Khwae Noi River, River tributary in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
The Khwae Noi River is a river tributary in Kanchanaburi that flows about 278 kilometers from the Bilauktaung mountain range before joining the Mae Klong River system. Resorts and accommodations line the banks, offering visitors water-based activities and places to stay.
During World War II, Japanese forces forced Allied prisoners to build two bridges across the river as part of the Siam-Burma Railway project. This construction cost many lives and left deep marks on the region's past.
Local people have used these waters for generations, washing clothes and fishing from the banks as part of their daily routine. The river remains central to how communities here live and interact with the landscape.
Visitors can take boat rides on the water or enjoy views from the riverbank, especially at sunrise or sunset. Most resorts offer activities directly from the water, so comfortable footwear helps for accessing the banks.
The Vajiralongkorn and Srinagarind dams hold back water to generate electricity for the region, completely changing the river valley. Visitors today see a calm, human-made water system rather than the original flowing river.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
