Phetchaburi, also known as Kanchanaburi. It is a city in west-central Thailand and the capital of Phetchaburi. It is on the left bank of the Nakorn River, west of Bangkok.
Chinese name
North Biffen House
Foreign name
English: KanchanaburiThai: กาญจนบุรี
Admin Div. Cat.
Province (Thai provincial)
Affiliated region
Thailand
Subordinate regions
Pak Bik Jurisdiction, Kakio, Nong Yai districts
Government seat
Pakatan Rakyat
Geographical location
Central Thailand
Area
19,483.2 square kilometers
Demographic
734,394
Famous sights
Bridge over the River Kwai, Death Railroad, War Museum
