Somsak Mine Or aunt Glenn

Somsak Mine Or aunt Glenn

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Somsak mine or affectionately known to many people. "Aunt Glenn" a place to visit to visit the old mines are closed down. Get to know the story of her legendary love Glenn. And a small resort that became "Little House on the Prairie" for visitors to enjoy the trails through the former mining experience. And tasting delicious cakes

Somsak Mine Occurred about 30-40 years before the boom era of mining. Wolfram was a tin mining concessions for mining in the district Pilok. A large mine ever miners were 600 stories of mine Somsak aunt and Glenn began by Somsak good talents species and Mrs. Glenn Dennis Jermaine White has found love once again. Somsak trip to the Masters. Mining engineering at Cal Curie. Australia After getting married and returned to Thailand. Somsak had opened up a tin mine in Kanchanaburi. While Glenn's aunt was working in Bangkok.

Until the situation ore price slump To that end, China has issued a number of mineral prices. Glenn, so he moved in with Somsak mines in the forest. To take care of mine and workers. Later ore prices fall more It is not worth mining. Uncle, Somsak is to close the mine down on 2529, then two years later he was sick and in another Somsak eight years later she died Glenn Dennis or Aunt Glenda, so take care. This old mining and maintained to commemorate Uncle Somsak.

Aunt Glenn has a fine place to store tools and supplies storeroom. And the office of the mine to become part of the resort, semi Guest House - home stay. Simple decor With old photographs on the walls and table service including coffee, tea and cake in the cake aunt Glenn. The original British cake Do not hold a tasting. The chocolate cake, carrot cake, banana, citrus, which attracted many people's stories of Aunt Glenda. And a warm welcome home. I have been told so many viral. People need to visit And taste delicious cakes I will not be staying here.

Tourists who want to visit the aunt Glenn. Four wheel drive should be simple. Because he kept the same conditions. The rather rough The floating rocks, which became dirt road where those visitors who like off-road visit for tourists, the hotel's aunt Glenn. You can not drive into it. Can notice Aunt Glenn is out to get them.

Entry fee Thong Pha Phum
There are 10 rooms in three buildings cost about 1,600 baht / person (includes meals and delicious cakes anyway).

This property aunt Glenn. (Mine Somsak)
Address 87 Moo 1, Thong Pha Phum - Pilok Pilok District Kanchanaburi 71180.
Charlie (manager) Tel. 08-1325-9471, 08-7019-1708 (Leave message).

Getting to mine Somsak (Aunt Glenn).
Kanchanaburi - Thong Pha Phum district 146 kilometers.
From the Thong Pha Phum district - the entrance to the mine, about 60 kilometers Somsak.
From the entrance to the mine - Glenn aunt about five kilometers.

- From Main Street downtown Kanchanaburi. Burr intersection rapids Turn left to Sai Yok - Thong Pha Phum (No. 323), the route will continue into 3272 with the Thong Pha Phum district. Running through the district (The district is on the right) along the dam reservoir to approximately 30 kilometers to the intersection farmhouse - Pilok. Turn left to the Pilok. From here, it is a path winding up the hill.

- Running at Thong Pha Phum, about 6-7 km (the entrance waterfall journeymen Bell) will see the entrance to the mine Somsak left. From the entrance, run into mines for about five kilometers, this would be a rocky dirt road drift should use a four wheel drive. In the rainy season should drive with caution. The route will Eฉa muddy lane.

Elephant Hills

Elephant Hills

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Elephant Hill, a vantage point on the summit. Border Thailand - Burma Visitors to the mine Pilok. Come visit the scenic views around 360 degrees, especially in the winter. According fog covered peaks It is a very beautiful scenic spots.

Elephant is the base of operations for the 135th Border Patrol Base (Elephant), some called Doi Pilok or on the cover and the base of gerrymandering. Located on the border with Thailand - Burma. High from sea level to about 1,053 meters, with home court officials helicopter and scenic spots in the corner. Overlooking both Thailand and Myanmar. Thailand will see the scenic Flagstaff Hill. And the village E In the valley below, The Burmese side of the mountain and the forest that is the complex. And forests as far as the eye Thailand. A gas station on the Burmese side, not far from the border.

