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HUA HIN, KANCHANABURI AND WESTERN THAILAND

Budget WorldClass Drives

ROADS IN THAILAND

All main and most minor roads are sealed. Signs and reflective markerswarn of hazards on major highways, and sodium lighting illuminates majorintersections. Bilingual (English/Thai) road signs indicate destinations, high-way numbers and distances before and after intersections.

Kilometre stones show highway number and distance along the road on thefront face, and distances to destinations in the direction of travel on the side.The police and military set up road check-points on highways, especially atnight, but there are no security problems.

Please remember to drive on the left!Emergency Assistance 1-800-BUDGET, Bangkok Office (0) 2203 0250,

(0) 9896 4549, Hua Hin Office, (0) 3251 4220, (0) 9836 2755

HHighlights of the Drive

ua Hin is an excellent startingpoint for exploring the western

coastline of the Gulf of Thailand andthe Tennasserim range inland along theborder with Myanmar. From the coastalretreats of Prachuap Khiri Khan to thethe canals of Ratchaburi and the valleyof the river Khwae in Kanchanaburi,this drive offers great variety.

In addition to geographical variety,a variety which golfers in particular willbe able to enjoy at over twenty golfcourses, the territory is of significanthistorical interest. Remains fromprehistoric times to the Dvaravati andKhmer civilisations of the sixth toeleventh centuries may be seen atmonuments and in national museums.Royal Palaces give an idea of morerecent Thai history, and the memorialsto the Death Railway built in theSecond World War will leave a lastingimpression.

An easy one-day journey southfrom Hua Hin to Khao Sam Roi YotNational Park can be extended to anovernight visit to the provincial capitalof Prachuap Khiri Khan. Other placesto visit near Hua Hin are the historicalcity of Phetchaburi to the north andKaeng Krachan National Park inlandto the west.

A longer rural route leads toKanchanaburi Province, whichcontains historical monuments and awealth of national parks and wild-lifesanctuaries that protect the lastextensive wilderness in Thailand.

Though this drive focuses on HuaHin as a starting point, fully integratedmaps allow you to start and finish yourtour in Bangkok (ask for Budget’sAirport Routefinder Map to bedelivered with your car) or to continueyour journey south (pick up a copy ofBudget’s Bangkok-Phuket & SuratThani Route Map before you leave)along Thailand’s near endless beaches.

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KHAO SAM ROI YOTNATIONAL PARK

THUNG YAI NARESUANWILDLIFE RESERVE

KHAO LAEMNATIONAL PARK

CHALOEM RATTANAKOSINNATIONAL PARK

ERAWAN NATIONAL PARK

SI NAKHARINNATIONAL PARK

SAI YOKNATIONAL PARK

KAENG KRACHANNATIONAL PARK

CHAINAT

ANG THONG

SING BURI

SUPHAN BURI

KANCHANABURI

NAKHON PATHOM

PATHUM THANI

RATCHABURI

PHETCHABURI

SAMUT SONGKHRAM

SAMUT SAKHON

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN

BANGKOK

HUA HIN

Three Pagodas Pass

THONG PHA PHUM

SANGKHLABURI

SAI YOK KAMPHAENG SAEN

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Hua Hin Elephant Village (behind WatItisukato off H3128 — north turn on sealedlane opp. Rockestra Pub at KM2+700m).

Pang Chang Hua Hin (south turn off H3218on unsealed track at KM2+400m)

Prices are same (700 Bt/hour or 500 Bt/hour) at all elephant camps with rides available 08:30-17:30

Palm Hills Resort & Country ClubTel: (0) 3252 0800-11 Fax: (0) 3252 0820Royal Hua Hin Golf CourseTel: (0) 3251 2475 Fax: (0) 3251 3038

