Government & Economy

Administratively, Kanchanaburi province is divided into 11 amphoes and two king amphoes (districts):

Farming provides a livelihood for most of the people of Kanchanaburi. The principal crops in this fertile province are sugar cane, maize, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), wheat and cotton. Tourism is an important source of income for the province, both from foreign visitors and Thais. The province's war-time history and rich natural resources provide the principal attractions.

Kanchanaburi and Tak, the neighboring province to the north, are both important sources of minerals, ores and gemstones. Kanchanaburi's gem-mining activities are concentrated at Bo Phloi, around 50 km north of the provincial seat. Gems produced and sold in the area include sapphire, amethyst and topaz.

Cross-border trading with Myanmar, particularly in timber products and gems, constitutes another source of earnings for many people.

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