Nam Tok Than Thong


Nam Tok Than Thong, 11km east of Sangkhom, is a wide short drop with a swimmable pool at the bottom, although it dries up by around March. A short nature trail takes you down by the Mekong. Than Thong is near the highway and can be rather crowded on weekends and holidays.


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