Low Water in the Mekong Affecting River Cruises
Many river cruises on the Mekong River in SE Asia have suspended operations due to historically low water levels. According to the Maekhong Cruise Services of Thailand, they have suspended the Luang Say 2-day boat cruise between Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai Province of Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang in Laos.
In addition, Mekong River Cruises, has canceled it’s plan to introduce a 7-day overnight cruise on the Mekong River through Northern Thailand with the RV Mekong Sun vessel.
Many other excursions may be affected in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, so be sure to contact your tour operator if you’re planning any travel on the Mekong River during the next month or so.
Here is an interesting blog that may give some insight as to why this is happening (e.g. upstream dams in China)
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