Laos Southeast Asia Tour

Border Thailand to Laos: Crossing the border between northern Thailand and Laos by boat on the Mekong River

This border crossing between Thailand and Laos is a little different from other border crossings, as this time the boat, the slowboat, is waiting for us on the other side of the border. In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about crossing the Hiang Khong – Huay Xai border in Laos, as well as my 2-day slowboat experience on the Mekong.