Kanchanaburi
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been
attracted by its long history and ancient
civilizations
Kanchanaburi
Thai Term Glossary
Amphoe : District
Ban : Village
Chedi : Stupa or Pagoda
Hat : Beach
Khao : Mountain
Khlong : Canal
Ko : Island
Mueang : Town or City
Namtok : Waterfall
Tambon : Sub-district
Tham : Cave
Ubosot or Bot : Ordination hall in a temple
Viharn : Image hall in a temple
Wat : Temple
Note: English spelling here given tries to approximate
Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be
spelled differently. When seeking help from a
Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings
given after each place name.
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been
attracted by its long history and ancient
civilizations, a location of the bridge over the
River Khwae- ‘Kwai’ as it is known internationally and scene of the historic World War
II. The province is also famous for its natural
attractions such as forests, mountains, caves
and waterfalls. Kanchanaburi is located 129
kilometres. from Bangkok and covers a total
area of approximately 19,483 square kilometres., Being the country’s third largest province
next to Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai.
Topographically, it is covered with timber and
evergreen forests, with 2 main rivers; namely,
the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi Rivers which
meet and become the Mae Klong River at
Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi is divided into
13 districts: Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi,
Amphoe Bo Phloi, Amphoe Lao Khwan, Amphoe Phanom Thuan, Amphoe Sai Yok, Amphoe
Sangkhla Buri, Amphoe Si Sawat, Amphoe Tha
Maka, Amphoe Tha Muang, Amphoe Thong
Pha Phum, Amphoe Dan Makham Tia, Amphoe
Nong Prue and Amphoe Huai Krachao.
Boundaries
North borders Uthai Thani, Tak and Union of
Myanmar.
South borders Ratchaburi and Nakhon
Pathom.
East borders Suphan Buri.
West borders Union of Myanmar.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Car: Take Phetchakasem Road or Borommarat
chachonnani Road via Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon
Pathom, Ban Pong, Tha Maka, Tha Muang to
Kanchanaburi, a total distance of 129 kilometres, taking about 1.30 hours.
By Air-conditioned Bus: From the Southern
Bus Terminal, 1st-class buses leave every 20
minutes during 5.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 2ndclass buses leave every 20 minutes during
4.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m., running on the old route:
Phetchakasem Road-Om Yai-Nakhon Chai Si,
taking approximately 3 hours. For more infomation, please contact Kanchanaburi Tour Co.,
Ltd., Tel. 0 2894 6134 or www.transport.co.th
By Train: There are trains leaving Bangkok Noi
Railway Station twice daily at 7.50 a.m. and 1.45
p.m., and stopping at Kanchanaburi Station,
River Khwae Bridge, Tha Kilen Station and Namtok Station. The journey takes approximately
4-5 hours. For more infomation, please contact
Bangkok Noi Railway Station, Tel. 0 2411 3102.
A one-day return trip by a tourist train is
available on Saturdays, Sundays and national
holidays. For more infomation, please contact
the State Railway of Thailand, Tel. 1690, 0 2220
4334, 0 2621 7801 or www.railway.co.th
Local Transportation
Local buses are available at Kanchanaburi
Bus Station on Saeng Chu To Road to various
districts such as Amphoe Bo Phloi, Amphoe
Nong Prue, Amphoe Si Sawat, Amphoe Sai Yok,
Amphoe Thong Pha Phum and Amphoe Sangkhla Buri, or the several attractions like Namtok
Erawan, Namtok Sai Yok, Sangkhla Buri. For
more information, please contact Kanchanaburi
Bus Station Tel. 0 3451 1182.
Getting to Nearby Provinces
From Kanchanaburi Bus Station, there are
buses to Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri and Nakhon
Pathom. and there are 2nd-class buses to
Chiang Mai, Nong Khai and Rayong. For more
information, please contact Kanchanaburi Bus
Station Tel. 0 3451 5907.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to
Neighbouring Districts
Tha Muang 13 kilometres
Phanom Thuan 24 kilometres
Tha Maka 30 kilometres
Dan Makham Tia 30 kilometres
Bo Phloi 48 kilometres
Sai Yok 50 kilometres
Huai Krachao 60 kilometres
Nong Prue 75 kilometres
Lao Khwan 98 kilometres
Si Sawat 130 kilometres
Thong Pha Phum 145 kilometres
Sangkhla Buri 215 kilometres
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