My 91 year old father returned to Thailand after 51 years to visit me and my girlfriend. We decided to bring him to this historic area seeing how he is a history buff. He served in the United States Air Force. He loved seeing and touching things he had read about or seen in movies. I am happy to create memories with him in this capacity.

4th October 2025: Historic location to visit, we visited at the start of the tourist season and it was ok, would imagine in high season the whole area is extremely busy. There is a POW camp on the other side of the river, the place is a total myth and tourist trap as no camp ever existed there. Plenty to see in the bridge area with the museum and cemetery in close proximity.

This was the reason for my vacation. I saw this movie and watched documentaries and wanted to see this bridge in person. I stayed at the Felix River Kwai Resort and this resort had a path to walk to this bridge. It was an easy walk and I got to the bridge at a quiet time and entered on the less touristy side. It was nice to watch the sun rise and reflect on all the things I learned about the bridge. Walking across it was easy and safe. The bridge feels very secure. I went completely across and then explored the town on the other side the rest of the day.

It is a nice place to visit, it is a must for those who care about history. Everything about the place says "old." Not very well maintained. The museum is mostly old and faded pictures. The bridge need some fixing. The train looks like it hasn't been updated since 1942. But, this is Thailand, not big on maintenence. The market is cool, but same old trinkets.

The bridge and its history is well worth visiting, the nearby museum is closed but there is another museum near the centre of town next to one of the 2 war graves in the area which are also must visits. It’s important we remember these past events so we try our best not to repeat the mistakes in the future!

Historical location from WW2. Can take the train to the scenic station that has the railway tracks hugging the cliff wall. Cost is 56 baht and duration of the journey about 1hr 25mins. Departs at 1030 and the return train back leaves at 1320.

This place is a very scenic area, the river, the green hills in the background, and the old trains make it great for photos. You can walk across the bridge but just watch out for the tourist train that occasionally comes through. There are lots of food stalls, coffee shops, and souvenir stores around, so it’s easy to spend an hour here. I visited around 2 PM, it was not too hot, and the light was beautiful.

A peaceful and moving place that honors the memory of Allied POWs who died building the Death Railway. The cemetery is beautifully maintained and offers a quiet space for reflection. A must visit if you're in Kanchanaburi and interested in WWII history.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, also known as Don-Rak War Cemetery, is the primary burial ground for prisoners of war who died during the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway. Located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, it holds the graves of over 6,900 Allied soldiers, primarily British, Australian, and Dutch, who perished from exhaustion, malnutrition, and disease.

A sad memorial to prisoners of war who died on a construction of the railway. Most of the soldiers died in their 20s. Well maintained.

The Kanchanaburi war cemetery is a solemn place dedicated to the memory of the fallen during world war 2. There were many nationalities during this period but I believe majority of the ones buried here are either British or Australian. It's right across the death railway museum.

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place of remembrance whilst also full of sadness. The place is extremely well kept and in pristine condition. Thankyou to the local workers here.

Visit this place to give respect to war sufferers, who lost their lives during world war 2. Similar cemetery is at Kohima , Nagaland , India where the Japanese were defeated by allied armies.

Well maintained, tranquil site, dedicated to the POW of WW2. We spent some time walking around and reading the messages on the tombstones. Heart rending visit. If you are visiting Kanchanaburi for the history, do stop by here.

My 91 year old father returned to Thailand after 51 years to visit me and my girlfriend. We decided to bring him to this historic area seeing how he is a history buff. He served in the United States Air Force. He loved seeing and touching things he had read about or seen in movies. I am happy to create memories with him in this capacity.

4th October 2025: Historic location to visit, we visited at the start of the tourist season and it was ok, would imagine in high season the whole area is extremely busy. There is a POW camp on the other side of the river, the place is a total myth and tourist trap as no camp ever existed there. Plenty to see in the bridge area with the museum and cemetery in close proximity.

This was the reason for my vacation. I saw this movie and watched documentaries and wanted to see this bridge in person. I stayed at the Felix River Kwai Resort and this resort had a path to walk to this bridge. It was an easy walk and I got to the bridge at a quiet time and entered on the less touristy side. It was nice to watch the sun rise and reflect on all the things I learned about the bridge. Walking across it was easy and safe. The bridge feels very secure. I went completely across and then explored the town on the other side the rest of the day.

It is a nice place to visit, it is a must for those who care about history. Everything about the place says "old." Not very well maintained. The museum is mostly old and faded pictures. The bridge need some fixing. The train looks like it hasn't been updated since 1942. But, this is Thailand, not big on maintenence. The market is cool, but same old trinkets.

The bridge and its history is well worth visiting, the nearby museum is closed but there is another museum near the centre of town next to one of the 2 war graves in the area which are also must visits. It’s important we remember these past events so we try our best not to repeat the mistakes in the future!

