Your Host & The Team

“My husband and I discovered the then-sleepy village of Pak Chom about 20 years ago. It was a beautiful day, children were playing on the banks of the Mekong, birds were singing in the bamboos - truly a picture of how Thailand was about 50 years ago. We fell in love with the riverside location and decided to build a country retreat despite the fact that were no other Bangkokians in the area. Since then we have gradually improved the houses, added a small pool and discovered beautiful walks and excursions. Simple home-cooking is included in the price and, although their English is limited, the Mekong Villas team does everything to give guests a memorable experience. Treks can be arranged to an old communist stronghold on Phu Tok with magnificent views over the Mekong, or canoe in the early evening on the 6th longest river in the world. The tranquil Historic Park of Phu Phra Bat is only an hour and a half away, while Chiang Khan, 30 minutes away, has restaurants and gift shops in a street of attractive old teak houses.”