Opium is contradictory. Some say it renders benefits, while others say it kills man. Many agree on the universal truth about the negatives of over indulgence that can turn the even the mild and useful elements to fiercely threatening ones. The Hall of Opium is one that takes you through the horrors of the addictions that can claim lives and paralyze the soul. A visit to this place of significance can be arranged while you are staying at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort one of the leading Chiang Rai hotels to gain a comprehensive understanding into the history and story behind opium.
Resulting from the efforts of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, the Hall of Opium speaks volumes of the history of opium as well as disseminating information on the negative impacts of illegal drugs while also housing an information center where research and education material on the subject are available. Those who are interested in studying the effects of this drug on man and his mind will find ample space to find education here.
The 137 meter entrance tunnel through which one enters the Hall of Opium gives vivid depictions that the usage of opium and narcotics render to those who try out their destructive impact when taken in substantial doses. In the lobby you will find information on the two main reasons that many visit this place of service and education, the opium poppy and its products as well as the drug production in the Golden Triangle which has been a cause for national concern for years. Substantial information will be yours while you navigate the expansive space of the museum and you certainly will be enlightened by the descriptions and depictions given in this place. Facts are also presented on the Opium Wars that tore up the lands in times past as well as the legal production of opium in selected parts of the land.
As you step out of the museum, you will inevitably have gained an understanding of the gravity of the subject and perhaps strive to raise your voice against the devastating usage of illegal drugs.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.