Immigration, Emergency Case

Immigration office for tourist in Kanchanaburi
Immigration Bureau: Mae Nam Mae Klong Rd (on the road over the bridge just south of Tesco Lotus). Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 16:30, closed weekends. http://www.immigration.go.th/
(Kanchanaburi 034-513-325, Sangkraburi 034-595-335)
Loss of Credit-Cards & Traveller-Cheques
American Express: 02-273 00 22
Visa/Master Card: 02-260 85 72
Visa Card: 02-256 73 26
Diners Club: 02-238 36 60
Telephone-Calls to Thailand
First 00 66, then the area code without the zero and then the user number.
Calls from Thailand to Foreign Countries
Manual dialling: First 001, then the country-code, then the local area code without the zero and then the required number. By operator: Dial 100.
Hospital
Kanchanaburi Memorial Hospital 111 Mu 5 Saeng Chuto, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 624 184-193.Phahonphonphayuhasena (Government hospital): 572/1 Thanon Saeng Chuto, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 622 999.
Thanakan Hospital: 20/20 Thanon Saeng Chuto, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 622 366-375
Police
Tourist police: Saeng Chuto T: 1155; (034) 512 668. http://tourist.police.go.th/

Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and Consulates for tourist in Kanchanaburi
Thailand has diplomatic relations with most countries; as such there are embassies from virtually every country in the world in the kingdom. What follows is a comprehensive list of their contact details.
Embassy of Australia: 37 Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-287 26 80, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 4.00 am.
Embassy of Austria: Chartered Square Bldg., 152 Sathon Nua Rd, Bangkok
Tel. 02-268 22 22, Fax 02-26 8 22 26, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Embassy of Bangladesh: Soi 55, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-392 94 37, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 4.30 pm.
Embassy of Belgium: 44 Soi Phipat, Silom Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-679 54 60-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Cambodia: 185 Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-253 79 56, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am & 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm.
Embassy of Canada: 15. Stock, Abdulrahim Bldg., 990 Phra Ram IV Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-636 05 40, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of China: 57 Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-245 70 30-45, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 11.30 am.
Embassy of Denmark: 10 Soi 1, Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-20 21-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of France: 35 Soi 36, Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-266 82 50-6, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 12.00 am. Embassy of Germany: 9 Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-287 90 00, 02-287 90 14, Fax 02-287 17 76, 24-h-Emergency-number: 01-845 62 24, opening-hours: Mon & Thu from 7.30 am - 2.00 pm, Tue & Wed from 7.30 am - 1.30 pm, Fri from 7.30 ma - 1.30 pm, Visa-application until 10.30 am.
Embassy of India: 46 Sukhumvit Road Soi 23 (Prasanmit), Bangkok
Tel. 02-258 03 00-6, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Indonesia: 600-602 Petchburi Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-252 31 35-40, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Israel: 75 Ocean Tower 2 48 54-9, 25. Stock, Soi 19, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 10.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Italy: Tel. 02 / 285 40 90-2, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.30 am - 11.30 am.
Embassy of Japan: 1674 Phetburi Road, Tat Mai, Bangkok
Tel. 02-252 61 51-9, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Laos: 193 Sathon Thai Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-539 66 67-69, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am & 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm. Embassy of Malaysia: 193 Sathon Thai Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-679 21 90-9, Fax 02 / 679 22 08,
opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 10.30 und 13.00 am - 16.00 am.
Embassy of Myanmar: 132 Sathon Nua Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-233 22 37, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 12.00 am & 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm.
Embassy of Nepal: 189 Soi Phuengsuk (Soi 71), Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok, Tel. 02 / 391 72 40, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of the Netherlands: 106 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-254 77 01, 02 / 252 61 03-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of New Zealand: 93 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-254 25 30-3 (Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 12.00 am & 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm),
opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Norway: 18. Stock, UBC II Bldg. 591 Soi 33, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-261 02 30-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of the Philippines: 760 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-259 01 39-40, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am & 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm. Embassy of Switzerland: 35 North Wireless Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-253 01 56-60, Fax 02-255 44 81, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 9.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of Singapore: 129 Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok, Tel. 02-286 21 11,
opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 - 12.00 am.
Embassy of South-Africa: 6. Stock, Park Place, 231 Soi Sarasin, Bangkok
Tel. 02-253 84 73.
Embassy of South-Korea: 23 Thiam-Ruait Road, Huay Khwang, Sam Sen Nok, Bangkok
Tel. 02-247 75 37.
Embassy of Spain: 701 Diethelm Tower, 7. Stock, 93/1 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-252 51 32, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 2.30 pm.
Embassy of Sri Lanka: 13. Stock, Ocean Tower II Bldg., 75/6 Soi 19, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-261 19 34-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.15 am - 2.00 pm.
Embassy of Sweden: 20. Stock, Pacific Place, 140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-254 49 54-5, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.00 am - 12.00 am.
Embassy of the UK & Northern Ireland: 1031 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-253 01 91-9.
Embassy of the USA: 120-22 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok, Tel. 02 / 205 40 00,
opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 7.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Embassy of Vietnam: 83/1 Withayu (Wireless) Road, Bangkok
Tel. 02-251 72 02, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 8.30 am - 11.30 am & 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm,
Sa. 8.00 am - 11.00 am.

