House of Opium
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A small museum in the Golden Triangle tells the story of the opium drug trade that gripped Northern Thailand.

📜 Small museum in Sop Ruak, Thailand, dedicated to the history of opium.
🔍 Located right on the Golden Triangle, where Thai, Lao, and Myanmar borders converge. Founded by Patcharee Srimatyakul in 1990.

Why Go

📚 Learn about opium cultivation, trade, its impact on local hill tribes, and its history.
🖼️ See historical tools, artifacts, memorabilia, and poppy flowers used in opium production.
📸 Educational displays with old photographs.

Tips

⏳ Plan at least 1 hour for your visit.
🗺️ A larger 'Hall of Opium' museum is located in the hills nearby.

Cost

💰 Baht 50 per person, children free, includes souvenir postcard.

Hours

🕒 Daily 7 AM - 7 PM.

🅿️ Getting ThereAccessible by bus or private car, taxi service available from Chiang Saen.

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