Le triangle D'or

In January 2010, three friends flew from Mai Sai, in the far north of Thailand into the infamous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. This is Chiang Rai province's most popular attraction, luring thousands of visitors annually. This notorious area, located approximately nine kilometres from the historic town of Chiang Saen, is bolstered by its history and the surrounding towns. It's riverfront position at the confluence of the Mekhong and Ruak rivers lends it a unique appeal.

Located near the Northern-most point of Thailand - The Golden Triangle was once the centre of all opium poppy growing in the country, and actually refers to a large area of the three bordering countries. However, the point of actual convergence of these borders is what most people now call the Golden Triangle. Here, the illicit crops have long since been replaced, and today the roads are flanked by countless small restaurants and vendor's souvenir stalls along the banks of the Mekhong river.

The historic 60km flight was made in the afternoon, in decreasing thermic conditions. The camera operator had an engine out at 150 ft. and subsequent re-start above the sand island.

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• paramotor thailand
• Mathiew Ruannet
• Emilia Plak
• Andrew Shepherd
• Myanmar
• Laos
• PPG
• adventure
• Emergency
• landing
• flying

[cloudsuck]

Looks like plenty of on terrain air time Andrew! NICE!

[daglocks]

Thanks Cloudsuck

[cuteshadow000]

do u need persmission to fly there ??

[zozoloizo]

Jaloux je suis

[paramotortimes]

Great video. Thanks for uploading

[mathieurouanet]

That was a nice flight!

Thanks Andrew to have been our guide on this one! ;)

[JackClarkTube]

Very nice! Happy New Year.

[pjenni12]

Fantastic video Andrew.