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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... [read more]
Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... [read more] Blog: Neighboring countries, worlds apart
Date: April 1st 2007
Two weeks ago we crossed the Thai border into Northern Laos. Laos is one of the least visited countries in South East Asia and has only recently opened its doors to tourism. One of the first things we noticed was the people. Compared to Thailand they are much more reserved, with many of the areas even bordering poverty. We started our travels in the border town of Huay Xai and from here caught ... read more
Date: April 1st 2007
Two weeks ago we crossed the Thai border into Northern Laos. Laos is one of the least visited countries in South East Asia and has only recently opened its doors to tourism. One of the first things we noticed was the people. Compared to Thailand they are much more reserved, with many of the areas even bordering poverty. We started our travels in the border town of Huay Xai and from here caught ... read more
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