Around Bangkok Travel Guide

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Fodor's Thailand, 12th Edition

If you need respite from the heat, noise, and pollution of Bangkok, the surrounding countryside offers many possibilities. There are several sights directly outside the city, easily reached in a few hours by bus, train, or taxi. Kanchanaburi Province can become a mini-vacation all on its own, with Kanchanaburi city being the gateway to a first glimpse of Thailand's wilderness.

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Heading into the Wild: There's a huge expanse of untouched jungle around Kanchanaburi, which is the kickoff point for trekking, elephant riding... Read more