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Wachiralongkorn Dam or Khao Laem Dam, Kanchanaburi
 
This hydro-electric dam is situated on Kwai Noi River, 6 kms north of Thong Pha Phum or 165 kms north of Kanchanaburi. The dam is 1,019 meters long and 92 meters inches high, forms a great reservoir and the scenic beauty of lake which placed several raft and resort complexes offer opportunities for boat rides, swimming and fishing.

Comment# 1 at: 2008-10-08 00:12:47 Comment by: TT


Taking a pciture with the post represents an arrival. Don't miss it. It is on the top of the dam.

Comment# 2 at: 2008-10-08 00:14:03 Comment by: TT


Original name is Khao Laem Dam and changed to Wachiralongkorn Dam.
Pic: a post on the small park beside the dam.

Comment# 3 at: 2008-10-08 00:17:29 Comment by: TT


You can drive on the dam till the road end. At the top, you can view the reservior. It is very nice view especially when the sun sets. In the past, you may hire a boat for a sight seeing on the reservior. Don't swim. It is too dangerous since the water dept is not constant.

Comment# 4 at: 2008-10-08 00:17:58 Comment by: TT


The reservior.

Comment# 5 at: 2008-10-08 00:18:47 Comment by: TT


Monkey... you can find a lot on the dam.

Comment# 6 at: 2008-10-08 00:21:04 Comment by: TT


Dam and electricity generating...
Accommodation, golf club, restaurant, seminar, tennis court and swimming pool are available here.

No admission fee.

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