This delightful tiny town by the Mekong must surely be one of the hidden gems of Thailand. Upon my visit there just before New Years Eve 2009, there were many tourists there but these were Bangkokians, not foreigners. They clearly know a good thing. Chiang Khan town is between Loei and Nong Khai in the North East of the country, situated on the banks of the Mekong River with Laos peering its welcoming head over. As soon as you arrive, you will find the main street in...