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Anantara Resort & Spa $$$$Tel: (0) 3252 0250 Fax: Tel: (0) 3252 0259 Bkk rsvn: (0) 2477 0800Majestic Beach Resort $$-$$$$Tel: (0) 3252 0162-8 Fax: Tel: (0) 3252 0477Bkk rsvn: (0) 2751 4020-2E-mail: majesticresort@thailand.comHua Hin Marriot Resort & Spa $$$-$$$$Tel: (0) 3251 1881 Fax: (0) 3251 2422<www.marriotthotels.com>Chanchay Bungalow & Hotel $-$$$Tel: (0) 3253 2374-5 Fax: (0) 3253 2376 E-mail: banchanchay@hotmail.comThipurai Guest House $Tel: (0) 3253 2096-7 Fax: (0) 3251 2210 E-mail: Thipurai@hotmail.comSailom Hotel $$-$$$ Tel: (0) 3251 1890-1Fax: (0) 3251 2047 Bkk rsvn: (0) 2392 2109Minitel $-$$Tel: (0) 3251 2436 Fax: (0) 3251 2117Chiva Som (Int. Health Resort) $$$$Tel: (0) 3253 6536 Fax: (0) 3251 1154<www.chivasom.net>Pacific Beach Club $$-$$$Tel: (0) 3253 6698-9 Fax: Tel: (0) 3253 6697Bkk rsvn: (0) 2285 0169 <www.pantip-court.com/pacific.htm>Ban Duangkaew Resort1800-2880 Bt.Tel: (0) 3251 5307 Fax: (0) 3251 5532 E-mail: bd Resort@yahoo.comSwan Ocean View $$ Tel: (0) 3253 6330 Fax:Tel: (0) 3251 3362 Bkk rsvn: (0) 2225 3002-3Anantasila Villa $$-$$$$ Tel: (0) 3251 1879Fax: (0) 3251 5914 Bkk rsvn: (0) 2221 1732Hua Hin Blue Wave Beach Resort $$-$$$Tel: (0) 3253 6247-9 Fax: Tel: (0) 3253 6245Bkk rsvn: (0) 2930 5667-8

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Pananchai Hotel $Tel: (0) 3251 1707 Fax: (0) 3253 0157Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa $$$Tel: (0) 3251 2888 Fax: (0) 3251 1135Bkk rsvn: (0) 2253 0123<www.huahin.hilton.com>Fresh Inn Hotel $Tel: (0) 3251 1389 Fax: (0) 3253 2166Ban-Boosarin Hotel $Tel: (0) 3251 2076Central Hua Hin Village $$$-$$$$ Tel: (0) 3251 2021-38Fax: (0) 3251 1014Sirin Hotel $-$$Tel: (0) 3251 1150 Fax: (0) 3251 2045City Beach Resort $$Tel: (0) 3251 2870-5 Fax: (0) 3251 2448 E-mail: huahin@citybeach.co.th Bkk rsvn: (0) 2319 1468-71

Puangpen Villa Hotel$-$$ Tel: (0) 3253 3785-6Fax: (0) 3251 1216Jed Pee Nong Hotel $-$$Tel: (0) 3251 2381Fax: (0) 3253 2063Hotel Sofitel CentralHua Hin $$$$ Tel: (0) 3251 2021-38Fax: (0) 3251 1014 Bkk rsvn: (0) 2541 1463<www.sofitel.com>Patchara House Hotel $Tel: (0) 3251 1787Hua Hin Grand Hotel &Plaza $$-$$$Tel: (0) 3251 3230-4Fax: (0) 3251 1765.Bkk rsvn: (0) 2254 7675

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HUA HINPRACHUAP KHIRI KHANSECTION 1 : 90 kms.

H ua Hin first developed as a fishingvillage between long sandy beaches

stretching for kilometres north and southof the small harbour. Shortly after therailway reached the town in 1922, thebeach to the north was chosen as the sitefor the ‘Klai Kangwon’ (meaning ‘far fromworries’) Royal Palace. Hua Hin thenbecame a genteel beach resort.

When the tourism boom of the 1980’scame, Cha-Am developed to the north,and high rises sprang up between the tworesorts. Hua Hin, however, has beenprotected and whatever the changes takingplace on land, the long beaches and tidalsand flats so perfect for walking at dawnor sunset have remained amongst the bestin the kingdom.

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Tipawan Chalet $$-$$$$Bkk Off: (0) 2319 2693-4. Fax: (0) 2319 2692Pala-U Resort $ Tel: (0) 1215 3577Bkk rsvn: (0) 2729 3673

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Places to visit near Hua Hin1) Viewpoint and gardens of Khao

Hin Lek Fai, the hill overlooking HuaHin (4 kms).

