One of the attractions of Thailand's most famous bridge over the River Kwai. This famous bridge is about four kilometers from Kanchanaburi, River Kwai. A great tragedy occurred in the construction of this famous bridge. E 'was built by prisoners of war by the Japanese who were imprisoned during World War II building. It is believed that the construction of the bridge, who died in 16 000 prisoners of war and 49,000 forced laborers employees.
Constructionbegan in October 1942. During construction of the bridge there was no sophisticated machinery to get support. Workers used dynamite to build the bridge to the rocks and pebbles leads to the accidental death of many changed. Once the bridge was built, the railroad has played an important role in the region for cultivation. Before the bridge was built, the area was a forest and the people were afraid to open it.
However, today the bridge is a famous tourist spot. There are manyPlaces to look around and enjoy a day of River Kwai. In Tambon Tha Paulo, a place near the Kwai River, visitors can rent a boat that can carry a maximum of 10 to 12, Lawa Cave and Sai Yai yok waterfall to visit. The trip takes a total of 4 hours round trip and well worth the travel time.
There is also a war museum near the bridge over the River Kwai. The museum houses a collection of weapons, tools and materials of war and prisoners of the Japanese army usedduring construction of the bridge and the Second World War.
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