Kanchanaburi

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Bridge on the Khwae Noi River (Kwai River), Kanchanaburi, Thai.

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Two caves in Thailand's Kanchanaburi closed to tourists over runoff fears • Apr. 16, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (The Star)

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Bridge on the Khwae Noi River (Kwai River), Kanchanaburi, Thai.

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