2) Khao Takhiap, the point at thesouthern end of Hua Hin beach (6 kms)

3) Wat Itisukato and its Buddhisttheme park style of architecture (H3218north turn at either KM1+300m orKM2+700m)

4) The Marukathaiwan Palace (H4KM216-7 hrs 08:00-16:00 90 Bht.)

ACCOMMODATION

• Ban Duangkaew Resort $$ ([8]Around Hua Hin) Tel: (0) 3251 5307Fax: (0) 3251 5532 E-mail: bdresort@yahoo.com

• Hotel Sofitel Central Hua Hin & CentralHua Hin Village $ $$-$ $$$( & Hua Hin Downtown]Tel: (0) 3251 2021-38 Fax: (0) 32511014 Bkk Res: (0) 2541 1463<www. so f i t e l . com> E -ma i l :sofitel@sofitel.co.th

• Hua Hin Marriot Resort & Spa $$$-$$$$ ([3] Around Hua Hin) Tel:(0) 3251 1881 Fax: (0) 3251 2422<www.marriotthotels.com>

• Swan Ocean View $$ ([9] AroundHua Hin) Tel: (0) 3253 6330Fax: (0) 3251 3362 Bkk Res: (0)2225 3002-3

South to Khao Sam Roi Yot and PrachuapKhiri Khan

Unless you wish to relax at a beach alongthe route, the return journey (130 kms ifrounding the park) can be made comfortablywithin one day. An overnight stay isrecommended if you wish to continue toPrachuap Khiri Khan.

KM240. Suan Son Pradiphat (army) Beach(East turn 1 km. 10 Bht. till 18:00 hrs)

KM243 Khao Tao temple and beach onH3325 (East turn 1.5kms)

KM246 Milford Paradise Golf and the PranBuri Forest Park (Pointer 1. Turn east and thenturn left after crossing the railway.)

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Ao Noi Beach Resort $ Tel: (0) 3260 1350 Golden Beach Hotel $ Tel: (0) 3260 1626 Fax: (0) 3260 1222Had Thong Hotel $Tel: (0) 3260 1050-6 Fax: (0) 3260 1057

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Ao Noi

Ban Pak Ao(fishing port)

Rim LaeRap Lom

Khao Chang Khrachok

Military checkpoint

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Royal ThaiAirforce

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Kaew CaveBan Sam Roi Yot

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PhrayaNakhonCaveSai Cave

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Sam Phraya Beach

Wat Khao Daeng

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KM246 Shortcut to Pak Nam Pran, a major fishing port(Pointer 1 East turn, then turn right after crossing railway— this route joins H3168 near KM11), and the beach southto Thao Kosa Forest Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National ParkThe 98 square km park is a contrast of flat wetlands

and jagged crags reaching over 600m in elevation. Attractionsinclude caves and the Thung Sam Roi Yot wetlands. Thefastest direct route to the park is to turn east at Pointer 2and then go south from pointer 3 (130kms if on the circularroute around the park).

KM25 Ban Pu (East turn — 4kms) and car park forboats to Laem Sala Beach. The Phraya Nakhon Cave is a430m climb from this beach. Kaeo Cave may be visited enroute (1.2 kms on dirt road left — do not enter without properlight as dangerous falls are possible — local guides withlanterns are usually available near the mouth of the cave)

KM20 Sai Cave (East turn — 3kms. Torch required)KM17 Hat San Phraya (East turn 500m)KM14 Wat Khao Daeng & boat trips (West turn — 500m)

and Horizon Adventure sea-canoe touring (East turn —600m)

KM13+500m. A 750m trail leads NW to a viewpoint (asteep climb almost qualifies as a scramble).

KM13 National Park HQ (Park accommodation mustbe booked in advance by calling the park at (0) 3260 3751or the RFD Parks Division in Bangkok

H4 (KM285—Pointer 4) For Thung Khao Sam Roi Yotwetlands, turn north onto H4 and then east on a cementlane 200m north of KM276 for the ranger station at thelotus swamp (9kms). Boats can be hired to see the birds,which are best in August and September when migratoryspecies arrive.

Prachuap Khiri KhanPrachuap Khiri Khan (90kms south of Hua Hin)

has a spectacular setting and a provincial atmospherewhich charms those seeking quiet corners ofThailand. You may visit Ao Manao, a private beachcontrolled by the Air Force, or climb to the top ofKhao Chang Krachok. Otherwise there is little to doexcept wait for the seafood stalls to open up alongthe promenade in the evening.

