Kaohanaburi Thailand's 3^rd largest province
Kaohanaburi is Thailand's the third largest province, covers some 19,483.2 square kilometres and borders Myanmar to the west of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi is the site of the world famous Bridge Over The River Kwae (Known as - The Brigde Over the River Kwai). Immortalised in books and river valleys have inspired development of hydro-electric power and where labyrinthine dam reservoirs provide further scenk YliJI elements to the province's natural beauty.

Beyond the compact provincial capital, some 129 kilometres, and a comfortable two-hour drive from Bangkok. Where the Kwae Yai river (River Kwai 'Large') and the Kwae Noi rivers (River Kwai 'Small') unite to form the Mae Klong River, Kanchanaburi unfolds in progressively arresting scenic beauty in a landscape characterised by several waterfalls, caves once inhabited by Neolithic man, national parks and tranquil riverine and reservoir settings. Opportunities abound for bucolic living aboard rafts on dazzling rivers and reservoirs, and provide the local point for nature lovers who deligsures without sacrificing basic comforts.

Kanchanaburi Administration
comprises 13 districts (Amphoes) and the distance from Kanchanaburi town (Muang District) to other districts, as follows
Muang - Saiyoke 50 Kilometres Muang - Thongphaphum 145 Kilometres
Muang - Sangkhlaburi 215 Kilometres Muang - Sri Sawat 130 Kilometres
Muang - Bo Phloi 45 Kilometres Muang - Nongprue 75 Kilometres
Muang - Phanomthuan 24 Kilometres Muang - Huay Krachao 60 Kilometres
Muang - Laokhwan 98 Kilometres Muang - Thamuang 13 Kilometres
Muailg - Thamaka 30 Kilometres t1uang - Dan Makhamtia 30 Kilometres

Transportation to Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is connected by daily road and rail services with Bangkok and other neighbouring provinces. Air-conditioned and regular coaches leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal throughout the day for the 2-3 hour-journey. Daily trains leave the Bangkok Noi Railway Station for kanchanaburi. The TAT office in Kanchanaburi issues an updated and current timetable for bus and train services between Bangkok Kanchanaburi and major nearby provinces.

Travel Within Kanchanaburi
Transportation within the provincial capital is most enjoyable on tricycles. These can be hired at reasonable rate, enabling visitors to see the Bridge Over the River Kwae. the War Cemetery, the JEATH War Museum in one circuit. Motorcycles or jeeps can be rented on a daily or weekly basis. Visitors can get some useful advices and tourist inforrnations at the TAT office, located on Saengchuto Road near Kanchanaburi Bus Station. open daily from 08.30-16.30.

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