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    theTripPacker •  August 26 , 2014

    Rak Loei Souvenir Shop @ Chiang Khan, Love Loei (Instantly)

    This little souvenir shop in Chiang Khan really is something special. The name of the shop, Rak Loei, is a play on word. Translated from Thai to English and you get ‘love Loei’ or ‘instant love’.

    The shop is unique for three reasons. The first is the bright orange Mini parked on the side of the shop. The owner is very fond of his car, and decided to display it so that visitors may have fun taking pictures with it. Take a look at all the stickers on the car!

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    theTripPacker •  August 26, 2014
    • Chiang Khan 42110
    • Postcards by the door; buy one and send it to yourself or a friend.
    • All sorts of gadgets; More postcards on the wall
    • Pick a postcard and drop it in the mailbox
    • What time is it??
    • Candy jars for your sweet tooth !!
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    theTripPacker •  August 26 , 2014

    Secondly, this store as all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that you can bring back, but what makes this store special is that the store is decorated with antiquities. Objects you don’t see in present day anymore, such as TVs, radios, and many more. Check out the telephone shelf; very old school.

    Last is the bright red postbox right outside the shop. Visitors who frequent this store come here to write postcards to their friends, family, loved ones, or even themselves. When they arrive home, they will receive their postcard in the mail. Come on down here and write yourself, or for a family or friend, a little postcard.

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    theTripPacker •  August 26, 2014

    Editor's Comment

    • Strong point:
    • Rak Loei is a great souvenir store for shoppers and photographers. The shop has many gadgets for sale, and antiques on display. The popular photo scene of this shop is the bright orange Mini parked out front.
    • Weak point:
    • Going to the shop during weekends and holidays is not recommended; Rak Loei is over crowded with visitors who come to buy items and take photographs.
    • Conclusion:
    • Rak Loei is a popular souvenir shop and destination for photo-taking among visitors.
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    theTripPacker •  August 26 , 2014

    General Info

    Address : Chai Khong Rd., Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei

    GPS : N17 53 43.50, E101 39 16.96

    Contact no. : 0818856975

    Opening Hours : 09.00 – 21.00 Hrs.

    Best Time : Any time of the year

    Highlight : The orange Mini is the most noticeable landmark that sits right outside this shop. Check out the fancy interior decor.

    Activities : Buy souvenirs/ Write postcards

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    theTripPacker •  August 26 , 2014

    How to get there

    Rak Loei is located on Chai Khong Rd., across from Sri Chiang Khan Soi 9. From Sri Chiang KhanRd., drive into Soi 9 and continue until the end. You will arrive at Chai Khong Rd. The shop is just in front of you.

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    theTripPacker •  August 26, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  August 26, 2014
    • The most retro souvenir shop in Chiang Khan
    • Postcards by the door; buy one and send it to yourself or a friend.
    • Chiang Khan 42110
    • The shop with fewer customers late in the night.
    • What time is it??
    • All sorts of gadgets; More postcards on the wall
    • Candy jars for your sweet tooth !!
    • The telephone shelf
    • Take a look around, but please try not to touch
    • Iconic roadsign designed by Rak Loei
    • Pick a postcard and drop it in the mailbox
    • Mini and Mailbox
    • The owner loves his car!
    • View of Rak Loei Souvenir Shop and Mini
    • Driving out of the shop to park the car in its display corner.
    • Rak Loei - Love Loei (Instantly)
    • Visitors admire, take photos, or take a rest inside the shop
    • Classic car ornament
    • Mini Austin: TBK 867
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