All adverts are off for this video, as my respect for the heroes who lost their lives here. 🙏

My Grandfather was a U.S. airman that was shot down during WW II. He was sent to a POW camp in Thailand. The suffering he endured there was horrendous. He very rarely spoke of it, but he told me once that his Japanese captors considered him a lessor man because he was captured and didn't die for his country. That haunted him until he died.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Hey Brian, so sad to read this, thank you for sharing. Some of the things that happened are horrendous. Take care mate.

Thank you Thailand and Wayne for honouring our brothers and family x Grandad was one of the lucky ones who came home. He didn't know I had married a wonderful Thai lady until I took my wife to meet him in England. First time I ever saw him cry, told me that the local Thai people would find a way to feed him and his mates....

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this story, it was great to read 🙏

Thank you for bringing this to your channel, during the war my grandad who was in British intelligence had to walk through Burma and who was left for dead with cholera, it took him two years to get home, he was one of the lucky ones! God rest all their souls x

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. So sad to read mate 🙏 Thank you.

Thanks Wayne, I visited there 30 years ago, it was very undeveloped, no museum,just very authentic and so very sad😢. Thank you for taking me there again , I shed some more tears .... tears of respect.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Annie, it's a very emotional place, right. It was tough making this video.

Wayne this was very moving. Being a Veteran myself as was my father and Grandfather I did not realise that 13 Kiwis died here in hell's pass along with many more British Australian and American service men. On the 25th April ANZAC Day each year here in New Zealand and Australia we recite the following ode. " They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." thanks mate

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, it was a very tough day and I'll always remember this day. Thank you for sharing your story, it's always great to here from people. Yes, ANZAC day is coming, I wish I could have stayed for that. Thank you buddy.

This may be your best Vlog my friend, thank you.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, it's defo the most important to me.

Wayne, a truly wonderful tribute and it's plain to see you were moved. I've been to the dawn service on ANZAC day and it will remain with me forever, the world cannot forget the sacrifice those men made. Lest we forget

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was a tough one to film. It must be very emotional on ANZAC, that would be something I'd love to see in the future. The people who died here was my only concern when doing this video. So tragic and something we'll all never forget. Thanks.

That is a sacred place. Thank you for taking along those of us veterans who cannot walk so well anymore.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you David 🙏

I've always been welcomed by the locals of Kan. I think this is one of the reasons why. They are aware of those horrendous events that took place 80+ years ago and there is a special kind of respect amongst the locals ,whom had relatives that perished. I love Kanchanaburi & it's wonderful people. I'm happy you are enjoying this special place. Stay safe Wayne & enjoy.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a very special place Robin. Thanks.

You actually made me cry walking through the pass. As you said if you go it’s something you will never forget. Brought back all the feelings I had when I went. 💔

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for making you cry, I had a few tears making it also. This is my most important and hardest vlog. Hope all is well and hope the vlogging is going ok.

@nanwithabackpack

3 ай бұрын

Yes all good thanks 🙏

It is harrowing there Wayne, i visited on one Anzac anniversary year it was very moving, we where down in hellfire pass before dawn it was all lit by candles, it was a haunting vision, then when we returned back up top there was a large projector screen which we watched archived footage. When we got back to the main Kanchanabury road going down to the bridge it was one big get together, beers where flowing, tables full of food and lots of the senior Australian soldiers dressed so smart with there medals, friends meeting friends it was great. Cheers and thanks.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

That must have been amazing visiting on Anzac. I'm not sure I would keep myself together. Thank you mate.

Excellent video Wayne thank you 🙏🙏🙏it's a travesty that the super powers of the world are still fighting wars today they haven't learnt A thing, Greed $$$ and power over human beings, living peaceful lives. Love and peace brother

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael. That's true mate, nothings really changed.

