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Buck Pier

Buck Pier

is a permanent border checkpoint between Lao PDR and Thailand on the bank of the Mekong River. Views of Huai Sai, a town in Bo Kaeo Province, Lao PDR can be seen from here To cross the border, foreign visitors can apply for a visa from the Embassy or the Lao Immigration office (It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.). A river cruise service is available here. It takes visitors to Luang Prabang in Lao PDR and resumes to Thailand in Nong Khai For more information, contact the Chiang Khong Immigration office at Tel. 0 5379 1663, 0 5379 1332.