Conference Site, 4 days at Prelude Hotel, Kanchanaburi
Prelude Hotel, Kanchanaburi is a A comfortable hotel surrounded by green hills, conveniently located near Kanchanaburi’s major historical attractions. With comfortable accommodation, a swimming pool, restaurant, café and spacious meeting facilities
Address and Location
168/18 Moo 3, Pak Phreak, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
Aside from its famous historical sites, its rich natural landscapes are also a must-see. The Kanchanaburi landscape is filled with lush green forest blanketed over mountains that fill the horizon. Erawan Waterfall (1hr. 15 minutes) is one of the major attractions. The waterfall is divided into seven different levels, all unique and beautiful in their own way. Saiyok Elephant Park is located 50 minutes drive away. The Dragonhead Cave Temple, 15 minutes drive away, is an ancient temple resting between the gentle slopes of the mountain and the scenic bank of the MaeKong River. The Tham-Khao-Noi Temple, known for its Chinese-influence architecture, is located 20 minutes away.
Kanchanaburi, Brief history
Ancient roots: Kanchanaburi has been inhabited for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlements.
Strategic frontier: Its location near the Myanmar border made Kanchanaburi an important defensive area during the Ayutthaya period, protecting the kingdom from invasions from the west.
Thai–Myanmar connection: For centuries, routes through the mountains connected the region with Myanmar, particularly the Three Pagodas Pass.
World War II: During the Japanese occupation of Thailand, the Death Railway was constructed from Thailand toward Burma (now Myanmar). Allied prisoners of war and Asian forced laborers suffered terrible conditions, and many thousands died.
River Kwai Bridge: The famous bridge became a symbol of this tragic period and is now one of Thailand’s best-known historical sites.
Kanchanaburi today: The province combines its wartime heritage with beautiful rivers, forests, waterfalls and national parks, while remaining home to diverse communities and cultures.
Kanchanaburi is a place where history, nature and Thai–Myanmar cultural heritage meet.