Wade tourist arrivals The most popular tent Most will come and stay overnight in the winter is from November to January because they were exposed to the mist. And chilly The sunset views At night will see the beauty of the stars in the sky. And the light of a gas station in the valley on the Myanmar side. The sunrise valley On the open sky, overlooking the Andaman Sea as far as Burma.

This Elephant Hill area Camping on the grassy area. Car park helicopter on parking safely. This area is a staff quarters frontier police and toilets, no accommodation, shops, restaurants or other facilities.

Mining tunnel

The tunnel was excavated from prospecting is narrow, but the depth is not the same. Walking single file through one by one. Should bring a flashlight Because there is no light in the tunnel Initially, workers are candles placed at various points. To check the amount of oxygen inside the cave. Old mining tunnels on the route uphill battle elephants. Before the top court about 1 km turn to the right for about 50 meters into the ground walk down the stairs to the bottom, then a small opening into the deep.

Review the mining tunnel (Near the Elephant)

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- On the weather is quite cold war elephants. Some summer rains and strong winds should be prepared for the cold and rain for it.

- Elephant Hill area No facilities much. Be prepared to provide food and necessities to make it available as a flashlight.

- The way up to the war elephant is steep and narrow curves. Be careful when driving a car park and use the horn constantly.

- The road is partially paved road. Some of the conglomerate You can drive up to Do not need a car Four Village Drive. It should not be loaded during rain or fog. Be extra careful when driving.

- The tunnel mining. Do not go it alone Do not write on the wall Do not go in the rain. Or playing in the tunnel drilling The risk of tunnel collapse

For more information on the Border Patrol Squadron 135, Tel. 034-599-118.

A trip to the Elephant

Kanchanaburi - Thong Pha Phum district 146 kilometers.

From the Thong Pha Phum district - an uphill battle elephants, about 66 kilometers (via Thong Pha Phum. House and Police Station Pilok).

From the entrance to the Elephant - Elephant Hills for about two kilometers.

- From Main Street downtown Kanchanaburi. Burr intersection rapids Turn left to Sai Yok - Thong Pha Phum (No. 323), the route will continue into 3272 with the Thong Pha Phum district. Running through the district (The district is on the right) along the dam reservoir to approximately 30 kilometers to the intersection farmhouse - Pilok. Turn left to the Pilok. From here, it is a path winding up the hill.

- Thong Pha Phum ran it for about 10 kilometers to the uphill battle elephants left. From the entrance to the scenic hills Elephant another two kilometers of this road is quite narrow. He is climbing The driver should not drive a car park, eat, play and horns in the curve.

World War 2 Museum

World War 2 Museum

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People who come to the bridge I want to know more about the bridge. And the World War II Museum, near the bridge with the story. And exhibits objects and utensils used in World War II. Those interested can visit it every day. The museum is located near the bridge over the River Kwai. Kanchanaburi yet

First of all, I must tell you that leisure travelers. World War 2 Museum is a private, which the constituents. Jeath War Museum Located at the entrance of Wat Chai Chumphon win (the South), some people may have misunderstood. Since the English language is similar.

World War 2 Museum is a museum established in 2538 by Mr. Arun Monday a story collection. And supplies in the war to show the holdover. The exhibition is Art, Lahore. Outside the building, and the museum can see the remains of a steam locomotive. The inside with photos of historical evidence and the weapons of war in history.

There are also exhibits the history of Thailand. Since the war between Thailand and Burma There are collectibles such as antique silver sword bomb the Japanese fleet in World War 2, such as cars, motorbikes, boats and a three-dimensional model. Show event when the prisoners were enlisted to build a railroad. The well-being of prisoners of war. And the construction of a wooden bridge before moving to the present.

A trip to the Museum of World War 2.

Opposite the parking area at the bridge over the River Kwai. Across markets, jewelry and souvenirs. Five from the river about 200 meters.

- Is open to visitors daily from 7:00 to 18:30 hrs.

- Admission fee is 40 baht Thailand 20 baht for foreigners.

