The Bridge of River Kwai (The Death Railway)

The Bridge of River Kwai (The Death Railway)

Located in Karnchaburi province, the bridge is a long time historical attraction that visitors should not miss out.

The bridge is called "The Death Railway" due to many lives has been sacrificed to build it.

During the World War II, the Japanese wanted to seek to shorten the supply lines between Japan and Burma in preparation for an eventual attact on British India. Over 250,000 Asian laborers and 61,000 Allied prisoners-of-war to construct 260 kms of rail on the Thai side. The construction of the railway went on with the tremendous torture to the laborers. The cruel of war never gave mercy. A great number of lives has been sacrified for the build of the bridge. That's the reason why it is also known as "The Death Railway".

Eventhough the original bridge is no longer exist, the "Light and Sound" performance on the bridge still performs to remember the history of the bridge.

Each year in late November to early December, the world famous River Kwai Bridge built by Allied prisoners-of-war during World War II, becomes the focal point of celebrations. Event highlights include historical and archaeological exhibits, a carnival, folk and cultural performances, rides on World War II vintage trains, and a spectacular light and sound presentation re-enacting the bridge’s World War II legacy.

This year (2009) schedule for the light and sound presentation is set to be

Date : 27 November - 8 December 2009
Venue : River Kwai Bridge, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi