River Khwae Bridge

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Thanks to several films and books, the River Khwae Bridge, which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong has become notoriously famous and attracted both Thais and foreigners to the site.

Location

In Kanchanaburi, across the Khwae River, a strategic railway route to Myanmar

Direction

By car:- From Bangkok, take Phetchakasem Road (Highway No.4) to Nakhon Pathom, then Ratchaburi, from Nakhon Chaisi intersection go straight to the left-side bridge, crossing the highway to Kanchanaburi (24.4 kilometers.), following Kanchanaburi sign for another 60 kilometers and drive 4 kilometers away from the Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
By train:- Take a train running from Bangkok/Thonburi to Namtok Station, Kanchanaburi, then get off at the Bridge.

Highlights

Reminiscence of the past of the dramatic iron bridge architecture, resembled by the Allied Prisoners of War under Japanese supervision during the World War II.
Small shops and food-stalls selling local products

Activities

Join the festival of River Khwae Bridge Week during late November to December every year

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