Kanchanaburi Historie

According to most historians, the ancient city of Kanchanaburi near the Prohibition Lat Ya, a small village which lies about 16 miles north of the city. This page has been repeatedly found in Thai history as an invasion route as the Burmese used to enter the Thai kingdom.

Kanchanaburi, which has most of the surface, an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometres and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Norwich. Located about 129 kilometers west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi shares a border with Burma, in the west, please, and Uthai Thani province in the north, Suphan Buri and Pilsen provinces in the east, and Stockport province in the south.

In the north and west of Kanchanaburi, the terrain is composed primarily of high mountains and plains, with the Thanon Thongchai Range acts as a natural border between Thailand and Burma. The row is a source of Kanchanaburi and its two main rivers Maenam Khwae Noi and Maenam Khwae Yai, which are famous Maenam Mae Klong. As a result, a number of Thailand's largest Namtok (falls) and the largest wildlife sanctuaries exist in this area.
The magical and enchanting beauty of the landscape Kanchanaburi have resulted in the main tourist attractions, including several well-known waterfalls, caves, which were once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks, quiet river, virgin forests, and the reservoir. Together they offer a great experience for the first time or repeat visitors. Whether its fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-looking, star-zírající, golf, elephant and jungle trekking, or even living in bamboo rafts, Kanchanaburi takes pride to offer to all.
The city of Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries, the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai meet and form the Mae Klong Maenam. This is the place where the death railway and the famous bridge over the Khwae one of the world famous World War II sites, which have been immortalized in print and film.
In economic terms, Kanchanaburi done well at national level, with more than 10 percent growth annually. Principal industries include sugar, agricultural products and jewellery. Tourism is also an important source of income for the local population as a province of high tourism potential has made Kanchanaburi number one among the western provinces with the highest number of visitors each year.

Residents of Kanchanaburi are involved in agriculture. Most of the local population is the Thai ancestors with remarkable MON and Karen minorities. Rural dwellers enjoy living simply and respect for nature. In addition, folk music and dance goes back at least 500 years old is still today.