Arresting scenic beauty, forested mountains, waterfalls, pristine national parks, tranquil riverine and re servoir settings. Leisure opportunities including: jungle treks, elephants trekking and rafting. Historical associations dating from Neolithic times to the Second World War.

        There are several compelling reasons for visiting Kanchanaburi . Thailand 's third largest province, covers some 19,473 square and oftentimes mountainous kilometers, and borders Myanmar ( Burma ) to the west of Bangkok . The compact provincial capital, some 130 kilometers, and a comfortable two-hour drive from Bangkok, is both the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwae , immortalized in books and movies, and gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty. Countryside beyond the provincial capital is characterized by mountains and fertile river valleys (the Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi) which have inspired the development of hydro-electric power, and where labyrinthine dam reservoirs provide further scenic elements to the province's natural beauty.

Reference : Tourism Authority of Thailand