Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Th Mae Nam Khwae)
Attracts dreadlocked backpackers.
Pal Bar
BAR
(Th Mae Nam Khwae)
Free pool and an easy-going vibe.
BUSES TO/FROM KANCHANABURI
DESTINATION
FARE (B) DURATION FREQUENCY
Bangkok's Northern (Mo Chit) bus terminal
105-135
2hr
every 90min 6am to 6pm
Bangkok's Southern (Sai Tai Mai) bus terminal
95-110
2hr
frequent 4am to 8pm
Bangkok's Victory Monument
120
2hr
hourly until 8pm
Ratchaburi
50-70
2hr
frequent
Sangkhlaburi
130
4hr
frequent 7.30am to 4.30pm
Suphanburi
50
2hr
frequent
Information
EMERGENCY
Tourist Police
(
0 3451 2795, 1155; Th Saengchuto)
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet cafes can be found along Th Mae Nam Khwae for 30B per hour.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Thanakarn Hospital
( 0 3462 2366, emergency 0 3462 2811; Th Saengchuto)
Near the junction of Th
Chukkadon, this is the best-equipped hospital to deal with foreign visitors.
MONEY
Several major Thai banks can be found on Th Saengchuto near the market and the bus ter-
minal. AS Mixed Travel (
Click here
)
also offers a foreign-exchange service that is avail-
able out of bank hours.
Bangkok Bank
(Th U Thong)
Near the market.
Krung Thai Bank
(Th Saengchuto)
Near the River Kwai Bridge.
Thai Military Bank
(Th Saengchuto)
Near the bus station.
