Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, Thailand – 2003. We spent a couple of days in Chiang Rai and Chiang Saen and visited the Golden Triangle region in North East Thailand. We toured a couple of ancient temples and did a boat trip on the Mekong River into areas where it separates Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. We visited the village and market on DonSao Island, Laos
Wat Chedi Luang (spelt Jadeeloung on the sign) which is in Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen Chedi Luang
Buddha, Chedi Luang
Stupa, Chedi Luang
Golden Triangle Sign with Myanmar in the background
Map of Golden Triangle region
Myanmar as seen from Thailand. The large sand bar is an indication of how low the Mekong River was.
A Chinese freighter on the Mekong River
Fishing Village on Thailand side of the Mekong
DonSao Island Laos
The village and market on DonSao Island, Laos
Mekong River Laos
A fishing village on Thailand side of the Mekong
This is the boat we hired to see the river, Myanmar and Laos.
Mekong River Thailand
Paradise Casino, Myanmar
Paradise Casino, Myanmar
I suspect this is where the workers at the Paradise Casino live.
Bath and laundry time, Mekong River, Myanmar
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