Wiang Chiang Khong

Wiang Chiang Khong is a small town on the River in the northeast of Chiang Rai Province, , the central town of Chiang Khong District. It is the northernmost border crossing of the country into .
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  • Type: Locality with 14,500 residents
  • Description: subdistrict municipality in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai province, Thailand
  • Also known as: “Amphoe Chiang Khaung”, “Amphoe Chiang Khong”, “Amphoe Jieng Khohng”, “Ban Hwei Sai”, “Ban Nai Wiang”, “Chieng Kaung”, “Chieng Kong”, “Jieng Khohng”, “Muang Jieng Khohng”, “Nai Wiang”, and “Xieng Khong”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ban Huoeisay Airport.

Aerodrome
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is an airport in , . Alternative spellings are Ban Houayxay Airport, Ban Houei Sai Airport and Ban Huay Xai Airport. is situated 3½ km east of Wiang Chiang Khong.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Huay Xai.

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is the capital of the province of Bokeo. It lies on the banks of the Mekong River, which forms the border to . For most tourists it is seen as a transport stop-over, which is a pity.

Wiang Chiang Khong

Latitude
20.26125° or 20° 15′ 41″ north
Longitude
100.40461° or 100° 24′ 17″ east
Population
14,500
Elevation
358 metres (1,175 feet)
Open location code
7PG27C63+GR
Geo­Names ID
1611197
Wiki­data ID
Q7998013
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Thai—“Wiang Chiang Khong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Chiang Khong”
  • Dutch: “Wiang Chiang Khong”
  • French: “Chiang Khong”
  • German: “Wiang Chiang Khong”
  • Russian: “Чиангкхонг”
  • Thai: “เชียงของ”
  • Thai: “ทต.เวียงเชียงของ”
  • Thai: “เทศบาลตำบลเวียงเชียงของ”

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