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scenic beauty. Forested mountains. Waterfalls.
Pristine national parks. Tranquil riverine
and reservoir settings. Leisure opportunities
including jungle treks employing elephants
and rafts. Historical associations dating
from Neolithic times to the Second World War…
There are several compelling reasons for visiting
Thailand’s third
largest province, Kanchanaburi covers some
19,473 square and oftentimes mountainous kilometres,
and borders Myanmar (Burma) to the west of
Bangkok. The compact provincial capital, some
130 kilometres, and a comfortable two-hour
drive from Bangkok, is both the site of the
world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwae, immortalised
in books and movies, and gateway to a region
of rugged natural beauty. Countryside beyond
the provincial capital is characterised by
mountains and fertile river valleys (the Kwae
Yai and Kwae Noi) which have inspired the
development of hydro-electric power, and where
labyrinthine dam reservoirs provide further
scenic elements to the province’s natural
beauty.
Distances
from Amphoe Mueang (Town) to Neighbouring
Districts :
Tha Muang 12 km
Phanom Thuan 24 km
Tha Maka 30 km
Dan Makham Tia 30 km
Sai Yok 50 km
Thong Pha Phum 145 km
Sangkhla Buri 230 km
Si Sawat 102 km
Bo Phloi 40 km
Nong Prue 75 km
Huai Krachao 60 km
Lao Khwan 97 km |