@kathyhirsch379

3 ай бұрын

Spot on look how many people dying from the world wide shut just from my family one died one injured and nobody can do nothing about it

One cannot fathom thousands of young men, most in their early 20's, being worked to death. Perhaps it is best that we cannot comprehend such a thing. RIP to all these brave young lads, who never had a chance to grow up.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Well said Dan, mate 🙏

Very Moved to see the living memorial to all lives lost Wayne I hope we never Forget these men!

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Agreed Paul. Thanks.

You've told the story superbly Wayne. I was there last year. It's a very moving place. A must do if your travelling Thailand

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it's a must do. I'm so glad I came here.

The men who worked there and survived must surely had recurring nightmares about that place for the rest of their lives 😢 . Excellent vlog thanks. 🙏

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Yes, for sure mate. I'll be having a few just from visiting. It must have been horrific. Thanks.

@kathyhirsch379

3 ай бұрын

So as the Jewish people who survived hitler my father inlow was abble to sit in the aftrnoon for hours not noticing how much time escaping from him he would never talk about how he lust his grandfather and father. And now we are in the bigest "war "of all the 20-21-22 Its keep repeting its just getting biger and more money 💰

Lest we forget. I served in the military and will never forget the sacrifices made. Well done Wayne had a tear in my eye I must admit very touching

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Yes, it was a very hard day.

Very emotional and respectful video. Guessing you are now glad you chose the diversion to your travels to visit this city. Not your usual upbeat content, but so necessary to visit tragic sites like this to make you think about horrific events in history. This place, like Cambodias Killing Fields and Auschwitz left me walking away a different person. Everybody that can, should visit these places to get a perspective of how ugly the world can often get. Excellent video, Wayne.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate. Yes, I'm so glad I came to Kanchanaburi. I didn't have any plans to come here. It sure is a ugly world man. I will remember this video forever.

The Buddha speaks of Greed Hatred and Delusion its all there at the Hellfire Pass, the human tragedy of War, may we eventually learn ... That was beautifully filmed Wayne

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jeff 🙏🙏

My favourite vlog from u thus far Wayne. Thank u for taking me through this tribute through your camera. I did not have the privilege of visiting this place during my stopover in kanchanaburi due to time constraint (was on a motorbike and got rained on 3 separate occasions throughout the day). I ate at the same petrol station too but patronised the shop on the left instead, very decent pad Krapao.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Hope you can visit The Hellfire pass one day.

Thanks Wayne. I shall visit soon and pay my respects. Keep up the good content fella 👍

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you John 🙏

My art teacher at my school in london from 71 to 76 was one of those brave men. His name was mr Warren and he was all bent over on his back. Must have been from having to carry heavy loads. He was also in Singapore and did some famous paintings in a cave to cheer up the other prisoners. There is a book about him. Rip Stanley Warren a lovely kind man

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing that story 🙏. RIP Stanley 😞

That must have tore deep into your heart walking through Hell fire pass knowing that not every one survived that ordeal. I can't even begin to imagine how it must have been for those poor souls. Even now looking at your Vlog I can't help myself from crying

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

It was a very tough day, one I'll always remember.

Amazing vlog mate I am British born and bred this vlog bought a tear to my eyes the suffering those guys went through was unexplainable it got me very emotional it was so sad and you are an amazing guy for doing this thanks so much Wayne it's opened my eyes to the pain and suffering they felt god rest there souls thanks again mate

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Richard 🙏

Thanks for your video very moving. My grandmothers brother is buried here served in royal artillery. My father visited his grave many years ago.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy. Yes, this was a very tough day. I'll always remember this vlog.

G'day Wayne on both trips to Hellfire pass i teared up...just such an emotional place. Watching your vlog made me tear up again. Thanks for the Vlog mate. Cheers Steve

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, it was a very emotional day, one I'll never forget.

Wayne great vlog we must never forget the sacrifices people made to ensure our freedom, keep up the great work I will certainly be visiting Kanchanaburi on my next visit to Thailand

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you mate. Well said 🙏🙏

Wayne thank your for well precious and presented walk around , bbc couldn’t do that any better with feelings thanks 👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😢

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Stanley, much appreciated.

