City: Kanchanaburi Province
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6 Museums in Kanchanaburi Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Kanchanaburi (Thai: กาญจนบุรี, pronounced [kāːn.t͡ɕā.ná(ʔ).bū.rīː]) is the largest of the western provinces (changwat) of Thailand. The neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from the north) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State, and the Tanintharyi Region of Myanmar.
Restaurants in Kanchanaburi Province
1. Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,364 reviews
A memorial dedicated to the Asian labourers and Allied prisoners of war who suffered and died constructing and maintaining the Burma-Thailand railway during WW II. Note: The Centre has resumed its operations since 25th September 2020 with hygienic and COVID-19 precautionary measures applied. For more detail please visit our official website.
Reviewed By helenls_hels - Perth, Australia
What a great place and so well maintained by the Australian government. Easy to get to (bit of a trek from Kanchanaburi) and quite interesting. The day we went was a holiday so the Interpretive Centre was closed, but you could still do the walking trail. I would highly recommend people visit the Thai Burma Railway Museum to get a good overview of the war efforts in this area and the atrocities that occurred during this period, it gives some good background before you visit Hellfire Pass. Stunning place to visit and a very well maintained and respectable memorial to all those who served here
2. The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
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4.5 based on 1,461 reviews
Reviewed By lizeliottlockhart - Perth, Australia
Excellent museum outlining the importance, history and research behind the Thai Burma railway... Highly recommended and kids (teenager) valued the learning experience.
3. Bridge Over the River Kwai
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4.0 based on 4,255 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Delomo - Townsville, Australia
We were a family of four visiting Kanchanaburi and this famous bridge over the River Kwae where a Great Uncle was imprisoned and died building the bridge. We never knew him. It was a thoughtful walk over it and back, by day and by night. The tragedy and loss of war occupying our minds at this time but what they endured impossible for us to imagine. The site is beautiful with the handsome iron bridge stretching over the river, the market stalls around and the cafes and restaurants nearby from where one can enjoy the view. I am glad we came to this spot in Thailand that holds a piece of Australian history.
4. Mallika R.E.124
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
The Siamese living Heritage city in the period of King Rama V, located at Saiyok ,Kanchanaburi province.
Reviewed By BangkokSachse - Bangkok, Thailand
Mallika is re-made ancient city. The Thai houses are beautiful and well maintained. We spend about two hours to walk around and had lunch there. We paid 200 Baht a person for an admission ticket. We spent about 100 Baht a person. The restaurant in the back is well located in a pond. The views are beautiful. The food was average. The staff were friendly and helpful.
5. War Museum
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3.5 based on 163 reviews
This museum is located next to the famous bridge on the River Kwai.
Reviewed By patriciapB4056XK - Melbourne, Australia
Very descriptive of the shocking things that took place during the war and the building of the Thai Burna railway, with models of the men in a very imancipated state. There were stories of things that happened during that time
6. JEATH War Museum
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3.0 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By helenls_hels - Perth, Australia
I was stunned by the amount of memorabilia that is housed here, it is truly amazing. Another amazing thing was the history that is all hand painted on the walls, either in the form of murals or as written stories. Great place to see all the things that have been uncovered, saved or donated from the war efforts in this region. Very reasonable entry prices too and just around the corner from the Bridge on the River Kwai