ACCOMMODATION

• The Evason Resort and Spa $$$-$$$$ ( [2]Around Pran Buri) Tel: (0) 3263 1463 Fax: (0)3263 1236 Bkk Res: (0) 2254 4775E-mail: rsvn@six-senses.com

• Dolphin Bay Resort. $$ ([2] Khao Sam Roi Yot)Tel: (0) 3255 9333 Fax: (0) 3255 9334<www.explorethailand.com>E-mail: dolphin@explorethailand.com

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HUA HINKAENG KRACHAN – PHETCHABURISECTION 2 : 60 kms.

he 2915 square kms of the Kaeng Krachan NationalPark straddle the Tennasserim mountains to the west

along the border with Myanmar. Two waterfalls may bevisited in the park.

The Pala U FallsFollow H3218 & H3219 to the Pala U Falls (60 kms —

walk the final 700m of unsealed track if not driving a 4WDvehicle. Entry 08:00-16:30. Allow a full day), a series of 15levels of cascades in a narrow valley filled with evergreenforest.

The Tho Thip FallsA 36kms dirt road leads to Ban Krang Camp at KM15, a

walk to Pran Buri Falls from KM18 (visitors must take a parkguide), Phanoenthong camp at KM30, and a car park at

KM36, from where the Tho Thip Falls are 4kms on foot.

Prior permission from the park HQ (H3432 KM29) mustbe obtained and only 4WD vehicles are allowed in (one-way access on dirt road: 05:00-10:00 & 14:30-15:00 up only;12:00-13:00 & 16:30-18:00 down only; no entry after 14:30— avoid visiting at weekends). Drive with caution as youwill be responsible for your vehicle on this road. Campingequipment can be hired at the Park HQ, but you must takefood, drinking water, torch, repellents, etc. (Call the ParkHQ for details. Tel (0) 3245 9293).

The park headquarters are most easily reached fromHua Hin by driving to KM12 on H3219 and then turningnorth on H3301 following Pointers 5,6 7 & 8.

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Cha-Am Marina Resort $$Tel: (0) 3247 1851-6 Fax: (0) 3247 1858Bkk rsvn: (0) 2295 0856-7Springfield Beach Resort$$$-$$$$ Tel: (0) 3245 1181-5Fax: (0) 3245 1194Bkk rsvn: (0) 2231 2244<www.springfieldResort.com>E-mail: info@springfieldResort.comCha-Am Garden Hotel $$Tel: (0) 3250 8234-9Fax: (0) 3250 8241Bkk rsvn: (0) 2237 2615-9The Regent Cha-Am Beach Resort$$$-$$$$ Regent Chalet$$$-$$$$ Tel: (0) 3245 1240-9Fax: (0) 3247 1491-2Bkk rsvn: (0) 2255 2818<www.regent-chaam.com>E-mail: info@regent-chaam.comGolden Sands Hotel $$-$$$Tel: (0) 3245 1200-8Fax: (0) 3245 1209Bkk rsvn: (0) 2733 3600-6E.mail: goldsand@phetchburi.net<www.goldensandschaam.com>Dusit Resort & Polo Club $$$-$$$$ Tel: (0) 3252 0009Fax: (0) 3252 0296E-mail: polo@dusit.com

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$$ Tel: (0) 3245 6223-9Fax: (0) 3245 6241

Bkk Off: (0) 2995 2312-5 Palm Hills Resort & Country Club

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monolithic high-rise condotels mark the coast asfar as Cha-Am, where resort accommodationfollows a beach-front road in this popular Thairesort.

The coast road north from Cha-Am (Pointers9&10) offers a marginally longer, but much quieterroad to Phetchaburi than the stressful main trunkroute (H4). The coastal route is recommended ifyou are not in a hurry. North of Hat Chao Samranthe beaches become mud-flats backed by salt pans,and the coastal roads are severely broken up.

