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Major river in Southeast Asia
question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Thai script. The Mekong or Mekong River (UK: /miːˈkɒŋ/ mee-KONG, US: /ˌmeɪˈkɔːŋ/ may-KAWNG) is a transboundary
Mekong
Delta of the Mekong River at its mouth in southern Vietnam
The Mekong Delta, also known as the South-western Region (Vietnamese: Tây Nam Bộ) or the Western Region (Vietnamese: Miền Tây), is the region in southwestern
Mekong_Delta
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Mekong in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Mekong is a river in East and Southeast Asia. Mekong may also refer to: Mekong (TV series), a 2023–2024
Mekong_(disambiguation)
Species of large catfish
The Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas; Thai: ปลาบึก, RTGS: pla buek, pronounced [plāː bɯ̀k]; Khmer: ត្រីរាជ /trəy riec/; Vietnamese: cá tra dầu)
Mekong_giant_catfish
2016 Chinese-Hong Kong film by Dante Lam
Operation Mekong (Chinese: 湄公河行动) is a 2016 crime action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Zhang Hanyu and Eddie Peng. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production
Operation_Mekong
Vietnamese automobile manufacturer
Mekong Auto Corporation, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a car manufacturer and assembler founded on June 22, 1991. The company works with
Mekong_Auto
Breed of domestic cat
The Mekong Bobtail (formerly known as the Thai Bobtail) is a breed of cat. Originally named for Thailand, the country of origin of its progenitors, the
Mekong_Bobtail
Non-profit organization in New York City
Mekong NYC is a nonprofit organization based in the Bronx, New York. The organization aims to improve the quality of life for the Southeast Asian community
Mekong_NYC
Airline of Vietnam (2009–2013)
Mekong Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietnamese: Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không Mê Kông), doing business as Air Mekong, was a short-lived airline from Vietnam
Air_Mekong
2012 film
Mekong Hotel (2016), retrieved 24 April 2019 Mekong Hotel (2012), retrieved 24 April 2019 Mekong Hotel at IMDb Mekong Hotel at Box Office Mojo Mekong
Mekong_Hotel
Country in Southeast Asia
(69,898 sq mi), dominated by a low-lying plain and the confluence of the Mekong river and Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake. It is dominated by a
Cambodia
Mekong Capital is a Vietnam-focused private equity firm. Operating in Vietnam since 2001, Mekong Capital is one of the first private equity firms to engage
Mekong_Capital
Mythological creatures in Indian religions
the Mekong River in north-eastern Thailand and Laos was said to be created by two Nāga kings slithering through the area, thus creating the Mekong and
Nāga
River in Cambodia
saːp]) is a river in Cambodia that connects the Tonlé Sap lake with the Mekong river. The river is known for its unusual seasonal reversal, which plays
Tonlé_Sap_River
German metal band
Mekong Delta is a German thrash/progressive metal band formed by Ralf Hubert in 1985. The band members initially kept their identities a secret, assuming
Mekong_Delta_(band)
Cambodian airline
Mekong Airlines was an airline based in Cambodia that operated in 2003. Founded in 1998 as Yana Airlines (Khmer: ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍យ៉ាណា), the company
Mekong_Airlines
Trans-national region of the Mekong River in Southeast Asia
The Greater Mekong Subregion, (GMS) or just Greater Mekong, is a trans-national region of the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia. The region is home
Greater_Mekong_Subregion
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) is a multilateral format established in 2016 for cooperation between the riparian states of the Lancang River and Mekong River
Lancang–Mekong_Cooperation
Species of fish
Datnioides undecimradiatus, the Mekong tiger perch is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Lobotidae, the triplefins and tiger perches
Datnioides_undecimradiatus
Cambodian film and television company
Khmer Mekong Films (KMF) is a Cambodian film and television production company based in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. Founded by Matthew Robinson
Khmer_Mekong_Films
Species of annelid worm
