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A vibrant town with a turbulent WWII history, Kanchanaburi offers easy access to nearby natural attractions and national parks.

Kanchanaburi is a town municipality in the west of Thailand and part of Kanchanaburi Province. In 2006 it had a population of 31,327. The town covers the complete tambon Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak Phraek and Tha Makham, all of Mueang Kanchanaburi district, and parts of the tambon Tha Lo of Tha Muang district. In the late 19th century, Kanchanaburi was established by King Rama I as a defensive outpost against possible Burmese attacks in what is now Lat Ya subdistrict. In 1833, the town was moved about 16 km towards the south-east along the river to its present site during the reign of King Rama III. Its attractions include poignant WWII memorials.

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Kanchanaburi, Thailand

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A vibrant town with a turbulent WWII history, Kanchanaburi offers easy access to nearby natural attractions and national parks.
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Walk along the river, taking in the calm and the fresh air, then head into the center for a taste of traditional Thai cuisine.
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A Buddhist temple located in a cave system, featuring Buddha statues, a WWII Japanese infirmary, and a small POW museum.

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