I was in Kanchanaburi in February this year, I was in the hotel right beside the bridge , the bridge is original, although it was bombed by the allies and 2 of the support was blown up but later replaced, the other original wooden bridge is a few hundred metres away situated at the museum, the so called prisoner of war camp is false, I was talking to one of the tourist police and Australian who has lived there a while who informed me that the camp is false and the real camp is situated a few miles away near the military cemetery. Kanchanaburi is such a beautiful place and a must to visit and remember the sacrifices of those who were there.

@WalkAboutWayne

Ай бұрын

That's right, you can still see the bomb damage on the bridge Pilars. Yep, the camp is fake and used as a bar area in the past, which I didn't agree with. Kanchanaburi is a special place. I met the Australian guard also 👍

Much respect to you mate 👌🙏 very emotional location in our history, you covered it perfectly 🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you mate 🙏

Thank you Wayne should been very Proud man .

Very sad. I'm speechless. Beautifully presented Wayne. Thankyou 🤩

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate.

Bravo Wayne. Hope you are proud of making such a brilliant video.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, it's the least I could do. I wish I could have done better.

Thank you 🙏 Wayne , Amazing history and RIP to all the Fallen Heroes 🙌🫶

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin, very emotional day.

Thanks for the tour Wayne it was very surreal.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks for sharing this Vlog Wayne. Lot of history there in that town eh. It brings things into perspective I think especially in this modern age we live in. I can say I have never really had any real struggles in life, it's been pretty good too be honest. We forget about what hardship others had in the past an it's essential that we allways remember

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Yes, so much history here, I can feel it all around. It's a town at peace though. I will be sad to leave, but I must move on soon. Lest we forget mate 🙏

Sad place Wayne, good video though - i just wanted to add a bit of positive info. There was a Aussie Doctor/Surgeon by the name of Ernest Edward Dunlop (Nick named "Weary" ) who looked after 1,000 POW's with a few other doctors in the Prison camp , he often put himself between a prisoner and the Japanese that were going to Bayonet the Pow, he wrote a book " The War Diaries Of Weary Dunlop" Java And The Burma - Thailand Railway 1942-1945, he was a Tough man played Rugby and was a Champion Boxer who stood 6'4"., He must have saved dozens of mens lives, he was Knighted for his brave work but not until 1969. i remember a Lady who was his secretary saying that Weary didn't Bill/Charge ex serviceman who came for a Consultation. He had a big Heart.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! I've been watching documentaries about that Doctor, some great stuff about him online. I rewatched the film also, he's like the go-between in that also. I will have to look out for the book. Great info mate, thanks for sharing.

The last time I was there I had a surreal experience. Where the black memorial stone is parts of the surrounding forest was on fire and deep in the valley miles away I could clearly hear a monk chanting, Yes it certainly does get to you, once more in Kanchanaburi district I was in tears ...

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Wow, yes that must have been a surreal feeling. Thank you.

Wow! Wayne thank you. I am visiting Hellfire Pass on the 21st June 24. I will be bringing a British Legion Wreath and thanks to you, I now know where to lay it. You held yourself together very well. As for the jokers and laughters, I wouldn't be able to keep quiet so well done and thank you again. Ian

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, it was a tough one to film. Great that you'll be laying a Wreath mate 🙏. I must add, they wasn't laughing about the Hellfire Pass, but walking around in general laughing and Joking. But still not the place to do it. Thanks Ian.

As an Australian who was at Hellfire Pass this passed January24 this vlog has brought back so many emotions and sitting here at midnight in the comfort of my home and watching this I now once again have tears running down my cheeks.....As I walked along the same path in January and reaching the cutting I tried to imagine what it must have been like for those prisoners it was truly a solemn moment....If there is a "Hell on Earth " than at that time this was surely it for all those that were on this railway construction line....May God bless them all....RIP...........This vlog was amazing thankyou Wayne for bringing this to us..Keep up the great work and enjoy the rest of your travels stay safe mate.🙏🙂

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comment John, it was a hard video to film.

