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River Kwai Hotel

Kanchanaburi-River Kwai · Thailand

Sangchuto Rd, Baannua, Muang, 284/15-16View location

7.0/10Very good124 Reviews
Cleanliness7.0/107.0
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition6.6/106.6
Location6.0/106.0
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities6.4/106.4
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About River Kwai Hotel

River Kwai Hotel is situated in the heart of Kanchanaburi central business district. The world-famous River Kwai Bridge is just 3 kms from the hotel where guests can enjoy a leisurely walk and admire the spectacular views of this magnificent river.

With its warm hospitality and high-quality service, guests will instantly feel at home once they walk through the door. The guest rooms feature modern decor and exude serenity and relaxation allowing guests to unwind in the privacy of their surroundings.

Guests can enjoy the ultimate in rejuvenation at the Spa and in the evening can take part in Karaoke offering fun for all the family.

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With a stay at River Kwai Hotel in Kanchanaburi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bridge Over the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. This hotel is 26.6 mi (42.7 km) from Erawan National Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lak Meuang.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • Property Registration Number 0715519000011
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 200 for adults and THB 100 for children
    • Rollaway bed fee: THB 500.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Thai

    English

Nearby attractions

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kanchanaburi Walking Street 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kanchanaburi Skywalk 1 km / 0.6 mi
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lak Meuang 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Khwae Noi River 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
JEATH War Museum 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Chungkai War Cemetery 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Ploy River Kwai Park Market 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Bridge Over the River Kwai 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Wat Tham Khao Poon 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Wat Tham Seua & Wat Tham Khao Noi 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Wat Tham Suea 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Giant Rain Tree 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Tham Pu Wa Temple 20.4 km / 12.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 155
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
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  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Dining area
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Nightclub
  • Pub
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatments
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Set menu lunch
  • Set menu dinner
  • FitnessExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • STUDIO TWO BEDSSTUDIO • TWO BEDSSTU.2B

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    STUDIO TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.2B

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB-SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DB-SU

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  • STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB

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    STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DB

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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    STUDIO DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: STU.DX

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB-SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    River Kwai Hotel

    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about River Kwai Hotel

7.0
Very good
124 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.0 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
6.6 /10
Location
6.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
6.4 /10
50 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
Frank
Staff were great, hotel is old and worn electric sockets hanging off walls, net curtains have holes in them
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Yakov

Not recommanded hotel

Ivdidnt enjoy in this hotel and room so we left the day after to other hotel
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 Mar 2024
Jeffrey

Try somewhere else

Room is run down. Has not been updated for at least 30 years western breakfast was stale bread. Thai food not much better. The bar at the pool has not been used for decades.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2020
Neil
Decent hotel in good location. Nice restaurant, pool, and breakfast. Spacious room, a bit dated but clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Good stay overall.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2020
Stephen

Rooms on a River.

A hotel with some rooms that are literally on the river. These rooms have balconies, which give a wonderful view of life on the river. Basic but clean. An easy walk to restaurants and the railway museum and military graveyard.
Self
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2019
Kris
The hotel is the worst hotel I have ever been in my entire life.It is very noisy at night and the staff are not showing any responsibility to help me out during the night.I can’t sleep at all.I thought going to this hotel will give me a good night rest but I realised I am wrong at the first moment I step into this hotel.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
People are very nice. Check in and out were very fast. The room was very good. The bath tub was a little bit old.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2019
Jose

Hotel rate is completely unreasonable

River Kwai Hotel is well painted from the exterior but the inside premise needs to be renovated. The room assigned to me has old fixtures and not well maintained. Stinky bidet with little bugs crawling around. The aircon is also old, hence, cannot give cool ambiance. Free Wifi is terrible, frequently asked for log-in username and password. On the other hand, breakfast is good and the hotel's location is in strategic position. It is walking distance from the bus station (7-10 min), night market, kanchanaburi train station, and prisoner of war cemetery (7-10 min). There are nearby restaurants and across the street is the 7-11 convenience store.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2019
Peter
On check in staff was not helpfull and overnight very noisy
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2019
Daniel

One night stay

The hotel is extremely outdated and the hotel is on need of repair and renovation badly, the floors were all cracked up, the bed was broken with springs coming through the mattress, bathroom was not in good shape, the nightclub next door was thumping till 3am, when I asked for a different room due to condition I was told all are the same.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
This hotel is located at central of the city. It's near street food and night market but it' closer with pub so very noisy at night.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2018
Chong
Hotel wifi was slow and room toilet water pressure sometimes slow sometimes fast pressure water not consistant but breakfast food in hotel is nice.
Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2018
Martin

Enjoyable stay.

