That Dam
The Black Stupa - legend has it that a seven-headed dragon dwells beneath this stupa which came to the aid of the people of Vientiane during the 1828 Siamese-Lao war. Some might point out that the people of Laos did not fare well in that war, but it's a nice story if you overlook that little bit.
From: Asia » Laos
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: Sabaidee!
Date: September 27th 2006
Date: September 27th 2006