Tourist office, Money, Post, Book & Internet

Tourist office
TAT Central Region office: Region 1 (Tel: 034-577-200, 034-511200 Fax: 034-511-200, Office Hour: 8.30 am- 4.30pm daily) is on Saengchuto Rd. Tambon Bannua Mueng Kanchanaburi 71000, on the right before the police station as you enter the town from Bangkok. A free map is available here, as well as comprehensive information on accommodation and transportation.
Areas of Responsibility : Kanchanburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram.
Money
All the major Thai banks are represented and offer both foreign exchange services and ATMs. Thai Banks is found on Saengchuto Rd, I the vicinity of the market and bus terminal. Punnee Cafe’ (Tel 513503) on Baan Neua Rd has a money exchange service that’s useful on weekends and holidays.
ATMs are just about everywhere around town. The main banks for changing travellers cheques or foreign currency can be found on Saeng Chuto just north of the bus station.
Post and Communications
The General Post Office is on Saengchuto Rd (Office Hour on weekday: 8.30 am- 4.30pm, 9.00am-2.00pm on Saturday). The international telephone service is available daily from 7.00am-11.00pm. There is a small post office on Lak Meuang Rd.
Books

Tawan Bookshop on Saeng Chuto, opposite the River Inn, has a good collection of local maps and guides and a couple of racks of English-language paperbacks. On Maenam Kwai there are two secondhand bookshops, but neither is particularly inspiring. Far better is the collection at the Jolly Frog.
Internet café around dotted around town offer reliable, high speed access and many guesthouses provide a couple of terminals in their reception areas.

Kanchanaburi Intown Transportation

Travelling around Kanchanaburi:

Although the city of Kanchanaburi is possibly accessible on foot, it requires strenuous efforts in completing such a trip. Normally, bicycles, motorcycles and cars are common means of transportation. Bicycles and motorcycles can be rented from shops, guesthouses and hotels located along Maenam Khwae Road.

Visitors can capture the citys atmosphere along their way to see the Bridge over the River Kwai, the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the waterfront Song Khwae Road area, and the JEATH War Museum. For visitors who enjoy driving themselves, cars can be rented on a daily or weekly basis at several outlets on Saeng Chuto Road and around the Song Khwae Road area.

The two major routes used to explore Kanchanaburis attractions are Highway No. 323 and Highway No. 3199. Highway No. 323 runs parallel to Maenam Khwae Noi to Sangkhla Buri District (approximately 230 kilometers from the city) via Sai Yok, Thong Pha Phum, and Vajiralongkorn Dam while Highway No. 3199 follows the Khwae Yai River to Sri Nakharin Dam (69 kilometers away from the city).

Travelling Between Districts:

Transportation between the districts is also conveniently arranged by regular buses. Major destinations include Bo Phloi, Tham Than Lot (Than Lot Cave), Namtok Erawan, Namtok Sai Yok Yai, Thong Pha Phum, Sangkhla Buri, the Bridge over River Khwae and the War Cemetery. They are mostly non-air conditioned buses which leave every 20 minutes up to 2 hours. Others have their own fixed itineraries. Check for details at 0 3451 1182, Kanchanaburi Bus Station.

Traveling around Kanchanaburi by train is also popular. It is inexpensive, reliable and offers a more panoramic view of the area. The route from Kanchanaburi to Namtok Station near Namtok Sai Yok Noi Waterfall is recommended for visitors wishing to explore the notorious historic railway. Trains leave Kanchanaburi Railway Station 3 times daily and stops at the Bridge over the River Khwae, Tha Kilen (near Phrasat Mueang Singh Historical Park), Tham Krasae, Wang Pho and ends at Namtok Railway Station. For more information, call Kanchanaburi Railway Station at tel. 0 3451 1 285.

Alternate trips to out-of-town attractions:

There are ferry services across Maenam Mae Klong that costs 5 baht per person. You can bring your motorcycle or bicycle on board in order to explore the other side of the town. Also in operation are boat services to several interesting destinations.

