Golden Triangle Laos

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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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June in Bangkok sees weather that is almost identical to May. The sun usually shines for around 6 hours per day as temperatures rise to a sweltering 33°C. There is an …
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June in Bangkok sees weather that is almost identical to May. The sun usually shines for around 6 hours per day as temperatures rise to a sweltering 33°C. There is an expectation of around 180mm of rainfall this month as average temperatures generally settle between 26°C and 33°C.
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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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Its about a 1000 Baht per person and you need your passport if you want to get off . its cheaper if you join with others . the length of time depends on the boat your on
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Do we need to apply for a visa before travel to golden triangle
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Golden triangle is in Thailand, if you have Thai Visa you can go there. If you mean you wanna take boat trip to Laos. You don’t need visa for Laos. You show your passport and pay a …
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Golden triangle is in Thailand, if you have Thai Visa you can go there. If you mean you wanna take boat trip to Laos. You don’t need visa for Laos. You show your passport and pay a small fee to officers/staff at golden Triangle and take the boat to economic zone in Laos. It’s a small island with shops etc., not much to see but still it’s worth a visit.
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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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