General Information
The original town of Kanchanaburi was found by King Rama I as a first line of defense against the Burmese, whom he believed might use the old invasion route through the Three Pagodas Pass at the Siam-Myanmar border. According to most historians, the old town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The present provincial capital is a relatively newer town built by King Rama III in 1833.
The town itself is a place to relax, watching the water from the banks of the river, inside a raft house, or from a riverside restaurant. Many visitors like to rest along the river with a cold drink and a good book. Many of them come here just for a couple days but stay for weeks in order to explore all of the attractions in the surrounding countryside. Along with visiting spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, white water rafting, elephant trekking, and golfing are popular activities for visitors. It is possible to get temporary one-day visas to cross the border for a sneak peak at Myanmar and do some shopping for exotic souvenirs. Kanchanaburi is an excellent tourist destination for nature lovers.
Boundary
North: Tak province and Uthai Thani province
South: Ratchaburi province
East: Suphanburi province and Nakhon Pathom province
West: Myanmar
Festivals and Events
Thai – Mon Songkran Festival (During Songkran period, every year)
River Kwai Bridge Festival (November to December, every year)
Attractions
River Kwai Bridge
Three Pagodas Pass
Erawan National Park
Thailand – Burma Railway Centre
Kanchanaburi City gate
Srinagarindra Dam
Vajiralongkorn Dam (Khao Laem Dam)
Giant Rain Tree
Pilok Mine
Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum
Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park
Wat Wang Wiwekaram
Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno
Wat Tham Mangkon Thong
Khao Laem National Park
Thong Pha Phum National Park
Sri Nakarin National Park
Krasae Cave
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall
Prommitr Film Studio
Sangkhla Buri Jungle Trek
Important Numbers
Tourist Police 1155
Tourism Information Center 1672
Thai Police Emergency Call 191
Kanchanaburi Train Station 034 511285
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal 034 511387
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