Traversing History on Kanchanaburi's Death Railway

Escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and explore the historical Death Railway in Kanchanaburi. "A life buried under each sleeper" During World War II, 100,000 prisoners of war and laborers gave their lives to build this railway connecting Thailand and Burma. Although the current bridge piers of the River Kwai Bridge were manufactured in Japan and sent to Thailand as war reparations, they still bear witness to the history of World War II. The Death Railway section, made of wood, was completed manually in just 17 days, spanning 400 meters. The construction process was fraught with casualties, and after its completion, it became a passage for transporting prisoners of war, leading to countless deaths. Feel the traces of history on the tracks and delve into the rich cultural heritage of Thailand.