Chong Mek (Thai: ช่องเม็ก) is a border town in the Isan region of Thailand. It is located in the Sirindhorn DistrictofUbon Ratchathani Province, about 90 kilometres (60 mi) east of Ubon Ratchathani. The town is the only land-based crossing open to most travellers from Thailand to Laos, the other such crossings being across the Mekong river.[1] Vang Tao is the settlement on the Lao side.
Chong Mek
ช่องเม็ก
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Thai border post at Chong Mek
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  Chong Mek Location in Thailand | |
| Coordinates: 15°7′59″N 105°28′1″E / 15.13306°N 105.46694°E / 15.13306; 105.46694 | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Ubon Ratchathani Province |
| District | Amphoe Sirindhorn |
| Area code | 45 |
The town has a busy market popular with Thai visitors, however its popularity has diminished since the opening of the bridgeatMukdahan in 2007.[2]
About 5 km (3 mi) west of Chong Mek is the large Sirindhorn Reservoir created by the construction of the Sirindhorn Dam in 1971.[1]
15°7′59″N 105°28′1″E / 15.13306°N 105.46694°E / 15.13306; 105.46694