Ban Sop Ruak

Several monuments have been constructed to mark this spot, including a border reference pillar, arches, photography lookout points and signboards.

Jetties for boats for Mekong River tours are also located nearby, while cafes, restaurants, hotels line Ban Sop Ruak's main road.

The huge museum, owned by a Thai Royal Family foundation, gives a historical account of poppy growing and opium as well as other drug production in an interesting display.

[3] A smaller private-owned House of Opium is located in the center of Ban Sop Ruak about 100 metres south of the Golden Triangle Monument.

Besides Phra Chiang Saen Si Phaendin, other temples in Ban Sop Ruak are the Wat Sop Ruak and Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao [th] which is located on top of a hill with a lookout over the Mekong River-Ruak River confluence.