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Bridge on the River Kwai
The historic iron railway bridge in Kanchanaburi built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II along the notorious Death Railway.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Kanchanaburi, Thailand · Asia
Tha Maka sits on the route: 30 minutes from Ban Pong, 32km from Bridge on the River Kwai.
Tha Maka is a town located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. With a population of 52,907, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tha Maka sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tha Maka to your route.
Tha Maka (Thai: ท่ามะกา, pronounced [tʰâː má.kāː]) is the southeasternmost district (amphoe) of Kanchanaburi province, central Thailand and is located west of Bangkok.
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Tha Maka is located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.9000 latitude, 99.7667 longitude.
Tha Maka has a population of approximately 52,907 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
Full driving guide for Thailand2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The historic iron railway bridge in Kanchanaburi built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II along the notorious Death Railway.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Thailand's most famous floating market where vendors in wooden boats sell fresh fruits, food, and goods along narrow canal waterways.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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