Golden Triangle in Asia

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The Golden Triangle is a large, mountainous region of approximately 200,000 km² in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos, …

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Mar 2, 2025
Golden Triangle is an (in)famous place I was looking forward visiting. However, once there you realize there's nothing much to do here, apart the feeling you're in downtown of Opium trade where 3 cou…Full review by BrakiWorldTraveler
Feb 23, 2025
While the Golden Triangle is an (in)famous place on a worldwide scale and I must admit I was looking forward visiting it, once there you realize there's nothing much to do here. The House of Opium mu…Full review by BrakiWorldTraveler
Feb 14, 2025
The temple was just so-so as compared to others in Thailand. Nothing to shout about the river boat ride. The economic zone has become unrecognisable with lots of high rise buildings. Not many shopper…Full review by KelvinPg

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Please help me I want to go to thailand last week of this month ....what about weather condition of thailand at this month
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Its monsoon season in Thailand. Be prepared for heavy shower, may not be the best time for sunny beach holiday. The rates will be lower. In small towns, many small resorts close down …
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Its monsoon season in Thailand. Be prepared for heavy shower, may not be the best time for sunny beach holiday. The rates will be lower. In small towns, many small resorts close down and boat transfers reduced. But Bangkok, Pattaya, phuket and other big cities will have tourists.
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We are interested in visiting the Lao island of Donsao by taking the boat across from the Thai border. I read somewhere …
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We are interested in visiting the Lao island of Donsao by taking the boat across from the Thai border. I read somewhere that you had to leave your passport somewhere before you entered Laos. Is this true or do I get to hold on to my passport? Thanks!
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yes they collect and return once you come back from the trip
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Hello, How much does it cost for a boat ride for 4 people ? And how long will the boat ride be?
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around 1000 bhatt. but go as group so it becomes cheaper. you can get down in laos for a shopping
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Do we need to apply for a visa before travel to golden triangle
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I agree and confirm with the comments made by previous contributors.
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Sounds pretty forgettable and am wondering why so many make the trip.
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have been here a few times its amazing, take a boat ride to Laos, climb the hill behind the hall of opium at the top not only is there brilliant views but a very very very old temple its …
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have been here a few times its amazing, take a boat ride to Laos, climb the hill behind the hall of opium at the top not only is there brilliant views but a very very very old temple its quite unique
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