The Mekong frontage
The river runs along the town's entire western edge and marks the border with Thailand. On the map it is the largest single shape, a wide pale channel that the street grid lines up against.
Minimalist map poster · Laos
Thakhèk Map Poster & Print
17.4103° N / 104.8307° E
A riverside town stretched along the Mekong's eastern bank, its short street grid facing Thailand across a wide, slow channel
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One city, five moods
Thakhèk in every style
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Every street in Thakhèk, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Thakhèk at home
The map
About this Thakhèk map poster
Thakhèk sits on the left bank of the Mekong in central Laos, and from above the river sets the town's whole shape. The built area runs north and south along the water in a long, narrow band. Streets run parallel to the bank and are crossed by shorter lanes heading inland, so the core forms a compact grid that thins into scattered roads, fields and low green ground to the east.
As capital of Khammouane Province, Thakhèk is the administrative centre for a region known for its limestone karst, and the rough, folded terrain begins not far beyond the edge of town. On paper the contrast is clear. The dense riverside streets give way to open country, and a few main roads stretch inland toward the hills. Across the water, the Thai town of Nakhon Phanom faces it on the opposite bank.
A Thakhèk map poster brings together the three things that define the place: the broad band of the Mekong, the tight grid of the old centre beside it, and the roads leading out toward the karst. The town's older quarter keeps traces of its colonial-era layout around a central square. In black and white, the river becomes a calm, wide field of space that holds the whole composition in place.
- Population
- 91,000
- Coordinates
- 17.4103° N / 104.8307° E
- Elevation
- 176 m
- Time zone
- Vientiane
- Region
- Thakhèk, Laos
Friendship Bridge crossing
North of the centre, the Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge spans the Mekong to Nakhon Phanom. It appears as a single thin line across the water, the only fixed link between the two banks here.
Roads toward the karst
Main routes leave the grid heading east into Khammouane's limestone country. Travellers know Thakhèk as the usual starting point for the motorbike circuit called the Loop, which begins on these roads.
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Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Thakhèk
A map that means something
Thakhèk tends to matter to people who passed through on the way somewhere: a river crossing from Thailand, the start of a long ride through the karst, a stretch of work or volunteering in central Laos. A map of the town keeps that starting point in view, with the river and the roads out both on the wall.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a date, a route or a short note. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download HD files for $9 in six print sizes, or order a matte print, with an optional wooden frame, from print partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Thakhèk posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Thakhèk map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thakhèk poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Thakhèk poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Thakhèk poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Thakhèk poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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