- For more information, 034-512-596

cave Krasae

cave Krasae

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Krasae Cave is a famous scenic spots. And is known as well. It is considered the most beautiful spots. And most dangerous of the Railway Central Falls - also known that. "Death Railway" (The Death Railway) on a daily basis, both in Thailand and foreign tourists frequented to view the Death Railway cave Krasae a lot for those who want to visit. Easily accessible by road and rail, because the cave Krasae also a railway station. Airport transfers for passengers

Krasae cave is located in Sai Yok district, a small cave located near the edge of the cliff railway. Former Prisoner of War Camp During the creation of the Death Railway Thailand - Burma Railway Centre in this regard. Is the most dangerous in railway construction. It is a way to cut through steep cliffs. The other side is a deep abyss into the river Kwai. During the route of about 400 meters with the difficulty of building a lot. Since the creation of this rail line. Since World War II Do not use modern equipment. There are only tools were a chisel hammer ax, a shovel, a wooden structure. With a tough construction environment. Coping with disease And food shortages It's a tragedy of war Where workers and prisoners have died. Tens of thousands of people during the railroad through this cave Krasae.

To really experience the Death Railway. The train journey When the train passed the station before the cave Krasae. The train will slow down For safety The bridge structure is still the original wooden structure. And has a beautiful view. From the banks of the Kwai Yai River flowing below.

If arrive by car Walking the scenic route along the railway sleepers and can pay homage to the Buddha statue inside Krasae was also at the train station with shops selling souvenirs. And for many travelers

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- Krasae Cave Scenic Route to Route 2.

Route One is a coffee house at about 4 kms wrote Krasae Bridge Caverns is 12 km to the park adjacent to the hotel Downtown. This area is far from the cave Krasae station and more. Walking on train tracks may be inconvenient.

Another path For anyone who wants seam Krasae And scenic spots as the Death Railway. Krasae cave to the station. Situated approximately 10 kilometers away.

- Route from the 323 junction to Sai Yok district has a steep downhill. Use a low gear

- Station cave Krasae Drive to visit this scenic spot. There is a parking place near the store.

- Visitors can walk around the scenic railroad ties and bridges. Noi river

- Be careful when walking on the tracks not playing, teasing, pushing, or climbing escapades around the track. It may be dangerous

Death Railway (The Death Railway).

Death Railway Is Railway of Thailand - Myanmar built during World War 2, the Japanese government would take steps to cut routes from Thailand. To connect with the railway in Burma. Ultimately, the strategic path is to settle down when Japan lost the war. But some rail Remain as a memorial to the brutality of war.

Railway was built in 2485, starting from catfish ponds. Ban Pong Ratchaburi Province Via Kanchanaburi In order to break into the city abreast of worship stuffed Myanmar with a total distance of 415 km, with the distance in approximately 303 km in Myanmar 111 km, the Japanese the prisoners of war from many countries, around 60,000 people, including workers employed. hundreds of thousands of other Asians Help build the railway to be completed within a period of five years, but with many obstacles. The difficulty of accessing the area is dense forest. Both ailments Food shortage during the war And workers at risk in the area is rocky, and the rush to build. Making prisoners and workers employed thousands of people have died. G-d, comparable to the rail route is the path that brought death to many people. It is the source of the word. "Death Railway"

Railway Thailand - Burma was completed earlier than the scheduled time. He spent only one year at a stretch of railway line to the border of Myanmar. It has tens of thousands of prisoners of war. And hundreds of thousands of Asian workers fell down. After the war ended in 2488, Japan announced the surrender of war. Rail line built to become the property of the British. The Allied war The rail line will be located in time. Thailand's government at that time to be redeemed with a price of 50 million baht in the custody of the State Railway of Thailand. To make repairs Bus station and open to the fish pond. Ratchaburi Province Until Coaches Kanchanaburi

Current railway station in Kanchanaburi Until terminal Falls about 77 km route through the beautiful scenery along the route. Especially near the bridge over the River Kwai. And the mortality curve Or cave Krasae Which became a tourist rail routes worldwide attention. This route and visit throughout the year.

Jeath War Museum

Jeath War Museum

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Jeath or JEATH War Museum is well known for foreigners who come to Kanchanaburi. The museum is the first exhibition tells the story of World War II. The prisoners of war had been taken to build the Death Railway. The museum is foreign to many viewers attention.

The museum has an unimpressive. The museum is open to visitors since July 24, 2520, inside the museum. Exhibits well-being Prisoners of war and hardship to build the Death Railway.

