Karnchanaburi Province

Karnchanaburi province had been logdes since prehistoric times. There are many historicities in the caves or hills. Ancestors migrated from the southern of China including Khmer as well. There are many historical place in Khmer's style such as Prasart Mueng-Singh (Stone Castle). The province had been main battlefieldr when Myanmar move the troops to Thailand in order to possess capital in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya.

Most area is covered by rivers or hills where there are many beautiful waterfalls. There are water-powered dams such as Srinakrarin dam and Khao-Laem dam where are attractive places for tourists.

 Most people's occupation is agriculture that plants sugarcane for making white sugar. Here is main source of sugarcane. There are 2 main rivers as Kwai-Noi and Kwai-Yai river. There are many traveling natural places such as Kwai Bridge, Saiyoke Waterfall, Prasart Muang-Singh, Tham Tharn-Lord National Park, Erawan National Park and Wat Wang Wi-Wegaram (temple).

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom and Ratchaburi province to Kanchanaburi province. Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal about 3 hours to Kanchanaburi. Train: Take train to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok's Thonburi Railway Station (Bangkok-Noi Railway Station)