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ANZAC Day in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Monday, 25 April 2011
Each year on 25 April, ANZAC Day in Thailand is commemorated by conducting a Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast at Hellfire Pass and a Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony at Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery. Details for these events are: Dawn Service – Hellfire Pass Time: Memorial Service commences at 0530 (5.30am) and
lasts approximately 40 minutes. Venue: Konyu Cutting, below the Hellfire Pass Memorial
Museum, Kanchanaburi Province. The trip from Kanchanaburi town to Hellfire Pass is approximately 80 kilometres and takes about 45 minutes by road.
Notes: Walking into the site takes approximately 20 minutes via
steps and along the old railway line. The track along the old railway line is rocky and uneven in areas and suitable footwear is highly recommended.
Gunfire Breakfast – Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum On completion of the Dawn Service in Konyu Cutting enjoy a complimentary tea / coffee with traditional ANZAC Biscuits and a tot of Bundaberg Rum at the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. Point of contact for Hellfire Pass service is: Mr William Slape Manager, Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum E-mail: [email protected] FOR SECURITY REASONS BAGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO
BE TAKEN INTO HELLFIRE PASS
Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony – Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery Time: Memorial service commences at 1000 (10am) and lasts
approximately 50-60 minutes. Venue: Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery, Kanchanaburi. The
journey from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi is approximately 175 kilometres and takes about two hours by road.
Drinking water is available for attendees and light refreshments are provided after the service. Point of contact for Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery service is: Mr Rod Beattie Manager, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Notes Services at both locations follow the same format as those conducted in Australia. For those visiting Hellfire Pass and Kanchanaburi for the first time, the following additional information is provided:
Extremely hot weather conditions normally prevail during late April;
Access to the old railway cutting at Hellfire Pass is difficult for disabled persons;
Insect repellent should be worn when visiting Hellfire Pass for the dawn service;
Sensible footwear is recommended as there are numerous steps and loose rocks at Hellfire Pass;
A small torch should be brought for walking into the site of the Dawn Service at Hellfire Pass;
Toilet facilities at both sites are scarce and rudimentary at best;
Smoking is prohibited in the cutting and along the path to Hellfire Pass.
An umbrella or sun protection and bottled drinking water is highly recommended for the memorial service at Kanchanabui;
Mobile phones are to be switched off when entering Hellfire Pass and Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery when attending the services;
FOR SECURITY REASONS BAGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO
BE TAKEN INTO HELLFIRE PASS For visitors from Australia, the RSL generally coordinates tours to Thailand for ANZAC Day activities. Your local branch should be able to assist you with travel and accommodation inquiries, perhaps as part of a group tour. The Australian Embassy and/or Defence Section in Thailand is unable to assist with personal travel arrangements. However, the table below provides a list of hotels located in Sai Yok and Kanchanaburi and some transport operators. The list is not exhaustive and is not to be taken as a formal Embassy recommendation. Members of the public should carry out their own research before booking hotels or transport. The Australian Embassy and/or the Defence Section cannot accept responsibility for individuals who use one of the hotels or operators listed.
Name Address Phone Fax/Email KANCHANABURI
The Pavilion Rim Kwai Thani Resort
79/2 Moo 4, Km 9 Ladya-Erawan Road T. Wangdong A. Muang Kanchanaburi 71190
+66 34 515-772, 515-773 Bangkok Sales Office: +66 2 207 0703-4, +66 2 207-0589
(034) 515-774 Bangkok Sales Office: +66 2 207-0589 Website: www.pavilionrimkwai.com
Pung Waan Resort (Kwai Yai Kanchanaburi)
72/1 Moo 2 Tambon Tamakan Amphur Muang Kanchanaburi 71000
+66 34 634 295-300 Bangkok Sales office: +66 2 278 0878
+66 34 515 830 Bangkok Sales Office +66 2 278 5060 Website: www.pungwaanriverkwai.com Email: [email protected]
Felix River Kwai Resort 9/1 Moo 3 Thamakham Amphur Muang Kanchanaburi 71000
+66 34 515-061 Bangkok Sales Centre: +66 2 655-7949
+66 34 515-095 Bangkok Sales Centre: +66 2 655-7738-9 Email Felix River Kwai: [email protected] Email Sales Office: [email protected]
SAIYOK REGION River Kwai Village Hotel 74/12 Moo 4, Baan Phu Ta Khien
Tambol Tasao Saiyok Kanchanaburi
+66 9 918-4562-3 +66 34 634 454-6 Bangkok Booking Office: (02) 251 7828, 251-7494
+66 1 8805206 Bangkok Booking Office: +66 2 255 2350 Website: www.bkk2000.com/rkvh E-mail: [email protected]
Home Phu Toey Tambol Tasao Saiyok Kanchanaburi
+66 2 950 4479 Bangkok Booking Office: +66 2 621 1510-3
Bangkok Booking Office: +66 2 621 1514 Website: www.homephutey.com Email: [email protected]
Name Address Phone Fax/Email Pung Waan Resort (Kwai Noi Tasao)
123/3 Tambol Tasao Saiyok Kanchanaburi
+66 34 634 295-300 Bangkok Sales office: +66 2 278 0878
+66 34 515 830 Bangkok Sales Office +66 2 278 5060 Website: www.pungwaanriverkwai.com Email: [email protected]
Momchailai Forest Retreat 291 Moo 4 Tambol Tasao Saiyok Kanchanaburi
+66 86 778 8389 Bangkok Booking Office: +66 2 662 0401
Bangkok B0oking Office: +66 2 662 2743 Website: www.momchailai.com Email: [email protected]
Pongsuda Chalets 61/1 Moo 1 Lomsoom Saiyok Kanchanaburi
+66 2 539 8073 +66 2 539 3531
+66 2 931 8661 Website: www.pongsudachalet.com Email: [email protected]
TRANSPORT OPERATORS Chaiwat Wongchinsri +66 89 137 2253
+66 81 776 4796 +66 2 611 6023 Email: [email protected]
A.M.T. Marican 45 Soi Pramote 3 Siklom Road Suriwongse Road
+66 237 7353-5 +66 81 843 0096
+66 2 237 7356 Email: [email protected]
Suchart Korat Car Rental 1234 Ratchanikul Rd Naimuang Rd Nakhorn Ratchasima
+66 44 258 576 +66 81 761 410
+66 44 264 464 Email: [email protected]