Kanchanaburi

The westernmost province of Thailand has not only gained fame for its strikingly beautiful landscapes – characterised by impressive waterfalls and caves, tranquil scenery and verdant national parks – but also for its infamous history. During World War II Asian labourers and allied prisoners of war were forced to build the Burma- Siam Railway through the province. The most famous reminder of this tragedy is the ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’, which was immortalised in books and in the motion picture of the same name. Today you may visit the poignant War Cemeteries and Hellfire Pass.

JEATH War Musuem - visit this museum to view a realistic replica of a prisoner-of-war's living quarters, containing sketches and photographs describing life in the camp.
War Cemetery - the final resting place for over 6000 allied prisoners of war.
"Bridge on the River Kwai" - see this famous bridge, which was originally constructed by prisoners of war as part of the Thai-Burma Railway project.
Hell Fire Pass - where prisoners of war cut the railway trail through the heavily forested mountain.
Death Railway - enjoy a train ride on the historic Death Railway that was constructed by allied prisoners of war.