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River Kwai Full Day with Lunch |
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We leave Bangkok at 0700 and depart to the River Kwai. We first travel to the cemetary of the Allied prisoners of the second world war. 6982 Allied prisoners are buried here. Then we go to the Jeath museum (Japan, England Australia, Thailand and Holland; (nationalties of soldiers who participated in the construction) This is optional and costs 40 baht. Then the bridge over the River Kwai for a photo opportunity. You will have one hour to take pictures or relax. The epic film The Bridge on the River Kwai, made in 1957, was based on a true story of World War 2 and received seven Academy awards. The Kwai bridge symbolizes the brutality of war, built by thousands of prisoners of war under the command of the Japanese. We then embark for a ride on the Death railway, 100 baht extra , heading to the waterfall, Sai Yok Noi. The railway was built of wooden log constructed by the allied prisoners of the second world war. Most of these men were Australians, Dutch and British and they had been working steadily southwards from Thanbyuzayat (Burma) to link with other POW on the Thai side of the railway. At 1300 hours we eat at a local restaurant, giving free time for leisure then arrive at Sai Yok Noi waterfall. We return to Bangkok arriving at 19.00
07.00 AM
- Pick up tourists from various points in Khao San area.
- Departure from Bangkok to River Kwai.
- Visit Cemetery of the Allied Prisoners of the second world war. It contains the remains of 6,982 Australian, Dutch
and British war prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the Death Railway.
- Visit The Jeath Museum. [ Admission fee 40 Baht extra ].
- Visit Bridge Over The River Kwai.
- Leaving from the train station and travelling by train [ Pay 50 Baht extra ] along the death railway to waterfall, Sai Yok Noi. The railway was built of wooden log constructed by the allied prisoners of the second world war. Most of these men were Australians, Dutch and British and they had been working steadily southwards from Thanbyuzayat (Burma) to link with other PoW on the Thai side of the railway.
13.00 PM
- Arrive at the waterfall.
- Lunch at the restaurant. Thai food will be served.
- Free for leisure after lunch.

- Departure from waterfall back to Bangkok.
18.30 PM
Remark: Itinerary Tour subject to change without prior notice.
Time: 07.00-18.30 Price: 700 Baht
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