Transportation Network

The route from the Chiang Saen Port to the Kuan Lei Port in China is around 265 kilometers with draught of 1.5 - 7 meters varying on seasons.
China has improved the channel and built dam to generate electric power and control the water supply for cargo ships throughout the year.
The inland cargo transport by road can be made from Highway No. 1, turning to Highway No. 1016 at Mae Chan District and it take around 30 kilometers to the port.
The road transport network between the East-West Economic Corridor linking Pacific Ocean with Indian Ocean and the North-South Corridor linking China with Malaysia have also been developed. Since the crossroads is located in Pisanulok Province, it is more convenient for the cargo transport from different regions to the port and vice versa. 
 The air- borne transport can be made through the international airport at Chiang Rai Province. A rail system will be also linked to the province in the future.
Given these factors, Chiang Saen Port is considered a connection point for trade with southern provinces of China, Myanmar and Laos. It can also serve cargo transport to other countries in the east via the Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port as well as countries in the west via Ranong Port to form a triangle transport network in the future.