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  PacificWreckDatabase > Thailand > Kanchanaburi
The Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery is better cared for with green lawns and healthy flowers.
The acronym JEATH represents the fated meeting of Japan, England, Austrialia/America, Thailand and Holland at Kanchanaburi during WWII.
The purpose of the project is to honor the Allied POW and Asian conscripts who died while constructing some of the most difficult stretches of the Burma-Thailand death railway, 80km northwest of Kanchanaburi.
www.pacificwrecks.com /provinces/thailand_kanchanaburi.html   (1147 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Thailand hotels and travel guide
Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Situated approximately 129 kilometres west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar to the west, Tak and Uthai Thani Provinces to the north, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces to the east, and Ratchaburi Province to the south.
In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is comprised mainly of mountains and high plains, with the Thanon Thongchai Range acting as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
www.thailand-guide.org /kanchanaburi   (437 words)

  
 Indodaman Travel: Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi Town Gate This is located on Lak Muang Road near the meeting point of the Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi Rivers.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery On Saeng Chuto Road, opposite the Railway Station, it contains the remains of 6,982 prisoners of war who perished during the construction of the "Death Railway".
Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre The collection centre of human lifestyles from the past till the present is displayed at the Rajpatara Institute of Kanchanaburi, 14 km out of town on the route to Sai Yok.
www.indodaman.com /Province/Central/Kanchanaburi.htm   (1767 words)

  
 thaiso.com | bangkok | in and around | kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is home to the famous River Kwai and was an area of notable importance during the Second World War when many soldiers of the allied forces were imprisoned and died at the hands of the Japanese invaders.
Kanchanaburi receives many foreign visitors yearly that not only come to appreciate the area's great natural beauty but also to pay their respects to family and fellow countrymen that were caught up in Kanchanaburi's brutal wartime history.
In north and west Kanchanaburi the land is mainly mountainous and high plains with a natural border between Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand in the form of the Thanon Thongchai.
www.thaiso.com /bangkok/in-around/kanchanaburi.htm   (487 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi Province, west of Bangkok, has long been a favorite recreational area thanks to its pleasant scenery and its nearness to the capital.
Kanchanaburi was probably already an attractive place to settle since it had the kind of fertile soil which could be cultivated to grow sugar cane, tobacco, cotton, maize and manioc, although most of the farming here is now given over to rice.
This took the same form as is still customary in Kanchanaburi today, with the face turned towards the north, the legs at an angle, and the upper torso weighted down with a stone, clearly to keep the spirit of the deceased held fast in the tomb so that it could not trouble the living.
www.planetware.com /thailand/kanchanaburi-tha-kc-kck.htm   (467 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Kanchanaburi (Thai กาญจนบุรี) is the capital of Kanchanaburi Province and is located at the confluence of the rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai.
Kanchanaburi (population 52,000) is the gateway to Kanchanaburi Province.
In Kanchanaburi, there are two separate but nearby bus terminals, with 1st class buses departing from an office off Thanon Saengchuto, and 2nd class buses from the larger terminal one block east.
wikitravel.org /en/Kanchanaburi_(city)   (1579 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Tour, River Kwai Bridge, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is very well known form the movie the "Bridge over the River Kwai".
Kanchanaburi located 75 miles west of Bangkok, and it is approximately two hours drive.
Kanchanaburi was the main camp on the Thai end of the railroad, and is the location for the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai.
atthaitours.com /Kanchanaburi_Tour.html   (354 words)

  
 River Kwai Bridge, Kanchanaburi, Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
River Kwai Bridge, Kanchanaburi, Thailand's third largest province, some 130 kilometers from Bangkok, is one of the most beautiful provinces and is the site of the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai, immortalized in books and movies.
Kanchanaburi is noted for rugged natural beauty where mountains, river valleys and raft houses, have inspired development of hydro-electric power and where labyrinthine reservoirs provide further scenic elements to the province's natural beauty.
This is an annual event to be held by the Kanchanaburi Provincial Authority from the end of November to the beginning of December to commemorate the notorious establishment of the Death Railway and the Bridge Over the River Kwai during the World War II.
www.apartmentbangkok.com /serguide/guidehtm/ss_riverkwai.htm   (616 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Hotels,Discounts Hotel information and Booking Hotel in Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanaburi (Thai กาญจนบุรี;) is the largest of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
The Felix River Kwai Kanchanaburi is nestled on the bank of the Kwai Yai River.
Located halfway between Kanchanaburi and the Erawan Waterfall: one of Thailand's most beautiful National Parks, the resort is only a few hours drive from Bangkok and minutes from Kanchanaburi Town.
www.kanchanaburihotels.com   (885 words)

