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Central Thailand, Thailand
Photo: Erawan_waterfall_tier_5.jpg: Chris huh derivative work: Globe-trotter, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
West of Bangkok is an extensive 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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the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, World War II museums, national parks and waterfalls
off the tourist trail, boasts some museums and natural scenery
also known as Mae Klong and boasts the Mae Klong Market
last town before Three Pagodas Pass
very popular floating market among the locals
floating market on steroids, picture perfect but feels increasingly set-up for tourists
the beautiful seven-tiered Erawan Falls
the famous pass between Thailand and Myanmar
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