A town full of history

It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of the confluence of the Khwae Yai, Khwae Noi and Mae Klong rivers, set against a backdrop of lush hilly environment and old city walls.

Located in the Old Town zone, it began welcoming visitors late last year in an effort to increase tourism. The surrounding landscapes along the riverbanks have also been renovated to serve as a leisure area for local residents. However, this steel and glass footbridge has drawn criticism for…