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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As part of the annual maintenance closure in May 2026, Hellfire Pass ground staff participated in arborist training to refresh and strengthen their knowledge and skills in the care and management of large trees.

Located in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, the Hellfire Pass complex is surrounded by dense forest and mature trees. Regular tree maintenance, including trimming and the removal of dead or hazardous branches, is essential to maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors while preserving the natural beauty of the site.

The training provided staff with practical instruction in the use of climbing and rigging equipment, safe working practices at height, and the fundamentals of tree biology and health. Participants also learned techniques for assessing tree conditions and carrying out maintenance work that supports both safety and long-term landscape management.

The refresher training helps ensure that members of the Centre’s arborist team maintain their skills and confidence, enabling them to carry out tree maintenance safely, effectively, and in accordance with best practices. Such training plays an important role in supporting the ongoing care of the Hellfire Pass grounds and ensuring the site remains safe and welcoming for all visitors.

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Bangkok, Thailand

Hellfire Pass staff taking arborist training