Amynthas mekongianus, the Mekong worm or Mekong giant earthworm, previously known as Megascolex mekongianus, is a species of earthworm in the family Megascolecidae
Amynthas_mekongianus
Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization (IGO) run by six governments in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS): Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
Mekong_Institute
Atmospheric phenomenon on the Mekong River
as bung fai phaya nak or "Mekong lights" and formerly "ghost lights", are a phenomenon said to be seen annually on the Mekong River. Glowing balls are
Naga_fireball
Species of bird
The Mekong wagtail (Motacilla samveasnae) is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae. It was first described in 2001 and named in honour of the late
Mekong_wagtail
Intergovernmental organization that manages the water resources of the Mekong River
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is an "...inter-governmental organisation that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam
Mekong_River_Commission
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
German Rex Havana Brown Himalayan Japanese Bobtail Javanese LaPerm Lykoi Mekong Bobtail Munchkin Nebelung Neva Masquerade Ocicat Ojos Azules Oriental Longhair
Cat
2023 Thai TV series or program
Mekong (Thai: แม่โขง, pronounced [mɛ̂ː kʰǒːŋ]) is a 2023 Thai television series in the genres of action drama, adventure and fantasy. It airs on Channel
Mekong_(TV_series)
Mekong River moss is served fried by street vendors in Laos. The dish is served at many locations in Luang Prabang. Laotian cuisine [Golden wats and fried
Mekong_River_moss
Species of mammal
and Development of Mekong River Dolphin Eco-tourism Zone, and WWF signed the Kratie Declaration on the Conservation of the Mekong River Irrawaddy Dolphin
Irrawaddy_dolphin
The two principal river systems of Thailand are the Chao Phraya and the Mekong. Together, these rivers support the irrigation for Thailand's agricultural
River_systems_of_Thailand
Species of fish
The giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus), also termed the Mekong giant salmon carp, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae and the single
Giant_salmon_carp
Country in Southeast Asia
influences through Confucianism and Buddhism, and expanded southward to the Mekong Delta, conquering Champa. During most of the 17th and 18th centuries, Vietnam
Vietnam
Lake in Cambodia
'Great Lake') is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. Belonging to the Mekong river system, Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia
Tonlé_Sap
English-language literary magazine
Mekong Review is a quarterly English-language literary magazine on Southeast Asian literature, especially Cambodian literature, Burmese literature, Vietnamese
Mekong_Review
French exploration of the Mekong River
The Mekong expedition of 1866–1868, conceived and promoted by a group of French colonial officers and launched under the leadership of captain Ernest Doudard
Mekong expedition of 1866–1868
Mekong_expedition_of_1866–1868
Former ASEAN football competition
The Toyota Mekong Club Championship was an ASEAN club competition for men's association football clubs. Five teams entered as respective domestic league
Mekong_Club_Championship
2011 hijacking of two Chinese cargo ships and subsequent massacre of all 13 crew members
The Mekong River massacre occurred on the morning of 5 October 2011, when two Chinese cargo ships were attacked on a stretch of the Mekong River in the
Mekong_River_massacre
Species of cartilaginous fish
The Mekong freshwater stingray, Hemitrygon laosensis, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, restricted to the Mekong and Chao Phraya Rivers
Mekong_freshwater_stingray
Provincial city in An Giang, Vietnam
named Thủ Đông Xuyên, was the capital city of An Giang province, in the Mekong Delta region of south-western Vietnam. In 1789, a group of explorers established
Long_Xuyên_(city)
International border
with the Mekong, from where it follows the Mekong for the majority of the border's length. Just north-west of Pakse the border leaves the Mekong and then
Laos–Thailand_border
National broadcasting service of Vietnam
Traffic Service - Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong FM. The Hanoi and HCMC editions both available on 91.0 FM, whereas the Mekong edition is available on 90.0 FM.
