Hall of Opium in Chiang Rai
A special museum in the Golden Triangle Park in Chiang Saen in the province of Chiang Rai is the Hall of Opium. Visitors to this museum take a walk through the long and varied history of opium.
Chiang Saen, history in the Golden Triangle
The historic city of Chiang Saen is located about 60 kilometers northeast of Chiang Rai on the Mekong. It is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. Chiang Saen was founded in 1328 by Saenphu, the grandson of King Menrai.
Historic Chiang Saen
One of the most important Thai places with a very rich historical background is undoubtedly Chiang Saen. Dating from 733 AD, this small place with a great past is a stone's throw from the famous Golden Triangle. Once, a very long time ago, an earthquake hit the place and it was completely wiped out.
Northern Thailand: Something for everyone
Lovers of adventure, culture or nature, everyone will find what they are looking for in the far north of Thailand. Get to know the beautiful nature full of bamboo forests, hot springs and waterfalls, visit picturesque villages of the hill tribes, enjoy an adventurous elephant ride or a relaxing boat trip and be surprised in interesting museums and ditto temples.
Mass arrest drug trafficking in Northern Thailand
The drug trade in the Golden Triangle seems to be booming lately. A police action against these activities resulted in 172 arrests in one day.
Hit a ball with elephants
You may have never heard of it, but on March 22, the annual “King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament” will be held. This is a polo match played with elephants. The sponsorship proceeds from this go to various charities in Thailand. The popular event will take place from March 22 – March 28 in Chiang Saen, a city in Thailand's northernmost region known as the Golden Triangle. This year it will be, once again…