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River Kwae Bridge Week
Each year, late November and/or early December, the
world famous bridge becomes the focal point of celebrations.
Highlights include exhibitions and historical and archaeological
displays; a carnival featuring sideshows, roundabouts,
folk entertainment, and cultural performances; rides
on trains hauled by World War II vintage steam locomotives;
and a nightly light and sound presentation re-enacting
the bridge's Second World War history, including an
Allied bombing raid.
Mineral Water and Waterfall
Bathing Day
Held at Hin Dat Hot Spring, Mu. 5, Tambon Hin
Dat, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum at the beginning of November.
In the festival, there are booths of agricultural products
and tourism exhibition of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum. Tourists
will have a chance to bath in the Hin Dat Hot Spring
and enjoy the beautiful view of Namtok Pha Tat.
Boat and Raft People’s Day
Held every year at the beginning of November
at Song Khwae Road near the riverside in front of the
city of Kanchanaburi. Activities are folk performances,
Thai typical music performance, academic exhibition
concerning conservation of rivers and canals, water
sports such as riding long-boat, speed-boat and jet-skiing.
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