Khwae Noi River

During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea. Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'. It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main engineering feats, the bridge across the Kwae Yai river just north of Kanchanaburi. Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai really exists, and still carries regular passenger trains from Bangkok as far as Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must. This page gives all the necessary information for train travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the Bridge on the River Kwai & Nam Tok, along with an overview of what there is to see in the area, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the Wampo (Wang Po) Viaduct and the museum at Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting). You can see the Bridge on the River Kwai as a day trip from Bangkok using the morning train out and afternoon train back, but it's better to make it a 2 or 3 day trip as there's a lot more to see than just the Bridge. For example, you could take the morning passenger train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi on day 1, stay a night or two in Kanchanaburi, then take the afternoon train back on day 2 or 3, so you can visit Hellfire Pass (less well known than the Bridge, but not be missed) and travel the Death Railway through fantastic scenery over the dramatic Wampo Viaduct as far as its current terminus at Nam Tok.
During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea. Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'. It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main engineering feats, the bridge across the Kwae Yai river just north of Kanchanaburi. Although the film was shot in Sri Lanka, the Bridge on the River Kwai really exists, and still carries regular passenger trains from Bangkok as far as Nam Tok. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must. This page gives all the necessary information for train travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the Bridge on the River Kwai & Nam Tok, along with an overview of what there is to see in the area, including the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the Wampo (Wang Po) Viaduct and the museum at Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting). You can see the Bridge on the River Kwai as a day trip from Bangkok using the morning train out and afternoon train back, but it's better to make it a 2 or 3 day trip as there's a lot more to see than just the Bridge. For example, you could take the morning passenger train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi on day 1, stay a night or two in Kanchanaburi, then take the afternoon train back on day 2 or 3, so you can visit Hellfire Pass (less well known than the Bridge, but not be missed) and travel the Death Railway through fantastic scenery over the dramatic Wampo Viaduct as far as its current terminus at Nam Tok.
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The Quarter Saphan Khwai by UHG

The Quarter Saphan Khwai by UHG

4 out of 5
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Price was P81,539, price is now P31,810 per person
P31,810
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Apr 10 - Apr 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dumaguete (DGT) to Bangkok (BKK)
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Room was spotless. Staff was sweet. The room design is gorgeous. I would stay here again. Full review on TikTok @deekabongo

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Centre Point Hotel Chidlom

Centre Point Hotel Chidlom

4 out of 5
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Price was P102,227, price is now P37,819 per person
P37,819
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Apr 10 - Apr 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dumaguete (DGT) to Bangkok (BKK)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff were super friendly, room was large and very clean. Bed was great. It’s nice and quiet which is good for relaxing after a day’s sightseeing. Buffet breakfast had great selection and was very good.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

The Quarter Ladprao by UHG

The Quarter Ladprao by UHG

4 out of 5
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Price was P97,567, price is now P36,808 per person
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Apr 10 - Apr 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dumaguete (DGT) to Bangkok (BKK)
9/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
Despite the renovations occurring the hotel was still clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful as always

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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Take a walk over this historic landmark, which has become the symbol of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway.

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An attractive off-white exterior belies the story told inside of the harsh conditions manual laborers faced when constructing a wartime rail system.

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