Golden Triangle
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/22/04
From the Golden Triangle, you can take a 2 hour boat ride which includes a short stop at a Laos village. Laos visa is issued on the spot at a cost of Baht 20. The Loatian stop provides a good photo opportunity of a small Laos village.
From the Golden Triangle, you should also visit the border with Mynamar, which is the Northernmost point of Thailand. It is a short bus ride from the Golden Triangle. It is a busy border crossing and there are numerous market stalls for one to browse to your heart's delight.