ACCOMMODATION

• Anantara Resort & Spa $$$$ ([1] Around HuaHin) Tel: (0) 3252 0250 Fax: Tel: (0) 3252 0259Bkk Res: (0) 2477 0800

• Casuarina Resort $$-$$$ ([2] Hua Hin-Phetchaburi) Tel: (0) 3244 3080-2 Bkk Res: (0)2254 1410

• Dusit Resort & Polo Club $$$-$$$$ ([7] HuaHin-Cha-Am) Tel: (0) 3252 0009 Fax: (0) 32520296 E-mail: polo@dusit.com

• The Regent Cha-Am Beach Resort/Regent Chalet$$$ -$$$$ ([4 Hua Hin-Cha-Am) Tel: (0)3245 1240-9 Fax: (0) 3247 1491-2 Bkk Res: (0)2255 2818 <www.regent-chaam.com>E-mail: info@regent-chaam.com

PhetchaburiWith relics from the Khmer empire at Wat

Kamphaeng Laeng going back to the 12th century,Phetchaburi is the site of an old settlement. Long aseat of royalty, the city has many temples as well astwo 19th century royal palaces — the Phra NakhonKhiri Historical Park and Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (BanPeun) Palace (to visit Ban Peun, enter the army camp).

Temples of interest are Wat Yai Suwannaram (anold ubosot, 18th C. murals and a library on a pond)and Wat Ko Kaeo Sutharam (18th C murals) andWat Mahathat (Khmer-Ayutthayan prangs). Severalof the temples have long wooden row houses (kuti)for monks.

The Buddhist shrines at Khao Luang (4 kms fromcity centre) and Khao Bandai It (1.5 kms) areamongst the best examples of cave shrines commonto the karsts and limestone hills of Phetchaburi andRatchaburi provinces.

The highlight, however, remains the Phra NakhonKhiri Historical Park. A short cable-car ride takesyou up to King Mongkut’s hill-top residence, whichhas been converted into a national museum, andto cobbled pathways shaded by plumeria treescovering the summit.

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RATCHABURI – NAKHON PATHOMKANCHANABURISECTION 3 : 101 kms.

ollow the route indicated (Pointers 14-18) for theshortest route to Kanchanaburi (223 kms from Hua Hin)

avoiding the busy highways. The minor roads on the banksof the Mae Khlong is also an interesting and tranquilalternative to busy highways 4 and 323.

RatchaburiThe city of Ratchaburi is worth visiting for the National

Museum in the old city hall (08:30-16:30 Closed Mondays,Tuesdays & National Holidays) and the Khmer style ofarchitecture at Wat Mahathat.

Several cave shrines are found in Ratchaburi Province.

F Khao Chong Phran cave (H3089 KM18 north from Ratchaburi)is noted for the flocks of bats which fly out of its mouth asdusk falls. Wat Khanon (east bank of the Mae Khlong 3.5kms north of Photharam) has preserved the traditions ofshadow puppets (demonstration 10:00 am Saturdays only).

The Floating Market at Damnoen SaduakThough the market is for tourists, hiring a boat (300-700

Bt) to see the maze of canals in this area remains fascinating.A return journey to the floating market from Hua Hin (145kmsone way) requires a very early start, as the market windsdown after 11:00 hrs.

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To reach the floating market, go to Pointer 11and take H35 (filter left for flyover east from H4 atKM126— signposted Rama II Rd. to SamutSongkhram and Samut Sakhon. This is the mainroute to Bangkok — expect heavy traffic at alltimes). At Pointer 12 (KM63) turn north onto H325to Damnoen Saduak. Follow H325 through SamutSongkhram and north until KM25. Turn west atPointer 13 (1km to main centre for renting boats)

A through route west from Damnoen Saduakcan be taken to Ratchaburi (22kms) and to theRama II Park near Amphawan, which contains awell-preserved Ayutthayan style wooden palace.

Suan PhungThe Bo Khlung Hot Springs and Kao Chan

Falls (H3087 KM34+ south turn — 10 & 14kms.4WD only for Falls) together with small resortsoffer quiet retreats in this less-developed area(65kms from Ratchaburi)

Routes between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi(198 Kms)

The most direct route between Bangkok andKanchanaburi is to use H338 and H4 to reach H323(Pointers 19 &20), but there is no way to avoidthe heavy traffic encountered within a 50km radiusof Bangkok. H346 (Pointers 21-23) takes a longerbut less busy northerly route via Ban Len andKamphaeng Saen. (see Budget’s AirportRoutefinder Map for road information in Bangkok)

H4 (Phetchkasem Highway)KM30 Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo

(Crocodile Wrestling show: 12:45, 14:20. 16:20,Special show 13:15 15:00. Elephant Theme show13:45 & 15:30. Additional shows Sundays &holidays. Foreign Adults 350 Bht. /children 250Bht. Thais 60/30 Bht. Tel: (0) 2429 0361-2)

KM32 The Rose Garden (Cultural Centre —show with ceremonies and traditional dancing at14:00 hrs. Tel: (0) 3432 2544-7 Adults 330 Bht.)

