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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 6:27 pm
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Originally Posted by donlind
An easy day trip takes you into the heart of the Golden Triangle and, depending on the political situaiton, you can make a quick jog across the Myanmar border to Mae Sae, an interesting trading town. Back in Thailand, you can visit the remote headquarters of the legendary drug lord, Khun Sa.
Couple questions; anyone have any good suggestions for putting together/getting a tour or guide for a day trip to Burma from Chiang Rai?

You mention Mae Sae, is that not in Thailand however? I can only find day trips that mention hitting that town on the Thai side and without a border crossing.
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