Rivers of Thailand
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Basin Mekong

Mekong River

แม่น้ำโขง

An international river that rises on the Tibetan Plateau and flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It forms the Thai–Lao border in both northern and northeastern Thailand. It receives the Kok, Ing, Loei, Songkhram and Mun rivers before reaching the South China Sea.

Map of the Mekong RiverKhon KaenNakhon SawanUbon RatchathaniChiang MaiNakhon Ratchasima
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.
View on the 3D map

Key facts

Length shown on the map
about 1,595 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
outside Thailand
Flows into
Pai River
Basin
Mekong
Provinces (9)
Chiang Rai, Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Mae Hong Son

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Mekong River flow through?
The Mekong River flows through 9 provinces: Chiang Rai, Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani and Mae Hong Son.
How long is the Mekong River?
The part of the Mekong River shown on this map is about 1,595 km long, only part of its full length.
Which river does the Mekong River flow into?
The Mekong River flows into the Pai River.
What is the Mekong River called in Thai?
In Thai the Mekong River is แม่น้ำโขง.

Other rivers in the Mekong basin

Ing RiverKham RiverRuak RiverLoei RiverHueang RiverSongkhram RiverOon RiverKam River