From the Pak Saeng Pier in Tambon Tha Sao, visitors can hire a boat (carrying capacity of 10-12 persons) to visit the Lawa Cave and Namtok Sai Yok Yai. The 1-hour boat ride to Namtok Huay Maekhamin starts from the Tha Kradan Pier, 12 kilometers from Sri Nakharin Dam.

Visitors are advised to check with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office at 034 511 200 and 034 512 500 or email tatkan@tat.or.th for details on arranged transportation during public holidays and weekends.

Kanchanaburi Transportations

Travelling to Kanchanaburi

By car

Route 1: a 2-hour drive along Highway No.4 (Phetkasem) via Nakhon Chaisi Province, Nakhon Pathom Province, Ban Pong, Tha Maka and Tha Muang (of Ratchaburi Province) to Kanchanaburi.

Route 2:drive along Highway No. 338 from Bangkok to Nakhon Chaisi Province then switch to Highway No.4 to Kanchanaburi.

By Bus

Non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkoks Southern Bus Terminal daily every 15 minutes from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m. The trip takes about 3 hours. Call 02 434 5557-8 for more information.

First class air-conditioned buses (blue color) leave Bangkoks Southern Bus Terminal daily every 25 minutes Call 02 435 5012, 0 2435 1199 or 02 884 6249 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.

There are also buses leaving frequently daily for Kanchanaburi from Nakhon Pathom. The journey takes up to 1.5 hours. From Ratchaburi and Suphan Buri Bus Stations, there are several buses leaving directly to Kanchanaburi. The trip takes some 2.5 - 3 hours.

By Train

Ordinary trains leave Bangkoks Thon Buri Railway Station (Bangkok Noi Station) daily. Only 3rd class seats are available. The journey takes approximately 3 hours. For more information, call Thon Buri Railway Station at tel. 02 411 3102 or Kanchanaburi Railway Station at tel. 034 511285.

The weekend special train leaves Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) at 6.30 a.m., returning at 7.55 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays. The trip usually includes several stop-overs at Phra Pathom Chedi (Nakhon Pathom), Death Railway Bridge, and a transfer (by minibus) to Phrasat Mueang Singh Historical Park, etc.

There are also special steam trains operating between Kanchanaburi and Wang Pho.

For more information, call the State Railway of Thailand at tel. 1690, or 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th.

Kanchanaburi Province

According to most historians, the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was repeatedly recorded in Thai history as an invasion route which the Burmese used to enter Thai Kingdoms.

Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima. Situated approximately 129 kilometres west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar to the west, Tak and Uthai Thani Provinces to the north, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces to the east, and Ratchaburi Province to the south.

In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is comprised mainly of mountains and high plains, with the Thanon Thongchai Range acting as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar. The range is the source of Kanchanaburi’s two most important rivers Maenam Khwae Noi and Maenam Khwae Yai, which form the famous Maenam Mae Klong. As a result, several of Thailand’s largest Namtok (waterfalls) and most extensive wildlife sanctuaries are found in this area.

The magnificent landscape and charming beauty of Kanchanaburi have resulted in major tourist attractions including several well-known waterfalls, caves which were once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks, tranquil rivers, virgin forests, and reservoir. Together, they offer an intriguing experience for first-time or repeat visitors. Whether its fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-watching, star-gazing, golfing, elephant and jungle trekking, or even living in bamboo rafts, Kanchanaburi takes pride in offering them all.

The city of Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries, the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai meet and form the Maenam Mae Klong. This is the location of the notorious Death Railway and the Bridge on the River Khwae one of the worlds famous World War II sites which have been immortalized in print and film.In economic terms, Kanchanaburi has been doing well on a national scale, with over 10 per cent growth annually. Important industries include sugar, agricultural products and jewelry. Tourism is also a main source of income for the locals as the provinces high tourism potential has made Kanchanaburi number one among the west provinces in having the highest number of visitors each year.Residents of Kanchanaburi are engaged in agricultural activities. Most of the locals are of Thai ancestry with notable Mon and Karen minorities. Rural dwellers enjoy living simply and respecting nature. Moreover folk music and dances dating back at least 500 years are still performed today.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to Neighboring Districts :

Tha Muang 12 kms.

Phanom Thuan 24 kms.

Tha Maka 30 kms.

Dan Makham Tia 30 kms.

Sai Yok 50 kms.

Thong Pha Phum 145 kms.

Sangkhla Buri 230 kms.

Si Sawat 102 kms.

Bo Phloi 40 kms.

Nong Prue 75 kms.

Huai Krachao 60 kms.

Lao Khwan 97 kms.