Still gathering my thoughts after watching this. So moving, traumatic at times with the reality of what happened there… in the not so distant past too. 100% respect to you Wayne for your coverage of that. Thanks for sharing. Take care and all the best mate.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, mate. It was a tough one to film.

Yes Wayne,you done something today that is right up there in the most ever respectful things to do list.Very,very grateful and thankyou so much for sharing.Lest we forget all our brothers and Thai friends.I just cant stop wondering.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly 🙏

Kanchanaburi is my favourite province in Thailand. I visited Hell fire Pass ..it was very humbling. Your video was heartbreaking 💔..You paid massive respect to the fallen heroes..God bless them 🙏❤

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Derek. Kanchanaburi is a very special place.

Well done Wayne one of your best Vlogs. Very respectfully done 🙏🙏🙏

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Your best yet man, stomping video, as for holding it together, nah, I let loose buddy, Out of respect to all, terrible things happened, god bless them all,

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy! 🙏

Awsome tribute to all that suffered mate Visited Hellfire pass 15 years ago. Hard to explain the atmosphere there . The hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you can definitely feel the presence of the fallen.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate. Yes, it's a strange atmosphere and one I'll never forget.

I was there 2 weeks ago mate, very emotional, people should know what our troops, all troops went through # respect

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Very emotional day Norman, one I'll never forget. Thanks.

You're too humble, you're not just a small KZreadr, you're world famous, mate.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Mark mate. I don't know about that buddy, but I'm happy with my channel and all you guys,

Wayne. I really think you showed this one with great feeling and respect. What a privilege to be there and show that respect in your own way. I enjoy watching your trips. This one was exceptionally well presented. Thank you Lest we forget.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Graeme. Lest we forget 🙏

great job wayne you show a lot of respect to the fallen soilders i was there 5 weeks ago to lay some poppys and pay my respect its a very emotional place god bless you

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael. It was a very sad day, one I'll never forget.

Hard to know that the same species that is capable of immense charity is also capable of incomprehensible cruelty.😢

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

Great video of a special place - thanks Wayne!

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks Wayne!😢❤

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you too Paul 🙏

Thanks Wayne for an amazing walkabout. The currency of human life used to complete this project is unimaginable. I wonder if those responsible were held to account or not ? The terrain beyond the memorial seems too steep for a railway . Can’t See how a train could get through. The rocks cry out with the voices of those who perished . Heavy atmosphere. The place demands respect and flippant behaviour not appropriate.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. It was a very sad day. I was reading that some were accounted for. The pass does seem very narrow, I guess it's just enough room for a train to pass. Thanks.

Very sad what those Lads were put through 🙏🏻

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

It's hard to even imagine 🙏😢

Respect to you and the way you presented this - it’s a special place . I’m glad you went and showed everyone, I know it’s a sad & tragic place but I will always remember it as a highlight of Thailand 🙏🙏🙏

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Ant! Yes, this one will stay with me forever. I've put a copy of this video on another hard drive for safe keeping.

Thank you Wayne. One of the best vlogs I have ever seen, it should get an award. God bless you

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael 🙏

Thanks for sharing Wayne You captured the shots and scene very well but you also captured the mood Thanks mate Im not crying ,you're crying

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin 🙏

Good ones 😂 my friend I going to check out that area when I come back . 🎉 cheers

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. It's well worth visiting.

