Kanchanaburi, a beautiful province in far western Thailand, is home to a number of remarkable temples and sites. One of the most scenic is the famous Wat Tham Sua. Besides the stunning views and amazing temple complex, the “Tiger Cave Temple”, is also the resting place of the mummified body of a famously powerful Buddhist monk, preserved in a glass coffin, who visitors can go to see.
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The Thai-Burma Death Railway: Remembering WW2 in Kanchanaburi
Follow the Burmese Death Railway from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to disciver the history of the Second World War in Thailand.
TRAVEL GUIDE: Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Situated in the mountains and jungles of western Thailand on the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is one of the kingdom’s most beautiful, scenic, and historic provinces. Full of history, amazing nature, beautiful scenery, and exciting activities, Kanchanaburi has something for everyone. Just three hours away from Bangkok, it’s easy enough to reach for a weekend trip, but it is definitely worth spending longer than just a few days in this amazing province.
Comic #21 – Erawan
Erawan Falls at Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi is one of Thailand’s most famous watefalls. Named after the holy three-headed white elephant from Hindu mythology, Erawan falls is a seven-tiered waterfall and one of the most famous and impressive views in western Thailand.
Video: Death Railway to Kanchanaburi (Travelogue)
Kanchanaburi is west of Bangkok, and is one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic provinces.
Video: Day Trip to Kanchanaburi Province
We take a day trip to beautiful Kanchanaburi Province, in the jungle a few hours west of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi is infamous as the site of the Bridge on the River Kwai, but there’s a lot to see outside of town too.
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