Every last Friday of the month, Mekong walking street is opened to public by closing a section of Sunthon Wichit Road. Walking street was opened in 2011 so that locals and visitors can enjoy the view of Mekong River in addition to a profusion of shopping and food options, close at hand. This walkway remains open for public from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm; though initially Friday used to be the day for the walk, at present it has been extended to include even Saturdays.
It is also home to many restaurants and bars such that as the sun sets the place gets converted into an upbeat market scene.