Chong Kai War Cemetery

One of two beautifully kept war cemeteries in Kanchanaburi created and maintained by Thai Government in recognition of the sacrifices made by allied soldiers in defence of Thailand, including deaths on the "Death Railway". Here in excess of 3000 known and unknown allied soldiers lie at rest.

Bridge On The River Kwai

January 26th 2007
We had a day free in Bangkok so I decided next morning we would pop up to Kanchanaburi- seemed easy, bus from Western Bus Terminus, and only an hour and a bit travelling. And it was. Turned up at the terminus, looked suitably stupid farang, asked "Kanchanaburi?" and was directed by a uniformed lady to a waiting but. Bought tickets on board (for about $NZ7 one way- thought about upgrading if needs ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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