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West of Bangkok
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West of Bangkok is a rural area in Central Thailand. It is popular for its floating markets, rural way of life, natural scenery and the infamous Burma Death Railway.
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- Kanchanaburi — the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, World War II museums, national parks and waterfalls
- Nakhon Pathom — home to the tallest stupa in the world
- Ratchaburi — off the tourist trail, boasts some museums and natural scenery
- Samut Sakhon — better known as Maha Chai, a fun seafood town
- Samut Songkhram — also known as Mae Klong and boasts the Mae Klong Market
- Sangkhlaburi — last down before Three Pagodas Pass
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- Amphawa — very popular floating market among the locals
- Damnoen Saduak — floating market on steroids, picture perfect but feels increasingly set-up for tourists
- Erawan National Park — the beautiful seven-tiered Erawan Falls
- Three Pagodas Pass — the famous pass between Thailand and Myanmar
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