War Museum

Jeath War Museum is a heart breaking memorial to the people who were a part of World War 2. Kanchaburi was the one place in Thailand where WW2 had taken place. If you are in Kanchanaburi this is must visit.

... War Museum Aak and War Prisoners ... The museum is built as a long house made of bamboo thatched roof. Modeled from World War II War prisoners, which is a collection of paintings and photos, showing the life of war prisoners who were building the Death Railway. including machine hands, appliances and various strategic weapons.

The museum is small, and was a concentration camp 70 years ago to commemorate Allied prisoners of war here in World War II. The museum retained the appearance of the concentration camp at the time, and placed some old photos of the time, accompanied by the guide's explanation, can feel the horror of the war and the hardship of the prisoners of war. Only 5 [%] can walk out alive.

Even though the painful events during World War II have passed But today the traces of that loss Still inscribed in the hearts of those who are difficult to be removed. And here, a slice of sadness once happened in Kan Province Buri itself. This museum is open for entry since July 24, B.E. 1977 by Chao Khun Phra Thep Panya Suthi Abbot of Wat Chai Chumphon won the war and the chief of Kanchanaburi Province was the construction to show the story about the construction of the Kanchanaburi-Myanmar Death Railway during World War II and to commemorate and honor the war prisoners who were recruited to build This train, which has killed a lot of people, the English name of the museum, the well-known name JEATH is caused by the use of the characters in front of the names of different countries.

Go to see the old pictures of World War II that recruited soldiers to build a Thai train connecting Burma He did not allow to take pictures, so he only took pictures outside.

It is close to the bridge over the River Kwai, about 400 meters walk. The entrance fee is 50 baht per adult. It is worth it. There are many things to see. Plus the viewpoint is suitable for taking beautiful photos 🌳😊😍