Savanaketh

Laid-back Laos - the South

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January 21st 2009
What a great week! The south of Laos did not disappoint at all and we really loved what we experienced here. From Tha Kaek we headed south to Savannahket, but just for a day. Nice little, very sleepy town. Our highlight were the monks in the garden of the monastery belonging to Wat Sainyaphum, who wanted to practice their English with us. They were most intested in how much our journey to Laos ... read more

Asia » Laos » South » Pakxe

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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