Chiang Muan Mine

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Chiang Muan Mine Under the supervision of Banpu Public Company Limited, located in Ban Sa Sub-district, Chiang Muan District, Phayao Province, on a total area of ​​2,570 rai, has been in commercial coal production since 1996. The coal of the Chiang Muan Mine is coal. Lignite type low sulfur content.

 

Most of which are sold to domestic customers. both in the electricity business cement and pulp Many types of fossils have been excavated within the mine area. Most of the fossils found are the bones and teeth of the Triphodont Gomphothere.

 

Which is an ancient elephant with 4 tusks, crocodiles, fish, deer, pigs, orangutans, turtles, various types of mollusks and ancient plants. These fossils date from the Middle Myosin period, about 13-15 million years ago.

 

How to get there: the location of the Chiang Muan mine From Chiang Muan District, take Route 1091 heading towards Amphoe Pong. When you reach Ban Sa junction, turn left to go to Dok Kham Tai District. Follow Highway 1251 from this junction for about 3 kilometers on the right hand side is the viewpoint of the Chiang Muan mine.