Nakhon Prathom |
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Bridge over River Kwai |
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| Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 Kms. from Bangkok. The province features an ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the world's tallest Buddhist monument and the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties and famous dishes. The Bridge spans across Maenam Khwae Yai which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army brought the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by Allied Prisoners of War (POW) under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar in which the Japanese aimed to secure supplies with which to conquer other western Asian countries. It was 415 kilometers long (about 303 kilometers in Thailand and about 112 kilometers in Burma ) and passed through the Three Pagoda Pass in Sangkhlaburi District, the northern most part of Kanchanaburi province. Construction started on September 16, 1942 at Nong Pladuk , and was completed on 25 December 1943. It is estimated that over 16,000 POWs from England , Australia , Holland and America died while building the bridge which was a target of bombing raids in 1945. In addition to this, approximate 90,000 laborers from Thailand , Myanmar , Malaysia and Indonesia died during its construction. |
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*** Tours in Kanchanaburi*** |
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Nakhon Prathom + Bridge over River Kwai |
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| Tour Code : GW098 Full day tour Pick up : 8.30 hrs Itinerary : |
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8.30 hrs |
Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9.30 hrs |
Visit Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument and the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10.30 hrs |
Depart for Kanchanaburi. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12.00 hrs |
Lunch at the local restaurant. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13.00 hrs |
Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied prisoners of war. Take leisurely walks around town and pictures on the world-renowned Death Railway. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13.30 hrs |
Continue to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery It contains the remains of 6,982 war prisoners (mostly the British, Dutch, Australian and American) who lost their lives during the construction of the Bridge over the River Kwai and the railway to Burma (the Death Railway). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14.00 hrs |
Visit JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of prisoner of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14.30 hrs |
Depart for Bangkok. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16.30 hrs |
Arrive to your hotel in Bangkok. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Private Tour |
1 Pax |
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4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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Adult |
5,400 |
3,000 |
2,500 |
2,000 |
1,900 |
1,800 |
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Child |
Charge 70% of adult rate |
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Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person |
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