Chiang Khan is one of eight districts in Loei province, a quite district located in the upper northeastern region of Thailand. Standing by the Mekong River and opposite the Saiya Buri region of Laos, the town – which celebrated its centennial in year 2009 – was once a hectic trade route. It is now gaining recognition as a tourist destination thanks to its vintage shops, architecture, culture and generous local population. With a population of 59,702 and covering an area of 862 square km, Chiang Khan is 579km away from Bangkok approximately seven hours drive. Photos by Peerawat Jariyasombat & Bangkok Post. Story by Anchalee Kongrut.
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