CHIANG RAI – On the evening of August 6, 2026, the Mekong River experienced a sudden and dramatic surge in water levels. Sadly, the sudden surge has fully submerged popular bean sprout plots and lush riverside vegetable gardens. Key TakeawaysSudden Surges: The Mekong River’s water levels rose rapidly in Chiang Khong on the evening of August 6, 2026. Crop Damage: Fast-moving waters have heavily flooded local bean sprout plots and riverbed vegetable gardens in Don Sai. Fast-moving waters have heavily flooded local bean sprout plots and riverbed vegetable gardens in Don Sai.