The rooms and areas of the hotel are in need of an update, but that aside all okay and good breakfast selection.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2018
Stuart

Quick hotel review

Big hotel but a bit outdated.
Think the rooms depend what floor you’re put on. Other floors seemed a bit more tidier than ours.
Swimming pool was a nice addition.
They have a night club which is next to the hotel so be prepared to be kept up until early hours.
Shower was cold. We asked if it could be sorted. Guy tried but it was only luke warm at best.
It was £19 a night. You can book a basic hotel for half that nearby but not in a big hotel.
Breakfast was pretty good though. A lot of choice.
It’s not a bad place but noise at night from club lets it down and price is probably expensive for this part of Thailand.
Happy travels
Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Outside is fine, need some renovation inside the bedroom
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2018
Verified traveler
Bugs in bath room a lot
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2018
Pamela
A bit dated, but a great location and a great price.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2018
Myat
Our stay was short..But..We had a great time in hotel...
Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2018
Rocket

nice hotel

A little run down in areas,but rooms are comfortable and clean,staff excellent as was the food.Will stay again.Also close to the bridge & war cemetery.
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2017
Thomas

Not a bad hotel

Had a really nice time at river kwai hotel, only thing wrong was the free shuttle service,,, its non excistant, basically they phone you a taxi and you pay
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2017
N. N.

First stayed

Great location with free breakfast clean room. can't beat the price!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2017
carl

Good for a couple of days

Nice hotel but old fashioned but not far from bus station slightly longer walk to bridge but perfectly doable. Also close to old artcictectural street. Staff helpful.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2017
John

Very average.

Not really close to anywhere. Have to get transport to or from anywhere of any interest, and that is a lot easier said than done. We felt the hotel was very much geared towards Asian tourists, rather than Western ones. The whole place was rather dated and did not represent good value for money. Whilst breakfasts were supposedly \"more than you could eat\", that only applied if you ate the food they provided.
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2017
mark

Great in town location

Great entry and wonderful staff, clean neat rooms with some old world charm, the bath was a bonus but no hot water, just tepid i could deal with that, large spacious dining room and the free breakfast was huge with plenty of choices, a great out side bar with live music was enjoyed by many and the food as always was amazing, i will stay again on my next visit.... all in all 8/10 great value for money.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2017
Dale

Ok for price but Glitz Club will keep you awake

Definitely showing its age but gave it an old world class type of feel. Like all of thailand, hot water was rare but here, at times, we'd have NO water. Middle of shower and water would stop for a few minutes then come back then stop again. Staff was friendly but not knowledgeable of the area. Asked about motor bike rental and were told there weren't any around. 3 days later we found 5 places that rent motorbikes. Rooms were clean. Breakfast had few items. Glitz Club is attached to hotel and packed every night. We were opposite of the club on the top floor and our floor still vibrated (boom boom boom boom) so bring earplugs if you want to sleep.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2017
Eva

Older Hotel in middle of renovations

Our experince was on a floor that hasn't yet been renovated. Outside of hotel has had a major make-over. The entry is lovely however common areas of our floor had stained wornout carpet. Bathroom had been patched many times. Next to no hot water. One of us had a warm shower once in 2 days. Renovation works could be heard all day. No lunch food options at the hotel.
2/10
Poor
07 May 2017
Fiona

no pride, no renovations, no go

Sorry - I hate to see the worst in places, but this hotel needs to buck up it's ideas. The old adage: \"you pay peanuts you get monkeys\" is so true is this case.

The Reception Staff were surly and commanding, the lobby is an eclectic mish-mash of 20th century decor, the carpet in the hallway of the third floor is horrendous - wouldn't let my dog lie on it, the bedroom was OK although there were 5 long black hairs on the bathtub, and the sofa bed looked like someone had eaten a week of meals off of it. The floor of the breakfast dining room was filthy and there were flies landing on the food as there we no covers on the buffet.