  
 Thailand Travel at Kanchanaburi, Information on Kanchanaburi, Thailand by E-Biz Travel; Thailand Travel and ...
Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre The collection centre of human lifestyles from the past till the present is displayed at the Rajpatara Institute of Kanchanaburi, 14 kilometres out of town on the route to Sai Yok.
Kanchanaburi is a major source of highquality Thai blue sapphires.
Kanchanaburi is connected by daily road and rail services with Bangkok and other neighbouring provinces.
www.e-biz-travel.com /kanchanaburi_information.html   (2389 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi
The town of Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries,the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai (which have their source in the Ta-Nao-Si Range) meet and form the Mae-klong River.
To reach the museum,turn left from the first intersection after entering Kanchanaburi town,coming from Bangkok.Turn left again to Phraek Road at the water front,and follow the road to the left,until reaching the first bie monastery,Wat Chai Chumphon, a mo nastery on the river bank.The Jeath War Museum is at the entrance of the monastery.
Situated in Kanchanaburi Agriculture College,Tambon Nongya,about 9 Kms.from the provincial city.Usually well known to people as "Stone Garden" since most of its area are scattered with stones fledged from the ground in different size and shaped similar to animals.
sunsite.au.ac.th /ThaiInfo/TourismInThailand/west/kanchanaburi   (940 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Felix River Kwai - Kanchanaburi is picturesquely set in exquisite natural gardens, on the banks of the Kwai Yai River.
Being the only island in Kanchanaburi, centrally located, Kasem Island Resort is meant for the perfect holiday of simply rural life yet, with all modern conveniences of home accommodations.
River Kwai Jungle Rafts Resort is far from the "maddening crowd." Situated in the heart of a genuine jungle and floats on the famed River Kwai, the resort is accessible only by boat.
www.thailandinn.com /kanchanaburi   (264 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Tour Excursion , Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Visitors are advised to contact either local travel agents or the Kanchanaburi TAT office for current details, since the tours are not always conducted on a daily basis.
Some 40 kilometres from Kanchanaburi, and just off Route 3086, this area is famed for locally-mined blue sapphires and semi-precious materials such as onyx.
69 kilometres from Kanchanaburi, and just 4 kilometres 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.
thailandlodgings.com /centralthailand/kanchanaburi/kanchanaburiexcursion.htm   (2027 words)

  
 Tsunami News for Kanchanaburi, Thailand
The 2005 projected population for Kanchanaburi, Thailand is 64,330
Kanchanaburi _ Rumours that the Dec 26 earthquake which set off the tsunami also cracked two major dams prompted hundreds of people to flee to higher ground...
The governor of Kanchanaburi province – which was not hit by the December 26 tsunami - went on the radio to reassure people the rumours were false and urge...
danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Kanchanaburi.html   (383 words)

  
 Tourism Authority of Thailand. - Destination Guide
Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in
In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is comprised mainly of mountains and high plains, with the
This is the location of the notorious Death Railway and the Bridge on the River Khwae one of the worlds famous World War II sites which have been immortalized in print and film.
www.tourismthailand.org /destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=56   (382 words)

  
 Amazing Place for interview in Thailand (Kanchanaburi)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The province of Kanchanaburi consists of 13 districts or Tha Muang, Amphoe Bo Phloi, and Amphoe Si Sawat are tourist destinations.
Kwae, immortalized in books and movies, and is noted for rugged natural beauty where mountains and river valleys have inspired development of hydro-electric power and where labyrinthine reservoirs provide further scenic elements to the province's natural beauty.
This is the remain of Kanchanaburi town built in 1833 during the reign of King Rama III.
www.bangkokhotel.com /travel/kanchanaburi.html   (676 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Travel Guide — Discount Kanchanaburi Hotels
Kanchanaburi is a place of arresting scenic beauty, forested mountains, grand waterfalls, pristine national parks and tranquil riverine and reservoir settings.
Kanchanaburi is a gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty.
Kanchanaburi is a prosperous province with endless sugar cane plantations covering her vast plain and rich mines in the bills.
www.stayresthailand.com /kanchanaburi_hotels.htm   (336 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi
While the "Bridge on the River Kwai" and other remnants of Word War II are well known, recently people have begun to discover that there is much more to Kanchanaburi than ghosts of the past.
Trains to Kanchanaburi leave Thon Buri Station at 7:50 a.m.and 1:40 p.m.
The SRT (State Railway of Thailand) has a Special Tourist Train day trip which leaves Kanchanaburi at 10:30 a.m., travels up to Nam Tok at the end of the line, and returns at 3:30 p.m.
www.thailandmaps.net /kanchanaburi/kanchanaburi.html   (283 words)

