Kanchanaburi is a laid-back, friendly Thai town where you could easily lose many days relaxing in a small hut overlooking the river, staring off into the mountains. In contrast to this peace are the many reminders of Kanchanburi’s dark World War II past, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, made famous by the eponymous book and movie. The bridge is part of the Burma Railway (or “Death Railway”, which was commissioned during Japan’s occupation of Thailand. Thousands of POWs and slaves died during the railway construction.
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My dad used to watch that film to death when I was little. I'd still like to see it for real one day though now that I have seen your pictures. Next time I am in Bangkok!
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I've never seen the movie or read the book – it's just one of those titles that I've heard referenced in passing over the years. It was still an interesting place to check out, though – plus Kanchanaburi in general is just a lovely place. I live in a town wedged between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi, and I actually much prefer it to Bangkok.