H338KM18 south turn on H3310. The Phra

Phutthamonthon Park has a 40m tall standingBuddha image and replicas of famous Buddhistpilgrimage sites.

KM31 The Thai Human Imagery (wax)Museum (09:00-17:30 hrs 200 Bht.) contains life-like images of monks, kings and Thai folk.

ACCOMMODATION

• Felix River Kwai $$$ -$$$$ ([5] Kanchanaburi)Tel: (0) 3451 5061 Fax: (0) 3451 5095E-mail: felix@kan.a-net.net.th<www.felixriverkwai.co.th>

• Home Phu Toey Resort $$ (Kanchanaburi andSai Yok H323 KM61) Bkk Res: (0) 26211510-3 Fax: (0) 2621 1514

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of Thailand’s largest stupa. Ofparticular note are theBuddha images surroundingthe outer wall round the stupa,as well as the adjacent nationalmuseum (09:00-16:00 ClosedMon-Tues. 30 Bt),

The Provincial Hall is partof the spacious Sanam ChanPalace built by King Rama VI.The Maliraj Rattabanrangwithin the grounds may bevisited (09:00-16:00 Thurs-Sats. 30 Bht.).

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Bangsai Country Club (H311 KM16)Tel: (0) 3537 1494-6 Fax: (0) 3537 1491NCR Country Club Golf & Marina (H3422 KM14)Tel: (0) 3439 9012-4 Fax: (0) 3439 9013Dynasty Golf & Country Club (H346 KM58)Tel: (0) 3439 1076-8 Fax: (0) 2434 5536Royal Gems & Sports Club Tel: (0) 2441 9314-6 Fax: (0) 2441 9843Krisda City Golf Hills (H338 KM33)Tel: (0) 3423 2594-9 Fax: (0) 3423 2600Rose Garden Golf Club (H4 KM32)Tel: (0) 3432 3770-1 Fax: (0) 3432 2768Uniland Golf & Country Club (H4 KM60)Tel: (0) 2477 8976-9 Fax: (0) 2477 9798Ekachai Golf & Country Club (H3242 KM12)Tel: (0) 2416 5557-8 Fax: (0) 2416 5559

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Kanchanaburianchanaburi City is interesting for its market and forthe accommodation on or near the river, but it is most

famous for the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’ (actually RiverKhwae) and war-grave cemeteries of the ‘Death Railway’.

Nearby temples of interest include Wat ThamMangkongton (9 kms H3429 KM5) and Wat Tham Khao Noiand Wat Tham Sua (17kms. South on H323 to Tha Muang —cross over the Vajiralongkorn Dam and turn right)

The Valley of the Khwae Noi (H323 from Pointer 24)The Khmer ruins at Muang Singh attest to the strategic

value of this valley as a route between Burma and Thailand.Passing close to the ruins a thousand years later, the DeathRailway brought an infamy which contrasts starkly with thebeauty of the surrounding mountains.

KKM12 H3229 to Ban Kao National Museum (Left turn

16kms. H3445 KM2. 08:30-16:30 closed Mons & Tues. 30Bht..), which has a collection of artefacts dating from around2000 BC, and the Khmer Ruins of Muang Singh HistoricalPark (25 kms. H3445 KM11 30 Bht..). Continue north onsealed road for back route to Sai Yok and the Krasae Trestle.

KM15 H3343 left to Sai Yok. Direct route to Wang Postation and the Krasae Trestle

KM45 Paksaeng Pier (Left turn — 2kms) for boats toLawa Cave and raft accommodation upriver. Fill gas tank ifnear empty!

KM65 The Hellfire Pass Museum (Left turn 300m — seeDeath Railway)

KM80. Saiyok National Park (Left turn — 3kms). Caves,waterfalls, boats to Lawa Cave and raft accommodation.

