hill tribes

Opium For the Masses

The Golden Triangle is an area in Southeast Asia that incorporates the border region of four countries – Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. It is one of the world’s largest producers of opium – Myanmar being the second largest producer next to Afghanistan worldwide. The Golden Triangle is a mountainous region covering 367,000 square miles […]

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Ethnic Minority Hill Tribes

Northern Thailand is home to several distinct groups of ethnic minorities, often referred to as hill tribes.  There are seven main hill tribe groups: Karen, Lahu, Hmong, Lisu, Akha, Mien, and Padaung.  Within each of these groupings there are sub-groups that further divide the tribes.  Each tribe has its own culture, spirituality, language and style […]

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