Museum on Thai-Burma Railway opens

Museum on Thai-Burma Railway opens

Photo taken Jan. 4, 2016, in the eastern Myanmar city of Thanbyuzayat shows a newly opened museum on the Thai-Burma Railway, which was constructed by the Japanese military during World War II and is known for being depicted in a movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai." The state and local governments expect the facility to promote tourism there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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