KM84. Daowadung Cave (Turn left and follow road acrossthe river. Turn right at T junction with dirt road. Turn left atsign to temple after 1.3 kms and drive up concrete lane —4kms). Probably the best caves to see.

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KM103. Phathat Falls (Right turn 12kms -unsealed after 6kms) — more impressive thanthe Sai Yok Noi Falls, and, like all falls in theKanchanaburi area, features layered stepscreated by calcium deposits.

KM105. NW turn to Hin Dat Hot Springs(400m on unsealed road back round to carpark)

KM109 A road NE leads to the Phu SawanFalls (22kms. 4WD) and an unsealed route(4WD only) to Huai Khamin Falls in the SriNakharin National Park.

North-West to the Three Pagodas PassH323 to Sangkhla Buri and the Three

Pagodas Pass goes right at a T-junction(KM125 Pointer 25. Kilometres are measuredfrom this point — no fuel till Sangkhla Buri!)Continue to Thong Pha Phum onH3273 for Muang Pilok (63kms).

The pretty journey along thenarrower (H323) road to SangkhlaBuri and the Three Pagodas bordercrossing (86kms) is worthwhile if youplan to explore the culture of the Monand other ethnic groups who inhabitthe borderlands around the lake. Yourhotel/guest house in Sangkhla Buriwill be able to provide detailedinformation on what to see.

KM25 (H323) NE turn to LamKhlong Ngu National Park (26kms4WD).

KM32 Dai Hong Tong Falls (SWturn —1.5 kms)

KM33. Kruangkrawia Falls (nearroad)

KM40 Khae Laem National ParkHQ (near road)

KM68 NW turn to Three PagodasPass at T junction (18kms). Straightahead for Sangkhla Buri (4kms)

The Khwae Yai Valley and ErawanNational Park (50kms)

Take H3199 from Pointer 24 (Forkleft at pointer 27 through the damcheckpoint after KM46 — 3.5kms) togo to the famous falls in the Erawan National Park. A 2kmwalk follows the course of the stream up the seven tiers ofthe falls.

Continue on the road on the west side of the lake toPhra That Cave (10kms — part of Erawan National Park)and the Huai Mae Khamin Falls in Sri Nakharin NationalPark (45kms—4WD)

KM23 (left turn 1.5kms) Nine Army Battle HistoricalPark (09:30-11:30&14:30-16:30).

THE DEATH RAILWAYThe Death Railway is named for the more than 100,000 lives taken to build and maintain

it between 1942 and 1945. Places to visit in Kanchanaburi include the JEATH Museum(08:30-16:30 daily. 30 Bht.) and the Chongkai and Kanchanaburi War Grave Cemeteries. Thebridge over the Khwae Yai is especially popular during the sound and light show (held atthe end of November — call TAT Kanchanaburi Tel: (0) 3451 1200 for details).

The trestle at Tham Krasae (near Wang Po Station, Sai Yok. H3343) has only partly beenmodernised since the original structure was built by POWs. More remnants of the railwaycan be seen at Sai Yok Noi Falls (H323 KM46), which is 1km beyond the terminus of theoperational part of the line at Nam Tok Station. Train schedules are as follows:

Kanchanaburi Dep Nam Tok Arr Nam Tok Dep Kanchanaburi Arr.06:11 08:40 05:25 07:2511:01 12:50 13:00 14:4816:37 18:40 15:15 17:51

Jack Chalker’s unforgettable drawings, sketched when he was a POW, are on display ina small memorial park at the Home Phutoey Resort (H323 KM61— call first for permissionto enter unless booked for a round of golf or overnight stay). Similarly impressive is a visitto The Australian War Graves Museum at Hellfire pass (H323 KM65 09:00-16:00 daily.Donation) and the historical walk along the old roadbed (4.5kms). More remnants of theline can be seen at Sai Yok National Park (H323 KM80).

North to Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (97kms)H3398 and H3086 lead north to Nong Phru (Pointers

26&28), passing Bo Phloi, a former gemstone mining area.Turn west at Nong Phru (KM63 — pointer 28), followingsigns to Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park. The mainfeatures are a cave (Tham Lot Noi) with a stream runningthrough and a 2km walk upstream passing the Trai TrungFalls to a spectacular sinkhole (Tham Lot Yai).

