Sangkhla Buri

Sangkhla Buri (สังขละบุรี) is in northwest Kanchanaburi, close to Myanmar. It is close to the northernmost point of the huge Khao Laem Reservoir.

Sangkhla Buri Halal Travel Guide

Sangkhla Buri is an idyllic place off the tourist trail, although it is popular with Thais who come for relaxing weekends away in the floating houses.

Away from the main town, across a wonderful rickety wooden bridge, is Wangka (commonly called Monside). The village was founded by Luang Phor Uttama in 1949 after he fled Myanmar with 60 other Mon families. Uttama stayed there until his death in 2006.

Travel to Sangkhla Buri

Buses go direct from Mor Chit station in Bangkok to Sangkhla Buri. The first leaves at around 05:00 and passes via Kanchanaburi. The journey takes 7-8 hours.

Kanchanburi Bus Station also has many buses. The trip takes around 5-6 hours. Tour agencies in the Mae Nam Kwai tourist area of Kanchanaburi may also be able to help you get to Sanghkhlaburi by shuttle van.

Red buses pass through Nam Tok (along the primary street near the train station every 30 min. The fare to Sangkhla Buri is 100 Baht.

To Kanchanaburi:

• 1st class air-con bus: 08:45, 10:45, 14:30 - 4.5 hr, 280 Baht
• Non-air-con bus: 06:45, 08:15, 09:45/10:15, 13:15 - 5 hr, 210 Baht
• Minibus (departs from ticket shop at far end of road running from the bus station past the 7-Eleven and the market): 06:00, 06:40, 07:20, 08:00, 08:40, 09:30, 10:20, 11:10, 11:40, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - 3 hr, 146 Baht; not every scheduled shuttle van actually runs; if full, a charge may apply for luggage
• Car: 3 hours, keep your tank full as fuel is more expensive near the border crossing.

The last bus/shuttle van for Bangkok leaves the bus station at 13:30 and the last for Kanchanaburi at 16:00.

How to get around in Sangkhla Buri

Green pickups depart hourly from the bus station to Three Pagodas Pass and charge 50 Baht for the 30-40 min trip. If in a group, hire a songthaew so as to visit Sawanbandan Cave and other attractions as well.

The most common way to get around town is motorcycle taxi. It costs 15 Baht from the centre of town to the wooden bridge (Saphan Mon). Walking is a rewarding option: an easy half-day hike can take you across the bridge and out to the wats on the Monday village side of the lake.

You can also rent a motorbike or bicycle at P Guesthouse

What to see in Sangkhla Buri

• Saphan Mon (สะพานมอญ) - The 400 m wooden bridge (other sources claim it's 800 meters long) has been there since the mid 80s. It's the longest wooden bridge in Thailand and was destroyed in July 2013 but fully repaired. There is a small cafe on one end which is a great spot for a drink and a view. Donation boxes at either end help with maintenance for the bridge; donate and you will also receive a great photo in return. Local kids like to jump off the bridge into the lake.

• Wat Saam Prasob (The Sunken Temple) - When the water level of the lake is low (usually after winter) you can hire a boat to take you (or hire a canoe from P Guesthouse to paddle yourself out) to see the Sunken Temple. The sunken wat is the last remaining vestige of the old town flooded for the creation of Khao Laem Reservoir. The top 1-2 m of the temple is in view in September.)

• Wat Wang Wiwekaram and Chedi Buddhakhaya - Walk over the bridge to the Monday village, and bear left parallel to the lake. After 2 kilometers the concrete road forks. Left goes to the huge golden chedi, with a small Burmese goods market below it, and right goes to the main Wat Wang Wiwekaram. The wat was built by the late Phara Uttama, who was one of the most important monks in Thailand, and is still highly revered in the Monday community. There is a large, ornate viharn at the main wat, and in another building there are murals depicting stages of the Buddha's last, and previous, lives. You may wish to hire a taxi as it's quite a long walk and it is easy to get lost in Wangka village (although people are happy to point you in the right direction).

Best things to do in Sangkhla Buri

• Visit Three Pagodas Pass and the border market (and, if the border's open, cross over to Payathonzu, on the Myanmar side of the border). The road out to Three Pagodas Pass passes a side road to a waterfall. To reach the waterfall, you must walk through the jungle and cross rivers, sometimes by swimming (at least in the rainy season). There is another side road to Wang Bandan Cave.
• Stroll around town, go for a swim in the lake, relax, enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.
• Join an organised hike into the surrounding jungle.
• Visit Baan Unrak Children's Home for their Wednesday night dinner and yoga show (contact Baan Unrak Bakery for time and directions). Make a generous donation. Volunteer opportunities may be available.

• Franky's Jungle Trekking | Unique jungle trekking experiences in the national parks surrounding Sangkhla Buri. Anything from a 1 day trek to a 6 day 5 night trek to Umphang. No other tourists to be seen visiting traditional remote Karen villages.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Sangkhla Buri

• Baan Unrak Weaving | Quality hand-crafted, ethical clothing & accessories are sold here. Part of the NGO Baan Unrak Children's Village and the weaving and sewing centre provides economic development and job opportunities for single mothers on the border of Myanmar. 100% of the profits go towards supporting the Baan Unrak mission; to provide a loving and stable home for disadvantaged women and children in the community.

• Weaving for Women - Textiles are sold by displaced ethnic refugees at a small shop about 200 m down the hill from the post office. The shop is run by Daisy Dwe, who fled Myanmar and has settled in Sangkhla Buri to help other refugees. Excellent products for a great cause. These are also sold at the restaurant/internet cafe/bakery signed 'Baan Un Rak' about 150 m past Soi 1 at the bottom of the hill on the primary street.

Halal Restaurants in Sangkhla Buri

To be updated

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Sangkhla Buri

There are a few guesthouses around 2 kilometers from the downtown (around 20 Baht by motorbike taxi). Be careful with the tap water, since it is possibly taken from the reservoir.

• Villa Scenns great hill & water views, all rooms are private, well equipped, clean, comfortable, air-con & ensuite; Airb&b super-host status, very kind owner, in resort zone; just 2-3 minutes to most places including the Monday bridge e-mail: ☎ +66 (0) 806 023 184
• Burmese Inn | Doubles with TV, fan, private bathroom. Air-con rooms also available.

Heading south from the Post Office past the High School, temple, and Baan Unrak Bakery

• Baan Unrak Guesthouse | In the hills, this spacious guesthouse boasts magnificent views from its large balcony overlooking rolling hills and the reservoir. The accommodation includes a bedroom, living area, bath, and kitchen complete with refrigerator. Most importantly, 100% of the profits go towards supporting the Baan Unrak mission; to provide a loving and stable home for disadvantaged women and children.

• Grandma's Homestay | Basic room in a self-contained apartment with one other room. Has a (Thai) toilet and hot shower. Very basic, but a warm, family atmosphere and the hub for passing tourists and volunteers. Has a laundry service.

• P Guesthouse | Reasonable rates, great food, friendly staff and good-value fun tours. The Internet is a little expensive at 40 Baht/hour, unless you have your own laptop, but overall a very pleasant place to stay. 1,300 Baht for a trek (longboat, elephant and raft) plus one night's accommodation.

• Phornpailin Riverside Resort | All rooms include air-con, hot water, cable TV, and minibar. There's also 24-hour security. Big restaurant on-site with large menu.

• Potanee Resort | The rooms have air-con, en suite bath and a lovely view of the reservoir. A lacklustre breakfast is included.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Sangkhla Buri

• Kanchanaburi
• Three Pagodas Pass

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