KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY (DON RAK): A Sacred Tribute to the Fallen of the Death Railway

 

Step onto the hallowed grounds of Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where 6,982 Allied POWs rest beneath rows of immaculate white headstones. This isn't just a memorial – it's a powerful testament to courage and sacrifice along Thailand's infamous Death Railway.

⚔️ WHY THIS SITE MATTERS

✅ Historical Significance – Final resting place for British, Dutch & Australian POWs from WWII
✅ Architectural Serenity – Meticulously maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
✅ Personal Connection – Read moving epitaphs like *"A soldier of the 1939-1945 war, known unto God"*
✅ Adjacent to JEATH Museum – See reconstructed bamboo POW camp barracks

📸 RESPECTFUL PHOTOGRAPHY

• Golden Hour Visits – Soft morning light on marble headstones

• Close-Up Details – Regimental badges and personal inscriptions

• The Stone of Remembrance – Bearing the poignant line "Their name liveth for evermore"

🕊️ VISITOR ESSENTIALS

• Location: Central Kanchanaburi (near the Bridge)
• Hours: 7AM-6PM (Free entry)
• Etiquette: Dress modestly, maintain silence

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