sangkhla Buri
with Mon villages. The bridge overlooks a scenic landscape and
offers an opportunity to see the way of life of the local people. |
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Three
Pagoda Pass
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22
Km. from Sangkhla Buri, the three miniature pagodas are memorials
of an important route of the troops during the wartime of the
Ayutthaya period. It also marks the rugged Thai-Myanmar border
and is the site of a small thriving border market. |
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Khao
Laem Dam |
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This
hydro-electric dam is situated on the Kwai Noi River. The dam,
1,019 metres long and 92 meters high, creates a scenic reservoir
upon which several private raft complexes offer opportunities
for sightseeing by boat. |
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Pha
Tat Waterfall
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huge waterfall in the area of the national park is easily accessible. |
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