KM23.(West turn) The Safari Park (09:00-18:00 Adults150/children 90 Bht. Elephant and crocodile showsscheduled between 11:00-16:00 hrs. Tel (0) 3462 8270-1)features a drive through zoo and a resort/theme park arounda large restaurant.

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o help you find your way through an unfamiliar landscape,suggested routes have been identified with numbered

pointers listed in sequence in the likely direction of travel.T

Distances and turnings are indi-cated by kilometre references,which follow the kilometre stonesplaced on all government high-ways:

H4 KM13 = Kilometre stone 13 is thenearest kilometre marker onHighway 4 (Phetkasem Highway).

(west turn — 3kms) = if you aretravelling north, this means youshould turn left and reach yourdestination after 3kms

Fill up with petrol! Remote countryroads have no filling stations, or fuelis only served by hand pumps frombarrels, which is inconvenient andmore expensive. Check your fuelbefore leaving towns if planning to goon a long, remote route through backroads or the border country.

Alternatives routes may besuggested, and it is up to you to decidewhich road is best for you. Wherepossible, the suggested routes try toavoid busy main highways in order tohelp you cruise happily along theholiday road in Thailand.

Broken and buckled roadsurface frequently encountered!

4 WD (only)! If you are driving avehicle that does not have four-wheeldrive, please do not enter this road.Though it is not usually necessary toengage 4WD on most dirt roads, thehigher clearance and fortifiedsuspension of such vehicles make theiruse obligatory on many unsealed roadsin Thailand.

Dirt roads are common in borderareas and in the mountains, andimportant unsealed routes are regularlymaintained and classed as all-weather.In the green season, however, manyroads can have deep muddy patches.We recommend that you avoid dirtroads, in particular remote ones, as youwill be responsible for anything thathappens to vehicles off regularlymaintained and paved roadways.Should you go on a dirt road, however,please drive slowly to avoid mechanicalproblems and to keep the dust down,especially when passing people anddriving through villages.

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In the U.K.: 0645 60-60-60, In the U.S.: (800) 527-0700In Germany: 01805 244-388, In Australia: 1-300 362-848

In Singapore: 532-4442, In Thailand: 1-800-BUDGET

Remember to allow for emergencies— always take drinking water. A torchcan also be useful, as can an umbrellaor warm clothing, depending on theseason when you are travelling.

Help us get it right! If you havesuggestions or find serious errors inthis guide, please advise our staff.

INFORMATION

This guide is designed to com-plement regular guide-books. Theoffices of the Tourism Authority ofThailand (TAT — locations on themaps) at Cha-Am (Tel: (0) 3247 1005-6Fax: (0) 3247 1502. E-mail: tatphet@tat.or.th) and Kanchanaburi (Tel: (0)3451 2500 Fax: (0) 3251 1200) can alsoprovide useful information andbrochures.

ACCOMMODATION

A range of places that stand outfor ambience are listed, but many otherplaces on the map listings can be justas nice. We strongly advise pre-bookingaccommodation in the high season andduring festivals.

Travel with enough cash to get youto the next ATM machine (at banks indistrict towns). Credit cards are usuallyonly accepted by larger resorts/hotels.

Only indication prices for accom-modation are given, as rates change.Be prepared for additional governmenttaxes to be added onto a hotel bill.Walk-in rates are indicated as follows:$ = 0-999 Baht$$ = 1000-2999 Baht$$$ = 3000-5999 Baht$$$$ = 6000 Baht up

NATIONAL PARKS

Visitor centres at park HQs usu-ally have brochures with maps detail-ing sights, though English languageversions may not always be available.There are board maps and walkingtrails are usually well-marked.

Park accommodation can bespartan, and is not well set up for walk-in trade unless you bring your owntent and food. Prior reservation fromthe Forestry Department in Bangkokis essential in the peak periods.Tel: (0) 2579 7223, (0) 2579 5734,(0) 2561 4292-4 ext. 724&725.

Foreigners are charged 200 Bht.(children 100 Bht.) entrance fee tonational parks in Thailand. If you canproduce a Thai driver’s license, youshould be charged at the rate for Thaipeople (20 Bht./adult). The entrancefee will allow you to enter all sites inthat park on that day.

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