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...Chiang
Rai Info
Chiang
Khong District
Chiang
Khong is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mekong
River opposite Huaixai, Lao PDR. It is about 115 kilometers from
the provincial seat, or approximately 55 kilometers to the east
of Chiang Saen on Highway No. 1129. Chiang Khong is noted as the
place where Pla Buk, giant catfish, is cultivated. The Chiang Khong
Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed Pla Buk, the largest
fresh water fish in the world and fingerlings bred here have been
released in several rivers. It should be noted that the fishing
season is from mid-January to May.
 Sightseeing
trips by boat are available to view the scenery and life styles
along the Mekong River. An additional attraction is a visit to Ban
Hat Bai, a Thai Lu community noted for making beautiful local fabrics.
To cross over to Huaixai town in Lao PDR, contact the immigration
office or tour agencies at Chiang Khong.
Baan
Haad Klai
Marks the Chiang Khong area where the freshwater plabuek catfish,
which can attain lengths of 2.5 meters and weights of 300 kilogram,
are caught between April 18 and early June each year.
Baan
Haad Bai
25 kilometers along the Chiang Saen - Chiang Khong raod, this Thai
Lue community is best known for its hand woven cotton.
District
: Amphoe
Mueang Chiang Rai | Mae
Chan | Chiang
Khong | Chiang
Saen
Mae Fah Luang |
Mae Sai | Phan
| Thoeng |
Wiang Chiang Rung
| Wiang Kaen
| Wiang Pa Pao
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