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All Thailand Tambon Pong Ngam

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tambon Pong Ngam

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tambon Pong Ngam, Thailand

Updated May 17, 2019

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Mythical canaries adorning the ceremonial hall.

Tambon Pong Ngam, Thailand

Wat Tham Pla

A Buddhist shrine in a cave protected by macaques next to dark passages lined with creepy paintings.
Doi Tung trenches.

Tambon Pong Ngam, Thailand

Doi Tung Trenches

The Thai Army has dug deep trenches along the Thai/Myanmar border to prevent drug smuggling.
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House of Opium

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House of Opium

A small museum in the Golden Triangle tells the story of the opium drug trade that gripped Northern Thailand.
13 miles from Tambon Pong Ngam

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Baan Dam (Black House)

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.
23 miles from Tambon Pong Ngam
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