South of Khong Jiam, at the end of Rte 217, is the small trading town of Chong Mek on the Thai–Lao border, the only place in Thailand where faràng can cross into Laos by land (that is, you don’t have to cross the Mekong). The southern Lao capital of Pakse
Thai travellers come to Chong Mek to browse through cheap goods from China, Vietnam and Laos. Foreign visitors won’t find much of interest to purchase here, unless they’re in the market for toiletries (from China), camouflage clothing (from Vietnam) or CD
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