Hellfire Pass awarded 2025 Travelors’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor

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The Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre is named a recipient of the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, an honor based on consistently positive feedback from visitors. This recognition reflects the meaningful experiences shared by those who have visited the site throughout the year. 

Tripadvisor, one of the world’s leading travel guidance platforms, presents the award to establishments that regularly receive high ratings and place in the top 10% of listings worldwide. With over 12.46 million businesses on the platform and more than 31 million reviews from travelers, this distinction is both humbling and encouraging.

Visitors to the Centre often speak of the emotional impact and historical significance of their time at Hellfire Pass. Many have also highlighted the Anzac Day Dawn Service, describing it as a powerful and respectful tribute. One reviewer wrote, “Hellfire Pass should be on anyone’s bucket list who have served, along with Gallipoli and France,” reflecting the profound connection many feel with the site.

Another visitor from the United States shared, “A very eye-opening and emotional experience. Highly recommended!”—one of many heartfelt reflections that have contributed to this recognition.

The Centre has been grateful to receive the Travelers’ Choice Award annually since 2012. This continued acknowledgement is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the significance of preserving the memory of those who served along the Burma-Thai Railway.

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Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre | Hellfire Pass awarded 2025 Travelors’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor
Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre | Hellfire Pass awarded 2025 Travelors’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor

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Australian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand, Mr Pablo Kang, recently visited the Centre to meet his staff and gain overview of the Centre’s commemorative mission and daily operations.

VDO source: Australian Embassy Bangkok

The visit was welcomed by the Centre’s Manager, Mick Clarke OAM, who provided a guided tour and an overview of the Centre’s day-to-day operations, including visitor services, staff responsibilities, operational priorities, and the ongoing support and commitment by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

As part of the visit, the Ambassador also laid a wreath at the Hellfire Pass Memorial in remembrance of all those who endured hardship and lost their lives during the construction of the Burma–Thailand Railway during the Second World War.

Following the tour, staff gathered for morning tea, providing an opportunity for the Ambassador-Designate to meet the entire team in an informal setting. The occasion allowed staff to introduce themselves, discuss their roles, and share their commitment to the Centre’s work.

The visit was a valuable opportunity to strengthen the close relationship between the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. It also reaffirmed the shared commitment to preserving the legacy of Hellfire Pass and ensuring that the stories of those who suffered here continue to be remembered by future generations.

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Bangkok, Thailand

Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre | Hellfire Pass awarded 2025 Travelors’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor

20 Jul 2026    •    1 min