Don't do it - spend a bit more and book elsewhere.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2017
BETTY
No disappointments. Meet our expectations. Will book this hotel again for the next trip.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2017
Johan

Good value for the money

Bad aircon but very good breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2017
Robert

Good value for the money.

Front desk people were very helpful. Amenities are adequate. Walking distance to the Night Bazaar. I would recommend it to a friend, would stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2017
peter

Happy

Yeah it was good for the price! Breakfast had a good spread. Pool was nice and clean. They very kindly changed my booking for free after I booked the wrong night so really appreciate that. It's close to the bus and train station, but deffo a taxi ride to the bridge.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2017
Robin

Nice clean hotel,Great Breakfast

Nice hotel,, great morning breakfast, afternoon swim in pool a real treat..
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Good value for the money

Good stay and nice breakfast
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Good location and great people!

The beds were hard and there were a couple of mosquitoes flying around, but other than that it was great! The breakfast is awesome and the staff is very friendly. It's great for one or two nights, but maybe stay somewhere else for longer to be more comfortable.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2016
lawrence
friendly staff
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2016
alice

Nice hotel shame about the WIFI

My stay was enjoyable however the hot water was inconsistent and the wifi wasnt working the whole time i was there.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2016
louise

Clean and lovely hotel

Really enjoy enjoyable stay, clean and comfy
Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2016
Tom

Good location. Breakfast so so.

some staff members are not too friendly. Not helping.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2016
Howard

Excellent service.

Hallways look a bit shabby but room is very clean and serviced every day.Excellent value for money. Lovely staff.
6/10
Pleasant
03 Oct 2016
Patrick

You get what you paid.

Upon check in, the staff did not manage to find my booking till few round of verifying.

There was no hot water for first nite.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2026
Jan Svein
Deler av hotellet trenger vedlikehold.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jan 2026
Helen
Behövs nog lite kärlek överallt i rum mm
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Apr 2025
Detlef
Sicher kämpfen alle Hotels mit sinkende Gästezahlen aber einige technische Instandhaltungen vor allen Dingen im Sanitärbereich sollten möglichst bald erfolgen. Sonst sehr schnell am Bahnhof, Busbahnhof, Am Skywalk und Innenstadt.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2025
Akira
全体的に施設が老朽化していて、★の数で言うと一つ星ホテルと言う印象。
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2025
Torben
Fint til prisen og god service
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jan 2024
sebastien

Prestation moyenne

Chambre très spacieuse. Douche a l italienne sans pente pour évacuer l eau, du coup grande flaque d eau au milieu de la salle de bain. Éponger si on veut y circuler.Pas d eau chaude.
Petit déjeuner bof pour les Européens
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2023
Kanokrat

ต้องมาอีกครั้ง

ห้องพักโอเค ค่ะ แต่ว่าห้องพัก ร้อนมาก เนื่องจาก เป็นห้องที่มีแสงแดดเข้า เลยทำให้ ห้องมีความอับร้อน ห้องสะอาด ในเวลาค่ำหลับสลาย อาหารเช้าดีมาก ๆ ค่ะ ไม่คิดว่าจะดีมาก ไม่ได้คาดหวัง เพราะรอบ ๆ สถานที่พัก มีร้านอาหารพื้นบ้านเยอะ ตอนแรกคิดว่าจะออกไปทานข้างนอก แต่ไม่ต้องเลย ห้องอาหารก็สะอาด
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2020
Sommai
เปนโรงแรมที่ตั้งกลางใจเมือง ต่อนข้างเก่า พนักงานบริการดี
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Dec 2019
Debels

แย่มากๆๆๆๆ

ไม่มีที่จอดรถของคนที่พักโรงแรมต้องไปจอดไกลให้รถที่มาเที่ยวบาร์จอดเต็มไปหมดห้องน้ำล๊อบบี้ก็สกปรกมากพนังงานก็พูดจาไม่ดี
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Établissement laisser a l'abandon. Eau de la chambre couleur orange.
Leisure Family

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River Kwai Hotel
Sangchuto Rd, Baannua, Muang, 284/15-16, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

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