Borikhamsay province - central Laos

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Vientiane - Laos

Borikhamsay borders with Vietnam in the north-east, and with Thailand over the Mekong river in the south

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Provinces | Borikhamsay

Borikhamsay province

Borikhamsay province location map The province is mountainous with lower hills sloping down to the Mekong river in the south. The capital Pakxan is located on the bank of Mekong river at the place where Nam San river flows into the Mekong.

In the past Pakxan served as a transit place for the road travellers, between the provinces in the north and south. The road no. 13 connecting Vientiane and Pakxan and to the south has been improved. Tourists are welcome to stay overnight and tour around in the province.

A scene on the road no. 8 It has borders with Thailand over the Mekong river, and with Vietnam in the north-east. Border check point with Vietnam at Nam Pao (highway no. 8; drive from Lak Sao) is open to international travellers. The boat crossing to and from Thailand is open only to the local Lao and Thai people.