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World War II SitesHellfire Pass - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in World War II Sites

This is the deep gorge that was hand cut by Allied POWs on the infamous Death Railway.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 2/17/2008

last visited: 2/17/2008

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World War II SitesBridge Over the River Kwai - Kanchaniburi, Thailand

in World War II Sites

If you've seen the movie or read the book you need to come and see the bridge. Take the train from Bangkok that runs right over the bridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 2/15/2008

last visited: 12/19/2003

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Historic ReenactmentsBridge Over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Historic Reenactments

Ever watched that great William Holden movie "Bridge Over the River Kwai"? Seen it so many times and finally, thanks to a one year teaching trip to Thailand, got the chance to visit the site.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 1/25/2008

last visited: 12/9/2007

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Literary SitesBridge On the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Literary Sites

Fictional accounting of the plight of Allied POWs forced by their captors to build a railway through the jungles.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/3/2008

last visited: 12/19/2002

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World War II Memorials / MonumentsVFW Memorial - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in World War II Memorials / Monuments

A small marker on the plaza beside the river and the bridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/11/2008

last visited: 3/12/2008

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Static Artillery DisplaysBombs Away on the River Kwai - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Static Artillery Displays

A wartime reminder as you start to cross the bridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/10/2008

last visited: 3/10/2008

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LocomotivesJapanese work train - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Locomotives

Converted Japanese work truck/engine used during the building of the reailway?

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/6/2008

last visited: 3/10/2008

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Railroad BridgesBridge Over the River Kwai

in Railroad Bridges

The bridge made famous by the William Holden movie (although movie was filmed in Burma, not Thailand). After seeing the movie atleast a hundred times I finally got the chance to visit the real thing. Coords are for center of the bridge

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 1/25/2008

last visited: 12/19/2002

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LocomotivesLocomotive - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Locomotives

Another steam engine near the tracks back toward town.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 3/8/2008

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Active Rail Locations7am to Bangkok - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Active Rail Locations

The daily morning train from Nam Tok to Bangkok as it crosses the Bridge on the River Kwai.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 3/8/2008

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LocomotivesSteam Engine - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Locomotives

Just across the tracks from the depot by the bridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 3/8/2008

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ObelisksChinese Soldiers Monument - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Obelisks

Monument to the Chinese soldiers who died during the building of the Death Railway of WW II.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/6/2008

last visited: 3/6/2008

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Scenic RailroadsScenic Bridge On the River Kwai - Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok, Thailand

in Scenic Railroads

I know, in the movie they blew it up. But it's really there.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/20/2008

last visited: 7/25/2006

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Train Stations/DepotsRiver Kwai Bridge Depot - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Train Stations/Depots

Small depot just for those who want to ride across the River Kwai Bridge

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/9/2008

last visited: 3/9/2008

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War and Military MuseumsWar Museum - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in War and Military Museums

Until about 3 years ago, one of only 2 war museums in Kanchanaburi. A real deal for the 30baht ($1) admission price.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/15/2008

last visited: 3/16/2008

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Peace PolesJapanese Peace Park - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Peace Poles

A peace pole erected in the Japanese Peace Park near the Kwai River in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/4/2008

last visited: 3/4/2008

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LocomotivesJapanese Train - River Kwai - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Locomotives

A rusting relic from World War II

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 2/16/2008

last visited: 2/16/2008

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Used Book StoresBirdland - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Used Book Stores

Friendly folks with lots of books to choose from plus a fine internet cafe and a cafe too!

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/9/2008

last visited: 3/10/2008

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Worldwide CemeteriesChungKai Cemetery - Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand

in Worldwide Cemeteries

Smaller cemetery on the site of a POW hospital during WWII.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/19/2008

last visited: 3/20/2008

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Water TowersCity Water Works - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Water Towers

Notice this tank and the waterworks while riding my bike around Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 3/8/2008

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LocomotivesSteam Locomotive - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Locomotives

You won't see this engine near the bridge. Look for it at the main depot.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 7/25/2006

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TopiariesDinosaurs at play - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Topiaries

Notice this yard full of dinosaurs while I was milling about the train depot in Kanchanaburi last week.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/8/2008

last visited: 7/25/2006

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Train Stations/DepotsMain Depot - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Train Stations/Depots

The main depot in the town of Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/9/2008

last visited: 7/23/2006

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Roman Catholic ChurchesBeata Mundi Regina War Monument Catholic Church - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in Roman Catholic Churches

A beautiful church just across from the large Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/20/2008

last visited: 3/20/2008

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War and Military MuseumsThailand-Burma Railway Center - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

in War and Military Museums

Museum dedicated to the preservation of the stories of the Allied POWs who built the Death Railway during WWII.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member horizon seeker

location: Thailand

date listed: 3/9/2008

last visited: 7/25/2006

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