Kanchanaburi   &  Bridge over the River Kwai      Kanchanaburi Province, the western of Thailand. In the old day it is said to be the first defend of Thailand    because is very close to Burma. The scenary is beautiful fast flowing river,dramatic mountain combined    with its long evenful history make Kanchamaburi a rather special distination. The pleasant modern town    has a lively atmosphere and fine tourist attractive countryside and historical sights.      Bridge over the river Kwai, 4 kms northwest from the town centre. The sturdy war bridge spanning the    Mae Nam Khwai Yai, which replaced an earlier wooden structure upstream and was a crucial part of the    Death Railway, which was built in some 16 months by prisoners an Asain conscripts. Later the bridge was    distroyed in allied bombing raids towards the end of the war and was later rebuilt by the Japanese as war    representions only the curved girders are origined.  After the war the allies sold the structure to Thai    government. Nearby a small raid museum.                        Treking & River cruises    At Kanchanaburi the riverside is lined with raft    houses popular with those wishing to experience    the simple life and with floating restaurants    serving delicious Thai cuisine especially the local    delicacy Pla Yisok , a succulent river carp , in    pleasant surroundings.         Kanchanaburi War Cemetery    This war cemetery named "Don-Rak" ("Rak" the    meaning in Thai is" love") and is also known as the    Kanchanaburi war cemetery. It is located opposited    Kanchanaburi 's railway station on Saengchootoe    Rd. It contain the remain of 6,982 Australian,Dutch    and British war prisoners who lost their lives    during the construction of the Death Railway.