Historical location from WW2. Can take the train to the scenic station that has the railway tracks hugging the cliff wall. Cost is 56 baht and duration of the journey about 1hr 25mins. Departs at 1030 and the return train back leaves at 1320.

This place is a very scenic area, the river, the green hills in the background, and the old trains make it great for photos. You can walk across the bridge but just watch out for the tourist train that occasionally comes through. There are lots of food stalls, coffee shops, and souvenir stores around, so it’s easy to spend an hour here. I visited around 2 PM, it was not too hot, and the light was beautiful.

Informative and well maintained. On the second floor there was a small display case with belonging that had been donated from several POW families that I found especially interesting. History, timelines and maps were helpful.

Excellent place and location. Great service and friendly staffs. Value for tickets. Very excellent museum. After walking all around then you can bring the tickets for to get the drinks free at coffee shop up stair. Excellent place that you shouldn't miss out when you come to Khanchanaburi Thailand.

This historical place brought us back to the times when Japanese atrocities were inhumane and intolerable. The families of these prisoners of war will never be able to forget what had been done to their family members. Hopefully all countries will learn from this and never allow this to happen again.

Very informative and learned a lot of things that I didn’t know. Plenty of interactive exhibits. Ticket to get in entitles you to a free tea or coffee in cafe upstairs, which also sells snacks and soft drinks

Explains in depth on the reasoning behind the construction of this railway and how it was built. Reminds us that we shouldn’t allow such atrocities to happen again

Very informative and a must-visit if you want to learn about the historical significance of the Kanchanaburi area and the Death Railway.

Very inspiring and emotional place. Presentation is very informative. Cemetery is kept immaculately.

When visiting Bangkok, don't miss the Death Railway, about a 3-hour by vehicle from the city. Enjoy scenic views along the way, with affordable restaurants and drink shops around the station.

This place truly brought back memories of past atrocities during the Japanese occupation, and also the subsequent big positive development to the entire area. It is truly remarkable to see the area evolving well....a definite must-see when in Kanchanaburi.

Tham Krasae Death Railway Bridge is a pretty cool spot, though it does get crowded with tourists. The view is absolutely lovely, especially with the river and the tracks curving along the cliffside. The best part was taking the train afterward—it was such a great experience, with beautiful scenery passing by.

Nice place to take some beautiful pictures and learn something about the modern history of Thailand during the 2nd world war. You could walk over these train tracks to a cave nearby. There's also a beautiful view from here of the surroundings.

Tham Kra Sae is one of the most impressive and historic spots along the Death Railway. The wooden tracks hugging the cliffside above the river are breathtaking to see, and walking along them feels like stepping back in time. The small cave with the Buddha image adds a spiritual touch to this place. A must-visit for history lovers and travelers exploring Kanchanaburi.

Take the train from the railway bridge to get here. It's beautiful, historic, majestic and enjoyable. You can get a ride to take you somewhere else after that.

Would have rated this place a 5 star if it weren’t for this one bad experience. So here was what happened, we are a group of 7 people(tourists) who went on the moving train on that death railway bridge to get to another stop just for sightseeing and when we got on the train we were charged 100 baht for each person just to get to another one stop which I think the price is extremely unreasonable while the locals at that same time were charged 3 baht per person, like I mean who made these prices and it was too late for all of us to get off the train because it’s already moving, plus I also believed the ticket inspection officer just made up the prices right out of his mouth and I don’t think it is the official price for tourists, other than this bad experience it’s a great historical site with splendid views ideal for photography and sightseeing

A very important museum, but it’s being shut down and so the upkeep has taken a backseat. I still think it’s worth the visit until it’s closed! It’s an important part of history during The Second World War and I appreciate the insight it provides on Japanese colonialism and the conflicts between the Thai and Burmese people. Important history lessons. I would recommend the morning, it was super warm when I went it made the walks a bit more challenging!

We thought this was the official war museum but that is next to the war cemetery. Incredible amount of historic items including old vehicles and a chopper to look at. Several different museums in one. Great view over the river Kwai as well, Shame it's closing down

An interesting mix of WWII and Thai history in one museum. Though be quick, the signs said 2025 was the last year it would be open

. But outside you can see old train engine. I like the place. Can't go inside.late I came. 2025 Oct

It’s closing at the end of 2025 , maybe turn into a hotel . Go see it if you’re around . Not the most proper display of materials, but you get a general sense of the hardship of the war

Ok little museum to visit. Unfortunately almost all information was in Thai so we missed out on half the museum when we went there. But what we did see was an okay experience and the entrance fee of 50 baht was fair compared to the things the museum had to offer

This small museum contains some interesting things, which are not always well promoted. The explanations are succinct and the English translations are sometimes approximate. The museum can be done quickly in 15 minutes, but you'll need more time to look in more detail.