  
 Riverkwai Park & Resort - Kanchanaburi - Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Beautifully located on a natural landscape surrounded by the river and the forested hills of Kanchanaburi province, Riverkwai Park & Resort provides nice accommodation, clean and delicious food and drinks, camp ground with bon-fire place for outdoor lovers, swimming pool, bicycles for rent, fishing, conference room and more.
The resort is 50 km from Kanchanaburi city.
Being only 130 km to the West of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi city can be reached in just about two hours by car.
www.ourweb.info /riverkwaipark&resort   (278 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Thailand Hotels & Resorts, Cheap Accommodation & Nightlife in Kanchanaburi Thailand - Fargo Travel
Kanchanaburi is most famous for the 1950's world box-office hit movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai".
The route to Kanchanaburi also passes the historic town of Nakorn Pathom with the world's highest Buddhist monument.
Kanchanaburi city, itself a popular resort town, is on the bank of the picturesque Mae Klong River a the meeting point of its two tributaries - Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers.
www.fargotravel.com /thailand/central/kanchanaburi.html   (821 words)

  
 River Kwai Hotels, Kanchanaburi - Discount Hotel & Travel in River Kwai, Thailand
West of the bustling city of Bangkok and is on the river bank of the famous River Kwai a mere short Journey to Bridges.
Kasalong Resort Hotel, the convenience and comfort of a first class hotel with the purity of fresh air and green leaves under the shadow of Kasalong trees, is located on the bank of River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, surrounded by mountain after mountain.
Royal River Kwai Resort - Kanchanaburi is known from the famous bridge, the Prasart Muang Singh historical park and unforgettable memory of the World War II in Southeast Asia.
www.asia-discovery.com /Thailand/kanchanaburi   (769 words)

  
 Richard's Life in Thailand - Monks and Tigers in Kanchanaburi
Just before I left for Kanchanaburi, I learned that the “donation” had been increased to 300 baht.
Partly because of this sudden increase in price (were the monks getting greedy?) and also because there had been some negative press reports of the temple becoming a tourist trap with more concern of making money than the welfare of the tigers.
The temple is 38 kms north of Kanchanaburi city center.
www.thai-blogs.com /index.php?blog=5&title=monks_and_tigers_in_kanchanaburi&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1   (2209 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi Travel Information
Tricycles can be hired at reasonable rate, enabling visitors to see the Bridge over the River Kwae, the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the waterfront Song Kwae Road area, and the JEATH War Museum in one circuit.
Travelling by train from Kanchanaburi to Namtok Station near Sai Yok Noi Waterfall is recommended for visitors wishing to experience trips on the historic railway.
Visitors are advised to check with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s office in Kanchanaburi for prevailing rates and the availability of alternate methods of transportation such as on public holidays and weekends.
www.asiatravel.com /kanchanaburi_info/how.html   (484 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi - Thailand
Graves of the POWs who died on the railway project are well tended in Kanchanaburi and Chung Kai Allied War Cemeteries; the former is not far from the bridge.
There are also interesting caves around Kanchanaburi, and Wat Tham Mongkon Thong is famous for its floating nun, who meditates while floating in a pool of water.
Not far from Kanchanaburi town are the Erawan Falls, which are at their most spectacular in the rainy season.
www.circleofasia.com /guide/index.asp?Id=88   (428 words)

  
 Kanchanaburi (River Kwai) Hotels Directory
Hidden in the tranquility of nature on the river bank of Kwai Noi, Bann Pha Nam Resort, Kanchanaburi, provides its visitors the atmospheric nature getaway created by a perfect combination of the charming uniqueness of Balinese influenced architectural style and the serenity of river line forest.
The Legacy, Kanchanaburi, is a log-cabin country home style property, perched on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, serving as a quiet, green and ideal venue for families, seminar groups, adventure and health conscious for rest, relaxation and healthy living.
Beautifully located on a natural landscape surrounded by the river and the forested hills of Kanchanaburi province, Riverkwai Park and Resort provides nice accommodation, clean and delicious food and drinks, camp ground with bon-fire place for outdoor lovers, swimming pool, bicycles for rent, fishing, conference room and more.
www.thaiwebsites.com /hotelskanchanaburi.asp?mode=hotelskanchanaburi   (637 words)

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