Royal Museum

Colonial Feel

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April 3rd 2008
The rest of my time in Luang Prabang I spent wandering the streets, shopping and seeing a few of the sights in town. Sitting by the river at dusk sipping a cold drink was a great way to spend the sunset and cool off at the end of a hot day. Here are some pictures of town to give a sense for what it is like... ... read more

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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