Learn about World War 2 from the Thai-Japanese Side at JEATH War Museum

The name JEATH War Museum is derived from countries engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand, and Holland. And as the name suggests, this small museum displays photographs and illustrations narrating the living condition of prisoners of war (POWs) during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former POWs who survived. The museum building itself was also turned from the detention hut, used during that period.

The museum is run by a local family so you might find the navigation a little confusing but the place is jam-packed with a ton of information and artifacts from the old swords and stones they found in Kanchanaburi to imperial Japanese airplanes and helicopters casually sitting in the courtyard. The museum opens from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. There is a ton to see and learn here so be sure to spare some time before the museum closes. The entrance fee is 50 THB for both Thais and foreigners.