"The memory of the "Death Railway" on the Kwai" Kanchanaburi by Robert_Hun

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The "Death Railway" today brings a peaceful train - Kanchanaburi

The "Death Railway" today brings a peaceful train

The "Death Railway"

During WW2 almost 100,000 people (more than 16,000 soldiers and about 80,000 Asian workers) died under Japanese military power while building the railway to Burma.
It's now a historic (and, by the tropical environment, exotic) place to visit. The famous

Bridge over the river Kwai

Bridge over the river Kwai - Kanchanaburi

Bridge over the river Kwai

The famous bridge was rebuilt so a nostalgic train now can take you for a "historic" trip on the former "Death Railway".

Walking on the famous bridge

Walking on the bridge over the river Kwai - Kanchanaburi

Walking on the bridge over the river Kwai

As I learned, the name of the river, Kwai should be pronounced "quei" otherwise it means cow or something... :-)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Interesting, exotic (train in the jungle)
Cons:A bit long trip by bus
In a nutshell:A historic spot 130 km's from Bangkok

Last visit to Kanchanaburi: Jan 2003
Intro Written Jan 30, 2005
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