The museum features A U-shaped The entrance way And went the other way. Create a one-storey house with a thatched bamboo huts. To convey the feeling of walking into a POW camp. During that must endure hardship to build the Death Railway. Inside the cabin corridor Displaying pictures and paintings Subtitles along the well-being of those prisoners of war. And the history of World War II.

Building exterior display tools, such as the Japanese Army kettle, swords, firearms container field remains bombs found after the war.

JEATH word is the name of the museum. Comes from the first letter of each country that is involved in building railway lines, including Japan (Japan), English (England), Australia (Australia) Thailand (Thailand) and Holland (Holland) to commemorate those who have sacrificed their lives. Tens of thousands in the Pacific War. And the impact of the cruelty of war. As a result, those who fall under a prisoner of war. Was tortured both physically and mentally. Including the difficulty of forced labor at the time.

Traffic and contact information

- The museum is open daily from 8:00 am. -18.00.

- Admission fee is 30 baht Thailand 10 baht for foreigners.

- Ask for more information at 034-511-263

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- War Museum Jeath Wat Chai Chumphon win (the South) is. With constituents Museum of World War 2 (near the bridge).

A trip to the museum Jeath.

- From the street Sangchuto (The main road into the town of Kan) past three traffic lights being pigeonholed. Ran for about 400 meters and turn left at the signpost to the War Museum for another 300 meters to the end of the museum. (Next door) is available in a left hand.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery The locals affectionately known "British Gulag" or "Western Cemetery" is a monument open to visitors. To commemorate those lost during World War II. Especially foreigners who are prisoners of war at that time. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Street Sangchuto Muang Kanchanaburi opposite the train station.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery The cemetery was built in 2488 after World War II ended. An area of ​​about 17 acres of area residents dedicated to the burial of prisoners of war, some soldiers who died during the construction of the railway from Kanchanaburi to Myanmar. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Is one of several The graves of those who died in the railroad property. The cemetery contains the graves of 6982 pitted the bodies of foreigners. The prisoners Villagers are affectionately known British cemetery, but it does not mean that this cemetery are only Anglican body. There are also prisoners from other countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia.

Cemetery space decorated in a wide open area. It's basically a lawn planted trees and flowers surrounding area graves are engraved name plaque age of the deceased. And the memorial to the deceased The surrounding property has been beautifully maintained and clean. The visiting Or would like to write an elegy Walking in the corridor between the graves.

Every April 25 of each year Anzac Day is the day the Australian government. A ceremony to commemorate the deceased. War events There lay a wreath to the memorial and stood in silence to mourn.

Within the cemetery Building a railway museum Thailand - Burma is open to visitors from 9:00 to 17:00 pm. Admission is 120 baht and are not allowed to take pictures inside the museum.

Traffic and contact information

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery The museum is open every day Without any cost.

- Open from 8.00 - 17.00.

- For more information tel. 034-511-500.

A trip to Don Rak War Cemetery.

Kanchanaburi - Cemeteries 1.5 km

Cemetery - Kanchanaburi train station 300 meters.

Cemetery - the bridge four kilometers.

- The main road Sangchuto Road. (Highway 323) runs to City, Kan. Straight through the intersection in downtown Kan approximately 1.5 kilometers through a permanent Wararam (Wat Yuan), then to the cemetery on your left, next to the temple or opposite the railway station in Kanchanaburi.

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- Should visit a calm. Respect for property And those who have passed away

- Do not shoot, do not fit. Or pretending to tease burlesque cemetery.

- Do not walk over the grave.

- Do not make loud - running around the graveyard.

- Are not allowed to bring food - beverages Chanin eat.

- Do not allow any type of event within the cemetery.

Hellfire Pass Museum

Hellfire Pass Museum

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Hellfire Pass Museum Is a fascinating history of tourism in Kanchanaburi. The museum has exhibits about building the Death Railway. During World War 2 period from 2485 to 2488, with the slide of a multimedia exhibition showcasing equipment and tools of prisoners of war. The total assumes an open place at Hellfire Pass was the route to build a railway to Burma.

Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum is located at the Division of Agriculture. Troops from the town of Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi, about 80 km drive along Highway 323 to Thong Pha Phum district. Observed when driving at Sai Yok Noi, about 20 kilometers to the museum will be on your left.

Museum exhibits inside the main building. The floor-mounted air conditioner The exhibition displays the photos, slides, videos that convey the brutality. Savagery of war By the prisoners were forced to build a railway line through the rainforest filled with dangers of malaria. Including difficulties War and famine Causing tens of thousands of prisoners had fallen down. Railway, it was insinuated that the route to take. One life per sleeper 'A life for every sleeper' Also inside the museum. The exhibit also includes tools clothe prisoners of war. And to create a So that while there were no tools. And more than just a hammer, chisel, drill, shovels, hammers, shovels and buckets to build a railroad.

Some of the exhibits are written to punish prisoners. Exhibit features a model of the living conditions of prisoners. The model prisoner while carrying sleepers in weedy wireless strength, no clothes to wear. There are only a loincloth wrapped underwear only. Food samples of prisoners it has only a small pile of rice. With pickled vegetables and dried fish Letters can be sent to relatives of prisoners. It is only printed achievement prisoners fill just that liveth.

The second part of the museum On the back of the museum The trail down to the Hellfire Pass. The actual area where prisoners have shared this path with difficulty. The path to the area with two Hellfire Pass route is the route that went into the gorge along the tracks. The other route is the route to walk up the stairs to the top of the gorge to watch him from the top down. Both routes take time to walk it. Was walking in the gorge takes about 1.5-2 hours of top exhausted and spent about 3-4 hours.

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Hellfire Pass or have known one. "Spacing Hell" (Hellfire Pass) The name comes from that. Those prisoners who work at night. Have a bonfire and torchlight run time. When the lights reflected people. Causing a flickering light as the flames of hell. Hellfire Pass Museum Open since April 25, 2542 by the collaboration from the Australian government to gather information. Build a museum The exhibition area is divided into two parts: the exhibits inside the building and walking the gorge at a place behind the building.

Hellfire Pass route It cut a path through the gorge, so that the rail route was blocked. It requires workers to drill him into the box. It takes a lot to build trails. The prisoners from countries such as Australia, Britain, Holland and prisoners from other countries. As well as tens of thousands of workers employed at the point of the drill hole is considered a hardship. Because while it is being filled with overgrown forests, backwoods ago. It is also a tool to work the old fashioned manual labor to dig a lot in the building. This area also has the rail line was built. There are remnants of old ties, scrap metal and chains on display to commemorate the atrocity. And losses from the war At this point, so many people came to mourn for the departed is seen periodically.

On April 25 of each year as Anzac Day (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day or Veteran's Memorial Australia - New Zealand. There is a ritual to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.

Traffic and contact information

- Is open Monday - Sunday 9:00 pm. 16.00 PM. Does not cost any traffic.

- Contact us at 034-531-347, 08-1754-2098, 08-1814-7564.

A trip to Hellfire Pass Museum.

Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Museum 80 kilometers.

Sai Yok Noi - Hellfire Pass Museum 20 kilometers.

Hellfire Pass Museum - Sai Yok Yai, 20 km.

- Kanchanaburi Road Runner Sangchuto the main road over the railway to the intersection lagoons to grain. Turn left to the Sai Yok district. (Highway 323)

- Running through Sai Yok Noi for about 20 kilometers through the school Toei. Notice on the left A signpost to Hellfire Pass Museum. The Division of Agriculture

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- The authorities have described as a headphone access. Just pay a deposit of 200 baht per unit. There is a choice of languages, English, Japanese, German, Thailand can take to dial a number to hear an explanation at various points.

- Walking back to Hellfire Pass takes about 1-2 hours or more of listening to lectures at various points. Visitors should shift to the right

- A walk in the gorges and scenic trails are relatively steep. Some of the larger conglomerate. So be extra careful The case brought by the children.

- The area around the museum has been maintained very well. Tourists should not bring food, beverages, pet inside the museum. Or even in the trash is not defined.

- Due to a museum exhibit losses from the war. People who visit should be focusing on traffic. No fuss loudly mocked or any other action. That's disparage the place and the area as a memorial for the deceased.

- Strolls around the gorge. Do not write climb and walk out of the path.