Destination: the Golden Triangle and the Hall of Opium

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The Golden Triangle presents the unusual opportunity to see two other countries from a single point. The Mekong River serves as the boundary between Thailand and Laos (to the east), while the curvy Ruak / Ruek stream serves at the boundary between Thailand and Myanmar (to the north). If you liken this triangle to a Y, Thailand controls the left sid...