Khong Chiam

Khong Chiam is an administrative district where the Mun River meets the Mekong River at Thailand's eastern edge. The area spreads across gentle rural landscapes on both sides of these major waterways.

The district received official status in 1959 and took its name from ancient references to places where large elephant herds gathered. This historical connection to the region's wildlife remains part of local identity.

Buddhist temples here maintain long-standing religious practices that shape daily life, while local craftspeople continue to make silk and woven baskets as they have for generations. These traditional skills remain visible in the work of artisans you can meet throughout the area.

You can reach this district by regular bus services departing from Ubon Ratchathani city, traveling through open countryside. The journey works best during the dry season when roads are in better condition.

Where the two rivers meet, you can see a striking natural sight: the waters flow side by side in noticeably different colors. This visible boundary between the water colors comes from the different sediments and currents of each river.