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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: Vientiane isnt
Date: November 21st 2009
Laos at last! Wanted to travel here since I can remember. Crossed over the Thai Laos Friendship bridge and caught a bus to Vientiane. In the capital Vientiane and only word that comes to mind is Isnt. Vientiane just isnt like any other South East Asian capital. Isnt big, isnt noisy, isnt dirty! Just very friendly, very clean and very French! Old French colonial buildings everywhere. And best of al ... read more
Date: November 21st 2009
Laos at last! Wanted to travel here since I can remember. Crossed over the Thai Laos Friendship bridge and caught a bus to Vientiane. In the capital Vientiane and only word that comes to mind is Isnt. Vientiane just isnt like any other South East Asian capital. Isnt big, isnt noisy, isnt dirty! Just very friendly, very clean and very French! Old French colonial buildings everywhere. And best of al ... read more
