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produced and more importantly the
aforementioned campaigns that have
been run to substitute the crop. The
beauty of it is not only the optimum
multimedia technology that it boasts of,
but the clarity with which it explains
everything: the Hall of Opium explains
in great uncensored detail the roles that
opium has had in Thailand, including the
once high burden to its society and other
more curious facts such as the C.I.A.’s
exploits in the matter.

In general, Chiang Rai is a province
of absolutely marvellous identity and
it exudes this at every step of your way
around the province. Be it to go and
witness the marvels of its history or to
opt for tourism that doesn’t centre itself
on beaches, coconuts and the “easy life”,
Chiang Rai is a destination that everyone
should visit if granted a chance.

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