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Chong KhaoKhat Museum (The Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum) | Kanchanaburi

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Chong KhaoKhat Museum (The Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum)
The Museum was established as a memorial dedicated to the Australian and Allied Prisoners of War (POWs) who were forced to build the 415-kilometre railway from Thailand to Burma, in order to be the main transportation for supply its Japanese forces during World War II. Most of enslaved POWs are Australian, British, and Dutch, also South-East Asian civilians who were forced to build the Chong Khao Khat (Hellfire Pass) Railway here.
The Museum was established as a memorial dedicated to the Australian and Allied Prisoners of War (POWs) who were forced to build the 415-kilometre railway from Thailand to Burma, in order to be the main transportation for supply its Japanese forces during World War II. Most of enslaved POWs are Australian, British, and Dutch, also South-East Asian civilians who were forced to build the Chong Khao Khat (Hellfire Pass) Railway here.
Part of the historic Thai-Burma railway during World War II, created by cutting through the mountain by Austrian and British POWs. The atmosphere is very good, peaceful and cool. Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 09.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Location: Tambon Tha Sao, Amphoe Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi



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