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Thakhèk
City in Khammouane, Laos
Overview
Thakhèk, situated along the Mekong River in Khammouane province, is a laid-back town known as a gateway to limestone caves, lush landscapes, and cross-border trade with Thailand. Its relaxed atmosphere and colonial charm make it ideal for travelers seeking authenticity and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Khammouane
Population
85,000
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
17.41°, 104.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
5.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1568 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
THK
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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