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Hill-Tribe Museum
The Population and Community Development (PDA), a non-profit making organization, founded this museum and study center with the objective to preserve and display the ways of life of the six tribes: Akha (I-ko), Lahu (Musor), Mien ( Yao ), Karen, Lisu (Lisor) and Hmong (Maeo). A slide presentation of their settlement history in Thailand is available in 5 languages: Thai, English, Japanese, German and French. It also serves as a visitor center where tourists can obtain information about other tourist attractions in Chiang Rai.
Downstairs to the museum is located C&C Restaurant (Cabbages and Condoms) where contraceptive condoms are distributed free of charge as part of the program to help promote birth control and HIV prevention. The menu includes European, American and local Thai dishes at reasonable prices. Profits from the restaurant go to support the association.
The museum is open daily from 8.30 am . to 8.00 pm. Admission 20 baht. The restaurant opens 10.00 a.m.-1.00 pm .
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