Voice_of_Vietnam
SERVIR-Mekong project is a joint initiative by the US agency for International Development (USAID), NASA and five other countries which are Myanmar, Thailand
SERVIR_Mekong_Project
US naval force in Vietnam
the Mobile Riverine Force (MRF) (after May 1967), initially designated Mekong Delta Mobile Afloat Force, and later the Riverines, were a joint US Army
Mobile_Riverine_Force
potential of Mekong River Basin about 58,930 Megawatts (MW). As of February 2024, there are an estimated 167 Hydropower Plants (HPPs) in the Mekong, with a
Hydropower in the Mekong River Basin
Hydropower_in_the_Mekong_River_Basin
Species of turtle
The Mekong snail-eating turtle (Malayemys subtrijuga) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. It was monotypic within the genus Malayemys until
Mekong_snail-eating_turtle
Environmental group
Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) is a network of organizations committed to the sustainable development of the Greater Mekong Region. Launched
Sustainable Mekong Research Network
Sustainable_Mekong_Research_Network
Species of fish
native to the Mekong river basin in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia and Vietnam. In the wild, the elephant ear gourami is found in the Mekong river basin of
Elephant_ear_gourami
the low lying Central Plain that includes the Tonlé Sap basin, the lower Mekong River flood-plains and the Bassac River plain surrounded by mountain ranges
Geography_of_Cambodia
Intergovernmental organization of Southeast Asian countries
The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was established on November 10, 2000, at Vientiane, Laos at the First MGC Ministerial Meeting. It comprises six member
Mekong–Ganga_Cooperation
1964 film
Mission to Hell (German: Die Diamantenholle am Mekong, French: Les diamants du Mekong, Italian: La sfida viene da Bangkok) is a 1964 West German-French-Italian
Mission_to_Hell
Thai liquor
Thailand demanded that four provinces located on the right side of the Mekong River be returned from French occupation. This led to the Franco-Thai war
Mekhong_(spirit)
Pair of waterfalls on the Mekong River in Laos
Lbak Khaon) together form a waterfall located in Champasak Province on the Mekong River in southern Laos, near the border with Cambodia. It is the widest
Khone_Phapheng_Falls
Cambodia, defined at the time of French annexation of the western part of the Mekong Delta in 1867, remained essentially unchanged, according to Hanoi, until
Geography_of_Vietnam
Species of fish
The Mekong flying barb (Esomus longimanus) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. This species is found in the
Mekong_flying_barb
Kingdom in Southeast Asia from 1353 to 1707
the kingdom's Chinese name 瀾滄, still used for the upper stretches of the Mekong in Tibet and Yunnan. Other names for the kingdom include the Chinese Nánzhǎng
Lan_Xang
The luxury yacht HMY Mekong was originally built in 1906 as the Maund, a luxury steam-yacht. At 903 tons, the ship was 213 feet (65 m) long with a beam
HMY_Mekong
South Central Coast, the Central Highlands, Southeast Vietnam, and the Mekong River Delta. These regions are not always used, and alternative classifications
List_of_regions_of_Vietnam
Vietnamese state-owned commercial bank
The Housing Development Bank of Mekong Delta or Mekong Housing Bank (MHB) (Vietnamese: Ngân hàng Phát triển Nhà Đồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long) was a Vietnamese
Mekong_Housing_Bank
The Lower Mekong initiative (LMI) was created in response to the July 23, 2009 meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Foreign
Lower_Mekong_initiative
Country in Southeast Asia
highest solar power potential compared to other countries of the Great Mekong Subregion. However, Myanmar has long suffered from instability, factional
Myanmar
Private university in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodian Mekong University (CMU) is a private university located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is registered as a private higher education institution with
Cambodian_Mekong_University
Proposed sprachbund (linguistic area)
The Mekong–Mamberamo linguistic area is a linguistic area proposed by David Gil (2015). It combines the Mainland Southeast Asia linguistic area with the
Mekong–Mamberamo linguistic area
Mekong–Mamberamo_linguistic_area
Vietnamese pizza chain
and sesbania flowers. Private equity firm Mekong Capital invested in Pizza 4P's in 2019 as part of its Mekong Enterprise Fund III, exiting the investment
Pizza_4P's
International football competition
The 2015 Mekong Club Championship was the 2nd season of the Mekong Club Championship. Five teams entered as respective domestic league winners from Cambodia
2015_Mekong_Club_Championship
Ecoregion in Cambodia and southern Vietnam
The Tonle Sap-Mekong peat swamp forests ecoregion (WWF ID: IM0165) covers a patchwork of areas permanently inundated with fresh water along the Tonle Sap
Tonle Sap–Mekong peat swamp forests
Tonle_Sap–Mekong_peat_swamp_forests
Cambodian politician
Koeut Rith (Khmer: កើត រិទ្ធ; born 2 January 1979) is a Cambodian legal expert and the current Minister of Justice. Koeut Rith was born on January 2, 1979
Keut_Rith
Rice production is a cornerstone of Vietnam's economy, with the Mekong and Red River deltas serving as the primary regions for cultivation.[citation needed]
Rice_production_in_Vietnam
Opium-producing region in Southeast Asia
Thailand and northern Laos, centered on the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. The name "Golden Triangle" was coined by Marshall Green, a U.S.
Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia)
Golden_Triangle_(Southeast_Asia)
geographical region of Laos being situated in the lower Mekong Basin (LMB), which includes a 35% of Mekong's total inflows. According to the Strategic Environmental
Energy_in_Laos
Semi-precious gemstone
the river Mekong, Mukdahan. The name of the province comes from a folklore that a magical gemstone looked like a pearl floating above the Mekong in the area
Moonstone_(gemstone)
Environmental activist
is a Thai environmental activist known for his efforts to protect the Mekong river from the negative impacts of development projects. He is the founder
Niwat_Roykaew
Township in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Thoại Sơn District in An Giang Province of southern Vietnam. Located in the Mekong Delta, Óc Eo was a busy port of the kingdom of Funan between the 2nd century
Óc_Eo
2014 British TV series or programme
The Mekong River with Sue Perkins is a television show on the BBC. The Mekong River With Sue Perkins The Mekong River with Sue Perkins at BBC Online The
The Mekong River with Sue Perkins
The_Mekong_River_with_Sue_Perkins
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
war and US aid. By the end of April, the ARVN had collapsed except in the Mekong Delta. Refugees streamed southward, ahead of the PAVN onslaught. By 27 April
Vietnam_War
Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province, Laos
pinyin: Jīnsānjiǎo Jīngjìtèqū, abbreviated GTSEZ) is located along the Mekong River in the Ton Pheung District of Bokeo Province in Laos. The zone has
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone
Golden_Triangle_Special_Economic_Zone
Country in Southeast Asia
network of states through political alliances to the east and north of the Mekong. His dynasty ruled for the next two centuries, expanding territory southward
Thailand
Family of fishes
Mekong giant catfish Pangasianodon gigas, one of the largest known freshwater fish. Several species are aquacultured for food, with Vietnam's Mekong Delta
Shark_catfish
Stream that flows into a main stem stream or lake
The Xiliao River's tributaries are the Xar Moron and Laoha rivers. The Mekong is a trans-boundary river, originating in the Tibetan Plateau. Its upper
Tributary
Archaeological site in Thakhek, Laos
city located along the Mekong River near present-day Thakhek in Khammouane Province, Laos. The site lies in the middle Mekong region and is associated
Lakhon_(archaeological_site)
Archipelago in the Mekong River, in Laos
(Lao: ສີ່ພັນດອນ; meaning '4,000 islands') is a riverine archipelago in the Mekong River, Champasak Province in southern Laos. Si Phan Don is part of Khong
Si_Phan_Don
Country in Southeast Asia
People's Democratic Republic in 1975. Laos participates in the Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation programme and is a member of ASEAN, the Asia-Pacific
Laos
7th to 11th-century Mon civilization
than a single event. These included the expansion of Angkor from the lower Mekong basin between the 11th and 13th centuries, northward campaigns by Tambralinga
Dvaravati
Australian musician
title of Johnny Cash's song I Walk the Line. It was released by Minko's 'Mekong Sessions' label in VCD format, sold in stores in and around Phnom Penh,
Christopher_Minko
Vietnamese chocolate company
Street , Ho Chi Minh City In 2021, Mekong Capital announced an investment in Maison Marou as part of the company's Mekong Enterprise Fund IV. Osborne, Lawrence
Maison_Marou
Maritime warfare branch of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
the following: Main Headquarter located at the Chroy Changvar Naval Base (Mekong Flotilla) Ream Naval Base (Bay of Thailand Flotilla) Khmer National Navy
Royal_Cambodian_Navy
Province of Vietnam
located in the Mekong Delta, in the country's southwestern part. An Giang is a province located in the westernmost part of the Mekong Delta region of
An_Giang_province
Species of fish
ray-finned fish in the genus Hypsibarbus which is endemic to the middle Mekong basin in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. It is fished for as a food fish and
