The Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi, Thailand are famous landmarks during World War II.
Traffic on the Bridge on the River Kwai
The rich man took a 2.5-hour minivan ride from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Bus Station, and then took an Uber to the Bridge on the River Kwai. The Bridge on the River Kwai is about a 15-minute drive from Kanchanaburi Bus Station. The Uber fare was 70 baht, which is quite cheap compared to downtown Bangkok.
The taxi dropped us off at a small market next to the Bridge on the River Kwai. The market primarily sold Thai snacks (grilled meat skewers, grilled corn), drinks, Thai elephant pants, and small toys, but there weren't any particularly special stalls. The wealthy man bought a ten-dollar grilled meat skewer to fill his stomach.
Bridge on the River Kwai Unboxing
Behind the market is the Death Railway train boarding point – River Kwai Bridge Station. The train will stop here to let passengers get on and off.
Some small shops along the railway tracks.
The wealthy man bought some special forces figures and placed them next to the railway tracks as a souvenir.
If you want to experience the Death Railway, it is recommended that you board the train at the River Kwai Bridge Station. You do not need to buy a ticket in advance. The conductor will come to check your ticket after you board the train. You can buy your ticket directly on the train. The ticket price for foreigners, regardless of adults or children, is 100 baht per person.
A little further on, you'll reach the Bridge on the River Kwai! The entire length of the Bridge is about 150 meters, so it shouldn't take too long to reach the other side. Tourists tend to crowd the front section, while the back section is less crowded, making it easier to take photos. The iron bridge is quite stable and doesn't sway, but there are gaps in some sections of the bridge that offer a direct view of the River Kwai below. Those with a fear of heights should be careful; don't get too nervous.
The rich man thought the scenery on both sides of the Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi was well maintained, very simple and clean. He had originally expected to see garbage (laughs).
I took a photo of the Bridge on the River Kwai from the market. There are actually some attractions on the other side of the bridge, but I didn’t dare to go too far because I had to catch the 10:35 am train.
There's a parking lot on the same side of the market, and there are plenty of small shops nearby. For those who prefer a warmer climate, you can find a place to rest while waiting for the train at Café Amazon or 7-11.
Important! There are clean pay toilets here!
There are many shops selling Thai antique jewelry and small items, but the prices are unknown.
Thai clothing, full of the smell of beach and summer, 100 baht per piece.
The prices of souvenirs such as small dolls, magnets, key chains, etc. are much cheaper than those in the small shops next to the railway.
Souvenirs are cheap, you can buy magnets for 20 baht, and tuk-tuk pull-back cars are only 150 baht. I saw the same thing being sold for 250 baht at the Maeklong Railway Market before. That's really expensive. You really need to compare prices.
Some dried fruits and dry goods, three bags for 100 baht. Unfortunately, I have to take a train later, so I'd better pack light.
The tycoon found some cheap hand-shaken drinks here. Most drinks were only 20 baht, including his favorite Thai milk tea. He heard there was no air conditioning on the Death Railway train, so he bought a cup of iced Thai milk tea to get on board, just in case. It was super hot! The owner, who seemed to be Japanese, slowly made the tycoon a cup of Thai milk tea and a cup of pearl milk tea. The tycoon thought it was the best he had in Thailand this time.Hand-labeled Thai milk teaIt tastes just as good (laughs).
Bridge on the River Kwai Information
Attractions nearby
JEATH WAR MUSEUM, unfortunately it was not open today, but there is an old train that ran on the Death Railway during World War II at the entrance of the museum, as well as some bomb shells (?), I hope they are not unused bombs.
JEATH War Museum Information
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Death Railway Introduction
The Siam-Burma Railway (also known as the Burma Railway), also known as the Death Railway, was built by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II to connect Kanchanaburi, Thailand, to Myawaddy, Myanmar. The approximately 415-kilometer railway was constructed. Over 180,000 Allied prisoners of war and approximately 250,000 Southeast Asian civilian laborers were conscripted into the railway's construction. Due to the treacherous terrain, approximately 190,000 laborers and 12,000 Allied prisoners of war perished during its construction—a truly outrageous figure. During World War II, the bridge was repeatedly damaged by Allied air raids. The current Bridge on the River Kwai is a restored version, which the wealthy considers to be of great commemorative value and historical significance.
The Death Railway's accessible sections today are primarily located in Thailand, from Kanchanaburi Station to the terminus at Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi. The journey is approximately 50 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The Myanmar section is largely abandoned.
Death Railway Train Unboxing
There are only three Death Railway trains departing from the Bridge on the River Kwai a day, and they stop at every station, so there is no need to worry about taking the wrong train.
Beep beep! The train pulled into the station at around 10:27 AM. Surprisingly, it arrived almost on time. After a brief stop, it departed at 10:35 AM! I was so lucky! I could finally put Plan B in my pocket.
The exterior of a Death Railway train.
Although the interior of the Death Railway train looks outdated, the rich man thinks it is well maintained.
The seats in the train are also kept very clean.
Although the train has no air conditioning, it has many wall-mounted electric fans, and the windows are all open, so the wind is actually very strong when it is running. The rich man has to wear sunglasses when sitting to avoid sand getting into his eyes (laughs).
Maybe because it was summer, most of the train windows were open, and many tourists would stick their heads out to take pictures.
In some sections, the train is so close to the mountain wall that you can touch it with your hand. Many tourists take photos to record this moment. It is really thrilling.
After nearly three hours of travel, the train finally arrived at its final destination, Nam Tok Railway Station, at 12:30 PM. It was time to head further into the River Kwai to The FloatHouse!
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