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Minibus convoy

Beer Lao, Beer Lao!

March 15th 2007
Our minibus from Chiang Mai took us to the border crossing at Chiang Kong in Thailand. This bus journey was the first of many to make us feel very sick due to the winding roads and determined (ie mad) drivers. Crossing into Laos was quite simple. A quick stamp out of Thailand, followed by a 2 minute ride across the river and a $40 visa and 20 baht 'overtime' fee by the Laos Immigration officials ... read more
Asia » Laos

Lao or Laotian Flag 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
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