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CHIANG KHAN

The town called Chiang Khan is located 150 kilometers west of Nongkhai. Chiang Khan is located on the Mekong river and is far from tourist popular destinations.

Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan is well known for its "KAENG KHUT KHU" rapids.
Chiang khan
The "KUT KUT" rapids are more impressive during the rainy season when the mekong is at its peak level. Immersed in and smoothed by the rushing water for countless years, the rocks produce multi-colored scenes of unique beauty.
Chiang Khan
Chiang khan
Chiang Khan
For temples amateurs, Chiang Khan temples have an unique architecture with Laotian roofs. Such architecture can be found in Luang Prabang in Laos.
Chiang khan
Some temples in Chiang Khan contain beautiful old Thai typical houses.
Chiang Khan
Chiang khan
Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan is a calm town. It has beautiful temples. For people searching for real insertion in Thai culture and society far the glittering South, it is the right place. Chiang Khan is part of Loei province, famous for its natural parks.
Chiang khan
Such roofs reminds of Laotian roofs in Vientiane. Laos is just in front of Chiang Khan. The Mekong is the natural border between Laos and Thailand. During the hot and dry season, the Mekong level can be very low. In some locations, it is even possible to cross the river and go from Thailand to Laos by walking on sand islets.
Chiang Khan
Chiang khan


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