Hypsibarbus_lagleri
English television presenter, journalist, author and farmer (born 1960)
acknowledged the "graphic demonstration" of climate change impacts on the Mekong River and Tonlé Sap was "genuinely alarming"; however, he still expressed
Jeremy_Clarkson
Policy of the Moon Jae-in administration
Special Summit in Korea and upgraded the Korea-Mekong Foreign Ministers' Meeting to the Korea-Mekong Summit. One concrete result was that the representative
New Southern Policy (South Korea)
New_Southern_Policy_(South_Korea)
1893 conflict between France and Siam
supported by the British government, refused to concede territory east of the Mekong and instead reinforced their military and administrative presence. Events
1893_Franco-Siamese_crisis
Period of Thai history
Laos east of the Mekong to French Indochina. The treaty terms of October 1893 also established a 25-km demilitarized zone along the Mekong but only on the
Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932)
Rattanakosin_Kingdom_(1782–1932)
Major river in Thailand
the middle Mekong (the lower Mekong fauna more closely resembles that of the eastern Malay Peninsula). It is believed that the upper Mekong was connected
Chao_Phraya_River
Smallest and least populous province of Laos
kɛ̂ːw]; literally 'gem mine'; previously, Hua Khong, meaning 'head of the Mekong') is a northern province of Laos. It is the smallest and second least populous
Bokeo_province
Species of fish
Cyclocheilos furcatus, the Mekong giant barb, is a species of cyprinid fish in the genus Cyclocheilos found in the Mekong. Allen, D.J.; Vidthayanon, C
Cyclocheilos_furcatus
Western Manx Isle of Man Mutation of shortened tail Moderate Short/long All Mekong Bobtail Developed in Russia; foundation stock ultimately from Southeast
List_of_cat_breeds
Stoic philosopher, Roman emperor from 161 to 180
imagination. For further information on Óc Eo, see Osborne, Milton. The Mekong: Turbulent Past, Uncertain Future. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, 2006, revised
Marcus_Aurelius
Austroasiatic ethnic group
communities in adjacent areas of Thailand and Khmer Krom communities in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. There are nearly one million Khmers in other diaspora
Khmer_people
1713–1904 kingdom in modern-day southern Laos and eastern Thailand
Left Bank of the Mekong, south of the Right Bank principality of Khong Chiam where the Mun River joins; and east of where the Mekong makes a sharp bend
Kingdom_of_Champasak
access safe drinking and basic sanitation. The Mekong River plays an important role in Laos's economy. The Mekong River basin covers nearly 90 per cent of Laos
Water supply and sanitation in Laos
Water_supply_and_sanitation_in_Laos
Men's professional basketball league in Thailand
Chiang Mai Eagles JD T-Rex (Korat CK T-Rex) Khaoyai Chichi Wild Katz Mekong Raptors Mekong United BC MFT Khon Kaen Kings Mono Vampire Mono Thewphaingram Nakhon
Thailand_Basketball_League
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Gravett.
Girl/Female
French, German, Greek
Nightingale
Boy/Male
Indian
Rare, Precious
Girl/Female
Biblical
Diminished, torn in pieces.
Boy/Male
Afghan, African, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malaysian, Marathi, Muslim, Swahili
Rivulet; Small River
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a keeper of swine, Middle English foreman, from Old English fÅr ‘hog’, ‘pig’ + mann ‘man’.English : status name for a leader or spokesman for a group, from Old English fore ‘before’, ‘in front’ + mann ‘man’. The word is attested in this sense from the 15th century, but is not used specifically for the leader of a gang of workers before the late 16th century.Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia, Moravia) : occupational name for a carter, Czech forman, a loanword from German.
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada
God Name
Girl/Female
Hindu
River ganges
Girl/Female
Hungarian
Princess.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Painting, Artist, Beautiful drawing
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