Chong Mek Border Market
ตลาดช่องเม็ก
A border market at the Thailand–Laos crossing, selling Lao coffee, forest products and cheap goods. It is also the land crossing to Pakse in Laos.
Chong Mek lies about 40 km south of Khong Chiam in Sirindhorn District. It is the main land crossing from Ubon Ratchathani province to Pakse in Champasak Province, Laos. The border market beside the crossing is sizeable. It sells Lao coffee, herbs, wood carvings, bamboo weaving, Thai snacks and all kinds of cheap clothing and electrical goods. Thai and Lao traders mingle, which gives it a strong border atmosphere. Chinese passport holders travelling to Laos can obtain a visa on arrival on the Lao side; confirm the current policy on site. Pakse is about 1 hour away by road. The market usually runs from morning until evening and can be combined with Sirindhorn Dam and Kaeng Tana National Park on the same day.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kaeng Tana National Park
- Khong Chiam Two-Colored River
- Wat Tham Khuha Sawan
- Pha Taem National Park
- Sao Chaliang
- Soi Sawan Waterfall
- Saeng Chan Waterfall (Moonlight Waterfall)
- Thung Na Mueang Waterfall