is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mae Khong
opposite Muang Huai of Laos. lt is about 115 kilometres
from the provincial seat, or some 55 kilometres from Chiang
Saen on Highway No. 1129 to the east. Chiang Khong is noted
as the place where Pla Buk, the giant catfish, are caught.
The fishing season is from mid-January to May. The Chiang
Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed this
largest fresh-water fish in the world. Fingerlings bred
here have been released in several rivers. Sight-seeing
trips by boat are available to view the scenery and life
along the Mae Khong. A stop can be made at Ban Hat Bai,
a Thai lu community noted for making beautiful local material.
To crossover the Muang Huai Sai in Laos, contact the immigration
office at Chiang Khong.
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