Opium Tower, The Golden Triangle Park

The Golden Triangle is more than a place where Thailand, Lao and Myanmar meet; Sob Ruak River also converges here with the Khong River on its journey through three countries. For many, the mention of the Golden Triangle evokes scenes of poppy fields, the highlanders, the sky-piercing Nang Nawn mountain top, the Khong River and the mixed deciduous forests.

The Doi Tung Development Project in Chiang Rai Province was conceived by the late Princess Mother in 1988 in an attempt to revive and rehabilitate the livelihood of the natives in the mountainous Nang Nawn neighborhood, then engaged in the plantation of poppies and opium addiction; the royal project now houses the Opium Tower, the Golden Triangle.

Set in a property of over 100 acres of land, the Opium Tower in the surrounding of a beautiful garden is some 10 kilometers from Chiang Saen District. It houses an exhibition center where visitors can learn about the history and background of poppy plantation, once a legal enterprise that contributed to widespread opium addiction. It also serves as an information center for researches and continuing study on opium, its diverse extracts and a wide variety of drugs. Visitors will find the exhibition ideal for exploration, thanks to the tactfully arranged displays.

The Opium Tower, The Golden Triangle, is opened Thursday – Sunday from 10am – 03.30pm. Admissions are Baht 200 for local visitors and Baht 300 for foreign visitors. Senior citizens over 60 years old and 13 – 18-year-old young people pay a 50-Baht entrance fee whereas admission is free for children under 12 years old. For more information, contact the Opium Tower, the Golden Triangle Park, at (053) 652-151 and Doi Tung Development Project at (053) 767015 – 6 extensions 230 – 1.

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