Without doubt the best vlog you've ever done Wayne, very moving. Respect 🙏 Having been there myself, your video bought all the feeling & emotion back to me x

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. It was a hard one to film. 🙏

Very touching, one of your best vlogs. Thank you 🙏🏻

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, it's the one that means the most 👍

This is well done, Wayne..its choking me up. I'm going to have to visit when i go back this year. Nice one fella🙏🏻

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, it was a hard one to film. 🙏

Much appreciated.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

just subscribed to your channel...fantastic tribute mate...bought tears to my eyes, I went there ten odd yrs ago and it had the same effect then...bravo

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate. 🙏🙏

Nice one Wayne.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Mike 🙏

A haunting glimpse of our somber past. Sad to think we will never have a great want of such exhibitions because of something innate within us all.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

David 🙏🙏🙏

Another nice one. ❤

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Good one again👏

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate.

A very moving vlog Wayne, really thought provoking. Wonderfully filmed, it actually moved me to tears. You're a good man Wayne. A good man. I'm moving to Thailand this year and will Definitely be visiting these sites and places you have shone a light on over last few videos. Many thanks

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jack, it was very hard filming it also. This vlog means the most to me.

Excellent mate, very well put together 👏

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark.

@markdumbrell2618

3 ай бұрын

@@WalkAboutWayne one of your best , I’ve loved the Kanchannaburi series. 👏👏

Thanks Wayne so much my great uncle and other members fought for Our country never forget them and all the romany gipsys that went to war for the uk and the Burmese 🇲🇲 the Europeans and many others we remember all of them thank God for them Wayne

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Robert 🙏

Thank you

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Scot 🙏

Best series of vlogs you’ve ever done. Totally agree jokes, vest tops and short shorts, should be left at the car park. Lest we forget❤️💔

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is the vlog that I will never forget. Yes, I think fun and games should be left until later.

Respect Man 🙏 Respect 🙏

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Respect buddy 🙏

Thank you wayne

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Massive respect for taking us there my Grandad was a POW at Hellfire Pass he was one of the lucky ones who made it home safely thanks Wayne so such a sad place RIP to all who sadly we lost 😢

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! And thanks for sharing that story about your Grandad. It's crazy how the world is right.

There's a campsite nearby called Hin Tok where the POWs stayed and alot sadly passed away there. RIP

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Fantastic mate 😢

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank You 🙏

Top video Wayne,well done 👏

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Really interesting vlog thank you

@WalkAboutWayne

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ll always remember this vlog.

that was good .

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Very emotional vlog Wayne 😂

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🥲

Well done mate, very respectful.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul 🙏🙏

Very touching tribute ❤❤

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏

Awesome vlog mate , been to Hell fire past a few times highly recommended. It’s a shame they cut down the tree which stood in the middle of the hell fire past , that said awesome job mate

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Thank you mate 🙏

❤

@WalkAboutWayne

2 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Wayne...Someone asked..."What if everyone in rhe world refused to die for their country?" ( Or for the one percent). Don't know. But reminded me of the old star trek show where the advanced aliens made all weapons to scorching hot to handle. Both adversaries agreed that this was a outrage. They had a right to kilk each other.

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Interesting 🤔

An omelete is 'Kai-Jee-ow' and with rice is kai-jee-ow khao suai. I like it for breakfast.

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Yep 👍 knew that years ago. I have it nearly every day.

@leetimcke7963

4 ай бұрын

Very touching tribute ❤

Looks really narrow as if a train couldnt fit through, but maybe it's just the camera

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

Probably the camera mate. I wouldn't say there was much room either side though, once the train was going through.

My bet is we will have a similar situation when North Korea is liberated

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

I hope not 😒

Not as worse as the changi beach massacre or saint join island but more on the cruelest and gut wrenching level 😅

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

Death is Death

'promosm' 👌

@WalkAboutWayne

3 ай бұрын

"Whatever prmosm means - if that's good, I'm that" - Muhammad Ali

You learn, i learn and when u open up a contry for learning about the world ,they still think to invaid a contry in 2022 is what the right ting to do, and 100 mill idiots are agree , say it all🤑

@WalkAboutWayne

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