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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: A Visit to Kan's Native Village: Part One - Nong Toek, Laos
Date: April 1st 2008
Today I visited Nong Toek, my friend Novice Kan's village with Gabe, another friend from New York. Novice Kan is the adorable little boy who led me to my friend's English lesson in my first blog. After that chance meeting we became fast friends, meeting everyday to practice English on a beautiful spot aside the mountain known as Buddha's Imprint. He thought he was sixteen but we found out he wa ... read more
Date: April 1st 2008
Today I visited Nong Toek, my friend Novice Kan's village with Gabe, another friend from New York. Novice Kan is the adorable little boy who led me to my friend's English lesson in my first blog. After that chance meeting we became fast friends, meeting everyday to practice English on a beautiful spot aside the mountain known as Buddha's Imprint. He thought he was sixteen but we found out he wa ... read more
